Description
Responsibilities:
- Work with the Quality Assurance Process Owner by participating and implementing effective test processes; maintain those processes by assessing the progress and effectiveness of the test efforts
- Ensure that the testing team(s) have all the necessary hardware, software, environments, and training to prepare and execute tests
- Work with QA Process Owner to plan all testing activities for assigned projects
- Ensure the appropriate planning and management of the test resources
- Ensure that the test team is adhering to the schedule and test plan
- Identify/manage risks to the testing efforts and determine the appropriate mitigation strategies
- Escalate risks and issues when appropriate to the QA Process Owner
- Coordinate the proper technical and application support need for test execution
- Prepare test progress and status reports for the Project Management Group and Key Stakeholders
- Testing deliverables
- Responsible for creation, delivery, and securing approval of the Test Plan document
- Participate in Test Case Design
- Writing
- Reviewing
- Approval
- Responsible for creation, delivery, and securing approval of the Test Summary document
- Ensure/participate in executing test cases
- Serve as the Liaison between Test and Development
- Work at the program/project level to participate in reviews (such as requirements and Design) and make test related recommendations.
- Responsible for defect management process within the project
Required Skills & Experience:
- 5 to 6 years of Testing experience, with at least 2 of those years being in a Senior or lead position
- Strong quality assurance background
- Knowledge/Experience in performing all phases of testing: System/Functional, Integration, Regression, UAT, Performance, etc.
- Strong skills in defining and developing testing documentation, such as test plans and test cases
- Strong QA analytical skills with an understanding of the SDLC
- Excellent written and verbal communication and documentation skills
- Attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Has thorough knowledge and experience working within the Software Development Lifecycle
- Knowledge of SQL and experience writing SQL queries
- Familiarity with operating systems: Windows, .NET, WebSphere and Micro Focus Cobol
- Understanding of developer ' terminologies
Desired Skills:
- Experience with .NET Platforms is a plus
- Experience with Automation tools such as QTP, ability to review/evaluate and participate in developing an automation strategy
- Experience with Quality Center
- Experience with Supply Chain Management