Utilities Infrastructure Testing Lead (UAT)

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We are looking for a Utilities Infrastructure Testing Lead (UAT) to join our growing team in United States!

Role - Utilities Infrastructure Testing Lead (UAT)

Location - Hybrid (Baltimore, Chicago or Philadelphia) - 1-2 days on-site per week

This role will drive end‑to‑end test execution, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure infrastructure solutions meet both technical and operational requirements prior to production deployment.

The Testing Lead will serve as a central point of coordination between IT engineering, operations, business stakeholders, and vendor teams, ensuring test readiness, execution, defect resolution, and overall quality governance.

Key Responsibilities

• SIT/UAT Planning & Coordination Lead planning, scheduling, and execution of SIT and UAT test cycles for IT infrastructure initiatives
• Coordinate testing activities across multiple teams and workstreams (network, security, infrastructure, application teams)
• Ensure test environments, infrastructure configurations, and access are provisioned prior to testing
• Align test scope, timelines, and entry/exit criteria with project stakeholders
• Test Execution Oversight Manage day to day execution of SIT and UAT testing activities
• Coordinate assignment and tracking of test cases and execution status
• Ensure test scripts are executed and outcomes documented in test management tools
• Oversee validation of infrastructure components (connectivity, security controls, integrations, system performance)
• Facilitate defect identification, logging, triage, and retesting cycles
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Act as the liaison between: Infrastructure engineering teams Business users (UAT testers)
• Vendors / system integrators
• Coordinate UAT tester engagement and ensure business validation of solution functionality
• Lead daily/weekly test status calls and provide updates as required
• Defect & Quality Management Drive defect tracking, prioritization, and resolution across SIT/UAT
• Ensure defects are documented, communicated, and retested effectively
• Validate defect closure and confirm readiness for exit criteria
• Ensure cross-system integration issues (e.g., network routing, authentication, data flow) are properly diagnosed and resolved
• Governance & Reporting Produce and present test status reporting (progress, defects, risks)
• Ensure traceability between requirements, test cases, and results
• Support go/no-go decisions by providing clear testing metrics and readiness assessments
• Ensure testing outcomes align with enterprise infrastructure standards and operational readiness requirements
• Test Process & Continuous Improvement
• Contribute to development of test strategy, test plans, and procedures Identify and implement improvements to testing processes and tools
• Ensure adherence to enterprise QA standards and testing best practices

Required Qualifications

5+ years of experience in QA / testing / test coordination roles

Proven experience leading SIT and UAT cycles within IT infrastructure or platform projects

Strong understanding of: SDLC / testing lifecycle (SIT, UAT, defect management)

Infrastructure environments (networking, security, cloud, or data platforms)

Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and business stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in utility, regulated, or enterprise IT environments
• Familiarity with: Network / security testing (e.g., firewall, VPN, identity, access)
• Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) or hybrid infrastructure environments
• Data validation / reporting systems (e.g., Power BI, ERP)
• Prior experience acting as Test Lead / Test Coordinator
• Familiarity with governance frameworks, audit readiness, or compliance-driven testing

Key Competencies

• Strong organizational and coordination skills
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and technical dependencies
• Clear, concise communication (technical + business audiences)
• Problem-solving and proactive risk management mindset
• Ability to translate technical infrastructure changes into business impacts

Why QualiTest?

• Be a part of a company who strives to support for diversity and inclusion in the workplace - we are one, we are many at Qualitest. Celebrate culture, share knowledge with engineers from around the globe, and inspire each other through our differences.
• Local and global opportunities - we offer you internal rotation and international mobility opportunities to grow your career.
• Clear view of your career and progression with the company - Qualitest is growing massively and giving you the opportunity to grow with us.
• Work hard and play harder with our flexible and casual culture. Take a break from work and join an employee event, or enjoy the amenities and games provided from one of our Employees Centers.
• Save your earnings and prepare for your future by enrolling in our 401k plan where Qualitest will match your contributions accelerating your savings plan.
• Take care of health with enrollment into one of our competitive healthcare benefits. Qualitest will match towards your HSA if you choose to participate.
• Never stop experimenting and learning with Qualitest Tech academy: 3000+ training courses, mentorship programs, technical tribes, sponsored certifications, leadership programs and much more
• Stay active and get rewarded with our Corporate Wellness Program. We pay your Gym membership and giving you opportunities to Earn additional vacation times for attendance the gym!
• Salary of $80,000 - 90,000 annually.
• Earn bonuses via our Client Referral and Employee Referral Program's. Refer and earn - tap your network for net-worth.
• Planning a vacation? Looking for car insurance? Get access to Qualitest Employee Perks for discounts on anything from travel to electronics. With so many offerings the savings are endless!

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