USA Marketing Jobs: Need QA Test Lead @ Richmond, VA.................f2f...........Locals....

Thursday 11 October 2012

Need QA Test Lead @ Richmond, VA.................f2f...........Locals....

Position: QA Test Lead

Location: Richmond, VA, EAD /GC/USC

Duration: 6 month contract, with extensions, and job could easily go permanent

Interview status is – 30 minute then in-person (likely even the next day)

Urgency – very high, they want to hire this person ASAP

Quality Center experience needs to be very solid

Job Title: Test Lead

Purpose: The Test Lead creates the overall testing strategy for the project within the guidelines of the program strategy; creates the structure of the test process; establishes test procedures for the team, implements testing tools and supports their use and adoption as directed by the program test lead. Working with Atlas functional and technical resources, the candidate will ensure the proper and complete application of state of the art testing practices and tools for the Atlas project.

Roles and Responsibilities:

· Evaluates and recommends test planning details, project roles and staffing and tool usage, within the boundaries established by the Program

· Provides mentoring and training for appropriate individuals on the use of testing processes, templates and tools

· Coordinates with Release Management and Quality Assurance

· Participates in requirements management, including reviewing requirements for testability, managing requirements in the appropriate tool and overseeing the Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM)

· Configures test management tools as necessary for use by the project

· Recommends improvements to tools and processes, continually improving where indicated, as part of the program test team

· Manages defect tracking for the project and assists in defect management across the program, providing periodic updates to senior management as requested

· Coordinates dependencies with other teams as related to the testing effort of project

· Manages all test resources for project

· Validates test scenarios, assists in development of test cases, assists in testing and defect identification

· Coordinates and monitors User Acceptance Testing

· Creates testing deliverables as required

· Stays current on existing best practices and on emerging technologies

Position Requirements:

Highly skilled in the development and application of testing processes, including test strategy, planning, development and execution
Highly skilled in the support of HP Quality Center test management software
Knowledgeable of Project Management methodology and SDLC
Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills
Experienced in the development and delivery of training modules to business and technical audiences
Excellent organizational, analytic and customer service skills
Ability to lead, manage and coach others
Ability to plan and facilitate meetings
Ability to work with a high degree of independence

· Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

Education:

Advanced college degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Business or related work experience/certification
5 years of relevant general Information testing experience required

Experience in the Insurance Industry preferred

Regards,

Praveen Kumar