Microsoft 365 Integrated Testing

This role will lead testing efforts for Microsoft 365 platform changes managed through integrated release management processes. The successful candidate will define, coordinate, execute, and report on end-to-end testing activities across multiple Microsoft 365 services, ensuring high-quality validation before production release.

Responsibilities:
Lead testing efforts for Microsoft 365 platform changes managed through integrated release management processes
Define, coordinate, execute, and report on end-to-end testing activities across multiple Microsoft 365 services
Review engineering requirements, release documentation, and test plans to determine testing scope and impact
Coordinate testing activities across various technical teams and service owners
Identify testing gaps, risks, and dependencies and proactively drive issue resolution
Create, maintain, and execute test plans, test cases, and regression test suites
Manage testing activities using Octane and other testing tools
Validate platform functionality, integrations, compliance controls, and user experiences
Support and maintain Microsoft 365 testing environments
Maintain working knowledge of Microsoft 365 technologies including: Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Copilot, SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business, Exchange Online, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Purview, and Vantage (Retention and Governance)

Requirements:
5 years of experience in software testing, platform validation, quality assurance, or release management
Experience supporting Microsoft 365 collaboration technologies in an enterprise environment
Experience coordinating large-scale integrated testing efforts
Hands-on experience with test management tools such as Micro Focus ALM/Octane, Jira, or similar platforms
Strong understanding of testing methodologies, defect management, and release validation processes
Experience managing testing environments and lab infrastructure
Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously and operate independently

Desired skills:
Experience supporting financial services or highly regulated industries
Knowledge of Microsoft Teams administration and collaboration platform operations
Familiarity with Microsoft Purview compliance capabilities
Experience with Microsoft Copilot testing and validation
Understanding of identity and access management concepts within Microsoft Entra ID
Knowledge of Agile, DevOps, and enterprise release management practices
Experience with automation testing frameworks and test optimization initiatives