Reporting : SQE manager

EDUCATION : BS in related field (CS, Pharmacy, Chemistry) with related experience

ROLE :

• Lead a team & be part of test execution team on assigned projects (no personnel responsibilities, just project related)
• Responsible for all the project related deliverables & project tasks management
• Work with cross-functional teams
• Play an important part in QE processes & standardization of QE metrics

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Minimum 5 years experience in Software Quality Assurance
• Minimum 5 years experience writing and executing Test Plans / Test Cases
• Minimum 2 years QA Lead experience
• Strong QA methodology, process, leadership and knowledge of Configuration Management best practices and techniques.
• Thorough understanding of Software Quality Assurance methodologies and metrics
• Experience with all types of testing: Functional, System, Integration, Regression, Performance and good understanding of automation concepts & challenges
• Ability to learn and utilize computer applications and tools rapidly
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must have strong interpersonal skills
• Must be knowledgeable in Windows-based Web Applications (having .NET background is a plus)
• Understand & capture business needs from different groups (Product Marketing, Support, Engineering, Release Eng etc) & Incorporate business logic while building test scenarios
• Must be proficient with product lifecycle and development processes
• Manage QA project scheduling and assignments
• Guide and train team to ensure full coverage of test areas
• Present QA coverage completion, trends, and priorities
• Provide test status reporting to Management
• Lead the activities of the Quality Engineering teams (multi-tasking across different projects)
• Knowledge of HP/Mercury Testing products
• Experience with QA outsourcing a plus
• Working knowledge of basic programming and scripting concepts
• Knowledge of SQL and databases is required
• Knowledge and/or hands-on experience with Agile development process a plus

 Additional Skills :

• Strong knowledge of project planning process
• Passion for testing and the ability to work independently on diverse problems
• Team Orientation and leadership
• Superior analytical and problem solving skills