Software Testing Lead

Overview: LMI is seeking an experienced Software Testing Lead to be part of a team that is delivering comprehensive software testing support for an emerging technology program at USPS. All Testing Lead candidates must have strong communication skills, a passion for testing, and a desire to learn new technologies on high\-profile projects. LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. Investing in technology and prototypes ahead of need, LMI brings commercial\-grade platforms and mission\-ready AI to federal agencies at commercial speed. Leveraging our mission\-ready technology and solutions, proven expertise in federal deployment, and strategic relationships, we enhance outcomes for the government, efficiently and effectively. With a focus on agility and collaboration, LMI serves the defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors—helping agencies navigate complexity and outpace change. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, LMI is committed to delivering impactful results that strengthen missions and drive lasting value. Responsibilities: The candidate will collaborate with USPS personnel to create and implement a tailored testing strategy that aligns with the Team's objectives and goals. The strategy will outline the team’s overall approach to testing software and hardware, describing the testing objectives, the scope of testing, the types of testing to be performed, test execution methodology, analysis \& reporting, and the resources required. * Take requirements and acceptance criteria outlined in business needs statements and/or change requests and develop test cases and testing scripts. * Locate and perform root cause analysis on defects found to identify and mitigate project risks, ultimately providing feedback to developers. * Execute comprehensive testing against the software, ensuring all features function as designed and intended, running manual and automated tests to assess performance, compatibility and user interface. * Work with developers and business teams to identify testing approaches and infrastructure. * Communicate the results of software testing efforts to stakeholders and suggest areas of improvement. * Rapidly test designs with users using both passive and active methods. * Communicate research and designs using wireframes, workflows, hi\-fidelity designs, storyboards, presentations, and documentation for stakeholders. * Coordinate user acceptance testing for AI components at critical release milestones. * Provide input to front\-end application developers on how to effectively deliver model outcomes to users. * Ensure compliance with industry standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements, including accessibility (508 compliance) reducing rework and cost where possible. Qualifications: **MINIMUM*** Minimum bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field. * 8\+ years of relevent professional experience * Exper