QA Test Lead - hybrid

Job DescriptionThe Quality Assurance Test Lead for this contract opportunity is responsible for testing applications within a specific functional domain (Customer, Transmission and Distribution, Corporate applications, or a particular technology stack). They are a key member of project and program teams using both Waterfall and Agile methodologies. The Test Lead must have extensive knowledge of testing and quality assurance tools, methodologies, and all phases of the systems development life cycle, including experience with automation tools.Hybrid: Wednesday and Thursday onsiteRequired Qualifications for Position:Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems or Computer Science required, or equivalent experience5 to 7+ years of in-depth knowledge and experience in project work, process management, and quality assuranceExperience working with distributed teamsExtensive knowledge and experience with Testing Tools: Tricentis qTest and JiraProven track record of leading strategic projects or the test function combined with the ability to execute at tactical project-level activities and tasksDemonstrable experience as a change agent having effectively implemented change in large cross-functional organizationStrong written and communication skillsAbility to work with ambiguitySelf-motivated, driven individual who is comfortable working in a global, matrixed, fast-paced environmentDeep understanding of quality assurance and testing practices within the SDLCBrings an awareness of current market trends around tools and best practicesPreferred Additional Qualifications for PositionKnowledge and experience of Requirements and Testing Tools: Tricentis qTest, JIRAKnowledge and experience of Performance Testing: OpenText LoadRunner (LRE) Performance CenterKnowledge and experience of Automation Testing: Tricentis Tosca, Gherkin, Jenkins, PostmanKnowledge and experience with SQL codingKey responsibilities include:Facilitating the creation of test plans across functional and technical teams.Developing test scenarios and anizing technical capabilities, processes, and personnel for manual and automated testing.Maintaining reusable test scripts.Tracking quality assurance metrics to meet or exceed PMO addition to the skills required for a test lead working in a traditional waterfall project, a test lead or engineer in an Agile team should be competent in test automation, test-driven development, acceptance test-driven development, white-box, black-box, and experience-based testing.Essential FunctionsEnsures testing processes are in alignment with PMO methodology and QA standardsBrings an awareness of current market trends around tools and best practicesUnderstands the QA framework and implements QA templates effectivelyHelps others understand the QA framework.Sets forth testing best practices and ensures each tester is following best testing practices according to the QA FrameworkDetermines staffing requirements for test planning and executionWorks with business leads to understand the end-to-end business process & identify test scenariosReviews and understands project specific requirements and assists with uploading to the standard tools used for requirements and test tracking as needed.Ensures proper traceability between test scripts and requirementsReviews test scripts for accuracy and completenessIdentifies required data for thorough testing across all levels of testing neededResponsible for providing daily program level testing metrics & reportingResponsible for conducting daily standup with testersConducts weekly program level status report/status meetingCompletes/Updates Test Approach and other standard testing deliverablesCompletes/Updates any PMM (Project Management Methodology) required documentationTrain Testers to ensure users know how to execute Tests and log defectsCreatesschedule to plan and organize when and how tests will be executed during all Testing phasesCreatesand maintains program level planning tracking towards completionServes as the point of escalation for all Testing related issuesFacilitates remediation/mitigation of identified risks/issuesFacilitates program level progression of Testing in all phases of TestingResponsible for program level quality of Testing activities and Testing resultsTracks completion status for each cycle of Testing and ensure Test Plans are complete and accurateDefines scope of Testing for each release and phase and cycleDefines and tracks completion of items on Entrance and Exit Criteria checklist for weekly review with program leadsUnderstands requirements enough to be able to determine accurate priority and severity of DefectsSets forth and adheres to Defect standardsSends daily Defect aging report and follows up on Defects that are past SLAFacilitates daily Defect triage meetingsWorks with Deployment Lead to ensure all checklist items are accounted for prior to receiving software into the test environmentIdentifies areas of process improvements and implements improvement measures with buy-in from Program LeadsWorks with OCM & training leads for anything Testing relatedCoaches and mentors junior test team membersAdheres to administrative processes and deadlinesOther duties, as requiredJob ID: 1016860

Created: 2025-02-26