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# Test Lead - Child Support Systems

- **Company:** IDR, Inc.
- **Location:** Santa Fe, NM, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $93,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Software Bug Management, Selenium, Software Systems, Strategies of Testing, Web Services, Scripting, Enterprise Software Applications, Performance Testing
- **Published:** June 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=96060bfc905c89f8

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Web services?, * Strong Child Support domain experience.

 * Extensive experience leading testing efforts within large-scale government or enterprise applications.
 * Deep understanding of software testing methodologies across both Agile and Waterfall delivery models.
 * Experience with: test planning & strategy, test design & execution, test estimation, delivery management, defect management, UAT coordination, performance testing, web services testing.
 * Experience leading and mentoring testing teams, with hands-on experience with Selenium automation and Java-based scripting.

## Description

IDR is seeking a Test Lead - Child Support Systems to join one of our top clients for a fully onsite opportunity in Santa Fe, NM. This role involves leading testing efforts on state-of-the-art child support modernization projects within the government or enterprise sector, ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions., * Lead end-to-end testing activities across Child Support modernization and enhancement initiatives.

 * Develop and execute comprehensive test strategies, plans, estimates, and testing schedules.
 * Review requirements and design documentation to ensure testability and adequate coverage.
 * Author, review, and execute manual test cases and test scenarios.
 * Coordinate and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities, including participation in client-facing UAT sessions.


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