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Software Application Test Lead

Boeing · Scott AFB, IL

Posted Aug 9, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Behavioral

Walk me through a software release you led testing for, from test planning through sign-off. What was your role in the go or no-go decision?

whether the candidate has actually owned program-level test decisions, not just executed test cases

Tell me about a time you found a defect that the development team disagreed was actually a defect. How did you handle the triage conversation?

ability to defend technical findings and navigate conflict with engineers professionally

Tell me about a time you mentored a junior or entry-level tester. What did they struggle with, and how did you help them improve?

actual coaching ability versus just claiming leadership experience

Describe the last continuous improvement change you pushed for, whether it was a new tool, a process tweak, or a training effort. How did you get the team to actually adopt it?

whether they drive change or just identify problems without following through

Technical

How do you decide what to automate versus what to test manually on a given release cycle?

practical judgment about automation ROI rather than a blanket 'automate everything' answer

Tell me about the automated testing tools and scripting languages you've used. What did you build, and how did you maintain those scripts as the application changed?

depth of hands-on automation experience versus surface familiarity with tool names

Describe how you structure a test cycle for a release, from planning through monitoring to final reporting. Who gets what information and when?

whether they have a repeatable process for test cycle management, not just ad hoc testing

How does your approach to non-functional testing, things like performance or security, differ from your approach to functional testing?

whether their testing knowledge extends beyond basic functional checks

How have you adapted your testing role within an Agile team? What does your involvement look like during sprint planning versus sprint execution?

real Agile fluency versus having worked adjacent to an Agile team without integrating into it

Situational

How do you run a defect triage meeting, and how do you decide severity and priority when the team is split?

facilitation skill and a defensible framework for prioritization under disagreement

You've got a release deadline in three days and your test suite just uncovered a handful of failures in a core module. Walk me through what you do next.

how they balance schedule pressure against quality risk and who they escalate to

How do you communicate testing status to a non-technical stakeholder who just wants to know if the software is ready?

ability to translate technical detail into a clear, honest answer for people making business decisions

If you were asked to define the test strategy and architecture for a new program from scratch, what's the first thing you'd want to understand before writing anything down?

strategic thinking at the program level, which this role explicitly requires beyond day-to-day execution

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The full job description

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Software Application Test Lead Company: Tapestry - G0G Tapestry Solutions, A Boeing Company, brings over 30 years of industry experience designing, implementing, training, and supporting high-quality, cost-effective information technology and business intelligence solutions. With a dedicated team of approximately 500 professionals, we proudly serve 75 defense, commercial, and government clients across more than 50 U.S. locations and 9 countries worldwide. As a trusted partner, our employees embody our core values by consistently delivering excellence, taking full ownership, and developing innovative solutions that enable critical missions and ensure the safety of our global customers and team members. Joining Tapestry Solutions means enjoying the best of both worlds: access to the vast resources of Boeing combined with the agility and people-focused, family-oriented culture of a small business where your contributions truly matter. Tapestry Solutions, a part of Boeing Global Services (BGS), is seeking a Software Application Test Lead working full-time on-site at Scott Air Force Base. In this position you be responsible for software testing service, completion and decisions at the program level. You will join an agile cross-functional team that supports your skill development and successful software delivery. Our growth does not come from ever increasing virtual extraction via advertisements or screen time or tolls. Rather, our business grows from providing more valuable tools that solve urgent problems for our customers. Customers with critical responsibilities that make the world a little more safe, reliable, efficient, and resilient. This mid-level role offers the chance to sharpen your technical testing and team leadership skills. If this sounds like the kind of team you want to work with, and products you want to work on, we hope you’ll apply. Position Responsibilities: • Verification & validation of software via automated & manual functional & non-functional testing • Test case configuration, creation, maintenance, and execution • Defect reporting, triage, and confirmation • Test cycle planning, monitoring, and reporting for software releases • Internal and external stakeholder communication of software and testing status • Lead adoption of continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., training, tools, processes) • Mentorship, training, and support of mid-level & entry-level testers • Program test strategy & architecture Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): • Bachelor’s Degree • Active U.S. Secret Clearance or higher • 5+ years of software testing experience • 3+ Automated testing & scripting experience • 3+ Agile Software Development Lifecycle experience Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science and 5+ years of related work experience OR Bachelor’s Degree and 9+ years of directly related work experience OR 13+ years of related, relevant experience • 10+ years of software testing experience • 5+ Automated testing & scripting experience • 5+ Agile Software Development Lifecycle experience • Completed STEM Bachelor’s Degree or higher • Software development and DevOps experience • Technical writing experience Drug Free Workplace: We are a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies. Pay & Benefits: We strive to deliver a total rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.  Elements of this package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.  We also provide eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.   The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location and date of hire. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Summary base pay range $80,000 - $103,000 Language Requirements: Not Applicable Education: Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Relocation: Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Export Control Requirement: This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee. Safety Sensitive: This is not a Safety Sensitive Position. Security Clearance: This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active) Visa Sponsorship: Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status. Contingent Upon Award Program This position is not contingent upon program award Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America) Stay safe from recruitment fraud! The only way to apply for a position at Boeing is via our Careers website. Learn how to protect yourself from recruitment fraud - Recruitment Fraud Warning Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. EEO is the law Boeing EEO Policy Request an Accommodation Applicant Privacy Boeing Participates in E – Verify • E-Verify (English) • E-Verify (Spanish) Right to Work Statement • Right to Work (English) • Right to Work (Spanish)

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