Principal Purpose of Position:
Coordinate the testing for software releases: make sure that the planned items can be tested in the time frame allotted. Coordinate with development if an adjustment to the schedule or task list is needed. Make sure all test cases are created, tests assigned, and regression identified. Manage team capacity. Communicate and recommend solutions to roadblocks.
Perform manual and regression testing as needed to complete the testing cycle. This should account for about 50% of the project leader’s time.
Resolve any issues in the process as they arise. Work with leaders to decide how to handle specific defects (leave, fix, or hold back from build). Foster candid communication between analysts and all other members of the product or project team.
Promote the build
Supervise and develop QA team: conduct regular 1:1 meetings with each member of the staff. Review their IDP’s; help them to achieve their goals. Perform performance reviews. Get feedback from other teams about each person’s strengths and areas to develop.
Create and maintain meaningful quality metrics: based on the product or project, determine how QA will be measured, how performance excellence will be achieved and recommend changes to improve quality across the life cycle. Evaluate the best use of resources to promote productivity in making product changes.
Education and/or Training:
BS/BA degree in any discipline, with 4 years IT experience or post HS education, with 4 years IT QA experience
Relevant QA certification based on the project or product SDLC (software development life cycle)
Relevant Work Experience:
4 years in IT development/QA environment, some supervisory experience preferred
Knowledge of product(s) supported – level 4
Oracle P/L SQL software experience – level 2
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