GIS Test Lead

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

The GIS Test Lead is responsible for leading quality assurance activities for Geographic Information System (GIS) applications, integrations, and data workflows. This role defines the test strategy, coordinates end-to-end testing, manages defects, and ensures GIS solutions meet business, operational, performance, and compliance requirements. The ideal candidate combines strong test leadership with hands-on knowledge of geospatial platforms, enterprise system integrations, and modern quality engineering practices.

Must Have Experience and Skills:

• 10+ years of experience with software testing and SDLC including experience developing test strategy, leading teams and testing programs.

• 10+ years of hands-on experience testing GIS applications and geospatial workflows in enterprise environments.

o Software testing methodologies, test design techniques, defect management, and release validation.

o Test strategy, test planning, risk-based testing, regression management, and release readiness assessment.

o Manual testing, exploratory testing, integration testing, UAT coordination, and defect governance.

o API and database validation, including data integrity, reconciliation, and interface testing.

o Test management tools, reporting dashboards, and quality metrics.

• Including geospatial datasets, maps, services, workflows, utility network model and enterprise integrations.

• Experience with Esri technologies such as ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Field Maps, or related GIS platforms.

• Experience with test automation and test automation strategy.

• Working knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD, and environment coordination in modern delivery pipelines.

• Experience testing REST APIs, data pipelines, integrations, and database-driven applications used by GIS platforms.

• Experience in utility industry (electrical and gas preferred).

• Experience supporting cloud modernization, migration, or large-scale platform upgrades.

• Experience working with Agile, Scrum, or hybrid delivery models.

Salary Range: $110,000 - $125,000 a year

Discretionary Annual Incentive.

Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.

Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.

Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.

Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & amp; Training Reimbursement.

Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & H olidays.

Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.

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Location

Oakland, CA

Job Function

TECHNOLOGY

Role

Lead

Job Id

415643

Desired Skills

DevOps | API(Application programming interface)

Salary Range

$110,000-$125,000 a year

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualifications : BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE