Test Stream Lead

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Title:

Test Stream Lead Duration:

3 Months with possible conversion to full-time/Contract to

Hire Location:

On-site at Chicago, IL

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 Define and own the overall test strategy covering parallel interconnected workstreams Develop integrated test plans including System Integration Testing (SIT), End-to-End (E2E), and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Ensure alignment of test objectives with business requirements and program goals Cross-Stream Coordination Coordinate testing activities across all workstreams to ensure seamless integration Identify and manage interdependencies, data handoffs, and interface validations Work closely with workstream leads to align test schedules and environments Test Execution Oversight Oversee execution of SIT, E2E, regression, and UAT cycles Ensure proper test coverage across systems, workflows, and edge cases Monitor testing progress and ensure adherence to timelines and quality standards Defect & Quality Management Establish and manage defect lifecycle processes Prioritize defects based on business impact and cross-stream dependencies Drive defect triage meetings and ensure timely resolution Environment & Data Management Ensure availability and stability of integrated test environments Coordinate test data setup, masking, and refresh strategies Validate end-to-end data consistency across systems Stakeholder Communication Provide regular status updates to Program Manager and stakeholders Highlight risks, issues, and quality metrics clearly and proactively Facilitate go/no-go decisions based on test outcomes Risk & Issue Management Identify risks related to integration points, dependencies, and test coverage Maintain RAID log specific to testing activities Escalate critical issues impacting release timelines Governance & Reporting Define testing KPIs (defect leakage, test coverage, pass rates, etc.) Produce dashboards and reports for leadership Ensure adherence to QA standards, processes, and compliance requirements Required Qualifications 7-10+ years of experience in software testing/QA Proven experience leading testing for multi-system, integrated programs Strong understanding of SIT, E2E, UAT, and regression testing Experience managing testing across multiple teams or workstreams Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery models Preferred Qualifications Experience in enterprise programs (e.g., cloud transformation, ERP, data integration) Knowledge of API, middleware, and data validation testing Experience with automation frameworks and tools Key Skills Cross-system integration testing Defect triage and prioritization Test planning and coordination Stakeholder communication Risk management Analytical thinking Success Metrics High-quality, defect-free releases across all parallel workstreams Effective validation of cross-stream integrations Minimal defect leakage into production On-time completion of test cycles Strong stakeholder confidence in release readiness About us: DivIHN , the ''IT Asset Performance Services'' organization, provides Professional Consulting, Custom Projects, and Professional Resource Augmentation services to clients in the Mid-West and beyond. The strategic characteristics of the organization are Standardization, Specialization, and Collaboration. DivIHN is an equal opportunity employer. DivIHN does not and shall not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status.