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Description
Key Responsibilities: Lead and Manage Testing Projects: - Spearhead complex testing initiatives and enterprise-level projects. - Oversee the entire test cycle, including the planning, execution, and validation of tests. - May manage small teams (1-3 people) and assign day-to-day tasks. - Ensure project timelines, budgets, and testing goals are met, providing regular updates to senior management. Mentorship and Team Development: - Guide, mentor, and educate junior automation engineers and testers. - Provide input for performance reviews of junior team members. - Encourage knowledge sharing and the adoption of best practices within the team. Enterprise QA Standards and Tools: - Develop, implement, and enforce QA standards, testing tools, and methodologies. - Work closely with cross-functional teams (e.g., business analysts, developers) to define testing requirements for application development. - Translate complex system specs into detailed test requirements and methods. Automation Expertise: - Identify and drive automation efforts to increase efficiency and speed to market. - Implement build control strategies and automation tools for improved testing accuracy and productivity. - Lead the replication and resolution of production issues, leveraging subject matter expertise (SME) in one or more applications. Collaboration and Stakeholder Management: - Work closely with business and development teams to develop test plans, timelines, and strategies. - Act as a point of contact for the testing aspect of projects, ensuring alignment with business goals. - Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to deliver high-quality software solutions. Required Experience and Skills: 3-6 Years of IT and Automation Testing Experience: - Proven experience in test planning, execution, and validation, with a focus on automation testing. - Expertise in working on full-time IT projects and implementing end-to-end test automation solutions. Project Leadership and Team Collaboration: - Experience leading test teams and managing the QA process for complex projects. - Strong ability to collaborate with business partners, developers, and external consulting vendors to align testing strategies with project goals. - Experience mentoring and educating junior engineers and testers. Automation Tools and Techniques: - Proficient in identifying opportunities for automation and implementing appropriate strategies. - Knowledge of build control strategies and using modern QA tools to streamline the testing process. Software Development Methodologies: - Hands-on experience with both Agile and Waterfall development methodologies. - Ability to adapt testing practices according to the development lifecycle. Analytical and Debugging Skills: - Experience analyzing application logs and using basic debugging techniques to assist engineers in resolving issues. - Ability to troubleshoot and resolve production issues related to test automation and system integration. This role requires a candidate who not only has a deep understanding of automation testing but also possesses the leadership skills to drive initiatives, mentor teams, and collaborate across functions to ensure quality delivery of enterprise solutions.
