Location: Remote (Preference for Denver, CO or Minneapolis, MN)
Employment Type: Full-Time Consultant
Are you a seasoned testing professional ready to lead impactful utility and energy projects? Trissential is hiring a Test Lead to join our client’s team and spearhead testing efforts for their renewable energy integration and grid reliability initiative. This is a high-visibility role where your leadership and testing expertise will directly influence the success of a cutting-edge virtual power platform.
What’s in It for You?
- High-Impact Work – Be at the forefront of energy innovation with a project that shapes the future of utility operations
- Leadership Opportunity – Own the testing strategy and execution while collaborating with PMs, BAs, architects, and vendors
- Remote Flexibility – Work from anywhere in the U.S., with occasional travel for workshops
- Career Growth – Gain exposure to enterprise-level projects and regulatory environments
- Collaborative Culture – Join a fast-paced, resourceful team that values initiative, problem-solving, and teamwork
Your Role & Responsibilities
- Lead and manage testing efforts for the AVPP project, including SIT and UAT phases
- Write, execute, and oversee manual test cases (no automation required)
- Facilitate daily or twice-daily testing meetings with cross-functional teams
- Maintain and manage JIRA space, dashboards, and testing documentation
- Report testing status to project managers and leadership
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external software vendors
- Support workshops, go-lives, and other critical project milestones
Skills & Experience You Should Possess
- 7–10+ years of experience in software testing and QA leadership
- Strong communication and executive presence
- Proven ability to run meetings and report to senior leadership
- Hands-on experience with JIRA setup and execution
- Familiarity with waterfall methodology
- Experience in large enterprise environments
- Background in regulatory or process-heavy industries
Bonus Points If You Have
- Experience with real-time control systems, IoT, or optimization algorithms for complex, geographically distributed assets (e.g., in logistics, smart manufacturing, building management systems or utility infrastructure
- ADERMS Aggregator Virtual Power Plant (AVPP)
- Experience managing testers and coordinating across multiple teams
- Exposure to virtual power plant or energy trading platforms
Education & Certifications You Need
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
What We Offer
At Trissential, we value expertise, innovation, and collaboration. By joining our client’s team, you'll work on high-impact projects while enjoying a supportive work environment.
- Competitive Compensation – You choose the model that works best for you, both with company-sponsored benefits!
$102 000–$122 000 annually or $60–$70 per hour, depending on your skills, experience, and location. Final compensation is determined based on skill alignment, years of experience, and fair, market-based rates by geography - Comprehensive Benefits for you and your dependents – Medical, dental, vision, free tele-health, HSA with company contribution, life and disability insurance, and 401k with matching
- Paid Time Off – Both compensation models offer paid time away from work
- Career Development – Access to training, certifications, and leadership opportunities
- Supportive Team Culture – Work with a team that values continuous learning and growth
Only candidates authorized to work in the U.S. will be considered for this role.
Ready to lead testing for a high-impact energy project?
Apply today and take the next step in your career as a Test Lead with Trissential!
