GIS Test Lead

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

Job Summary:

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.
• Strong knowledge of and experience with:

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.

• Strong GIS platform knowledge:
• 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

TCS Employee Benefits Summary:

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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