Hot Req : QA Lead | Cincinnati, OH |

Dear Candidate, 

We have an urgent opening for  QA Lead and I have sent you a  job description ,Please go through it and let me know if  you are comfortable with it and also send me your updated resume ASAP as applicable  (Updated Resume with your Employer Details ) . 

   Title: QA Lead

   Location: Cincinnati, OH

   Duration: 6+ months

   Start: ASAP 

Job Description:  

 

 

 

Position Description:

 

The QA Lead is responsible for quality and test related process execution with high impact to the business.  This includes providing feedback on artifacts developed during requirements and analysis phase within client projects; authoring test plans and test cases; and performing / leading test execution for both project and support related activities.  The QA lead is responsible for leading a team of test professionals, located locally or remotely in the US or India.  The QA lead is responsible for coordinating all phases of testing: system integration testing, system testing, end to end testing, performance testing, security testing.  Testing can be manual or automated (Selenium Web Driver and/or HP Quick Test Pro). The QA lead should be familiar with both agile and waterfall methodologies.

 

Essential Job Functions:

 

QA Lead Responsibilities and Task Assignments:

 

The QA lead is responsible for coordinating all phases of testing: system integration testing, system testing, end to end testing, performance testing, security testing. 

 

• Testing can be manual or automated (Selenium Web Driver and/or HP Quick Test Pro).
• The QA lead should be familiar with both agile and waterfall methodologies

• Testing software interfaces with firmware and hardware
• Create QA Task List
• Set up metrics and reporting structure for project
• Develop or oversee the development of test activities estimates, resource plans, costs, benefits, and timelines for projects.
• Complete risk and impact assessment for requests and ensure quality and a timely delivery of all projects. 
• Identify training needs
• Identify test environment needs
• Define and Create a Defect Tracking Process / Procedure
• Create Test Plan
• Perform and/or Oversee Test Case Development
• Manage the day-to-day activities of a group of testers to complete project and support related activities.  Delegate assignments to staff members as a part of this process.
• Ensure Test Case reviews with stakeholders are being held as appropriate.
• Verify Proper Configuration of Tools
• Formally accept application for testing.
• Coordinate Test Execution.
• Conduct Defect Triage meetings as appropriate.
• Identify opportunity for automation.
• Monitor/review automated script creation.
• Ensure adherence to automation frameworks.
• Coordinate other types of testing (SOA testing, performance testing), where necessary.
• Update Project List Activities for Project Management
• Develop, track, analyze, and communicate test-related metrics to project stakeholders.
• Keep Management, Project Managers and stakeholders informed of current state of quality and test progress against pilot / production readiness criteria. 
• Ensure completion of all deliverables within schedule, budget and quality constraints.
• Formally certify application for pilot.
• Monitor Pilot
• Root Cause Analysis
• Perform functional manual application testing, quality assurance. 
• Assess quality and test process maturity level and assist in defining strategy to implement best practices.
• Ensure that projects follow prescribed software development life cycle standards.
• Provide leadership to quality engineers, with complete responsibility and accountability for delivery of project tasks assigned to the QA team.
• Identify and lead implementation of software quality metrics that results in improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain good relationships with project team.
• Manage test services for support activity and works with release management to assure product release quality
• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, reduce support, decrease turnaround times, and streamline work processes.
• Provide coaching, education, and career development for QA team.
• Continuously work to increase technical knowledge through self-study and classroom training.

 

Requirements:

 

The ideal candidate would have : 

 

·         3+ years of relevant QA Lead experience

·         Prior experience in Agile software development methodology (SAFe approach preferred)

·         Prior experience using Quality Center for test case management

·         Prior experience using Jira for defect tracking

·         Preferred experience with testing e-commerce web sites

·         Some technical savviness or prior experience with test automation

·         Ability to succeed and focus in a fast paced environment with noise/distractions

 

 

Other general requirements

 

·         Firmly understand and utilize risk based testing techniques

·         Firmly understand and differentiate the various types of testing (unit, smoke, functional, integration, system, user acceptance, regression, performance, and usability testing)

·         Effectively analyze requirements to create detailed test plans and test cases

·         Conduct root cause analysis on system issues

·         Conduct risk analysis for projects and formulate test efforts to minimize risk

·         Document defects with clear information and steps to recreate

·         Accurately estimate work assignments

·         Manage and prioritize tasks for team members to meet project deadlines

·         Coach and mentor team members

·         Gather metrics and report test progress and results

·         Multi-task to meet assignment deadlines

·         Show assertiveness

·         Demonstrate excellent team work and collaboration skills

·         Effectively communicate to management and business partners

·         Have obtained a bachelor's degree in Information Systems or have related and equivalent work experience

 

Best Regards

Nitesh

Technical Recruiter

P-201-285-8031 * 119 | F- 201-526-6869

APETAN CONSULTING LLC

72 Van Reipen Avenue # 255

Jersey City, NJ 07306

Nitesh@apetan.com

http://www.apetan.com

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