For further inquiries regarding the following opportunity, please contact our Talent Specialist, Abdul at (224) 507-1295
Title: Test Stream Lead (Hybrid)
Duration: 6 Months (with possible extension)
Location: On-site at Chicago, IL 60603
HYBRID - 4 Days onsite a week
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, with 7.5 hours per day
Only W2 candidates are eligible for this position. Third-party or C2C candidates will not be considered.
Job Description:
We are looking for a Test Stream Lead to oversee end-to-end testing across parallel interconnected workstreams within a complex program. This role ensures that testing is coordinated, integrated, and aligned across all streams, with a strong focus on validating cross-system dependencies, data flows, and business processes. The Test Stream Lead will act as the central authority for test strategy, execution, defect management, and quality assurance.
Key Responsibilities
Test Strategy & Planning
โข Define and own the overall test strategy covering parallel interconnected workstreams
โข Develop integrated test plans including System Integration Testing (SIT), End-to-End (E2E), and User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
โข Ensure alignment of test objectives with business requirements and program goals
Cross-Stream Coordination
โข Coordinate testing activities across all workstreams to ensure seamless integration
โข Identify and manage interdependencies, data handoffs, and interface validations
โข Work closely with workstream leads to align test schedules and environments
Test Execution Oversight
โข Oversee execution of SIT, E2E, regression, and UAT cycles
โข Ensure proper test coverage across systems, workflows, and edge cases
โข Monitor testing progress and ensure adherence to timelines and quality standards
Defect & Quality Management
โข Establish and manage defect lifecycle processes
โข Prioritize defects based on business impact and cross-stream dependencies
โข Drive defect triage meetings and ensure timely resolution
Environment & Data Management
โข Ensure availability and stability of integrated test environments
โข Coordinate test data setup, masking, and refresh strategies
โข Validate end-to-end data consistency across systems
Stakeholder Communication
โข Provide regular status updates to Program Manager and stakeholders
โข Highlight risks, issues, and quality metrics clearly and proactively
โข Facilitate go/no-go decisions based on test outcomes
Risk & Issue Management
โข Identify risks related to integration points, dependencies, and test coverage
โข Maintain RAID log specific to testing activities
โข Escalate critical issues impacting release timelines
Governance & Reporting
โข Define testing KPIs (defect leakage, test coverage, pass rates, etc.)
โข Produce dashboards and reports for leadership
โข Ensure adherence to QA standards, processes, and compliance requirements
Required Qualifications
โข 7-10+ years of experience in software testing/QA
โข Proven experience leading testing for multi-system, integrated programs
โข Strong understanding of SIT, E2E, UAT, and regression testing
โข Experience managing testing across multiple teams or workstreams
โข Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery models
Preferred Qualifications
โข Experience in enterprise programs (e.g., cloud transformation, ERP, data integration)
โข Knowledge of API, middleware, and data validation testing
โข Experience with automation frameworks and tools
Key Skills
โข Cross-system integration testing
โข Defect triage and prioritization
โข Test planning and coordination
โข Stakeholder communication
โข Risk management
โข Analytical thinking
Success Metrics
โข High-quality, defect-free releases across all parallel workstreams
โข Effective validation of cross-stream integrations
โข Minimal defect leakage into production
โข On-time completion of test cycles
โข Strong stakeholder confidence in release readiness