Software Quality Assurance Manager - San Dimas, CA

QTC Management, Inc.
Sandimas, CA
13 Nov 2024

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Summary: Works on software projects by reviewing project user stories and working with other organizations (both within and outside of IT) to understand the complete requirements of the project, including the system software architecture, design, internal and external interfaces, use cases, etc. Leads and mentors the QA effort across multiple scrum teams focusing on deliverables, team dynamics, process and training.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Analyze, plan and test web-based, mobile, and desktop applications through collaboration of epics, user stories and design specifications
  • Consult with users, product owners, scrum masters, development, infrastructure, and service desk to determine software/system functionality and scope of epics and user stories
  • Responsible for reviewing and providing peer-review feedback for business requirements, user stories, technical design documents, and QA test plans
  • Responsible for identifying and managing automated test scripts with the automation team
  • Use discretion and expert judgment to establish level of effort for QA activities
  • Work closely with User Acceptance Testing (UAT) team to provide knowledge transfer of application functionality and known issues
  • Work closely with Product Owner, Scrum Master, Developers (DEV), other QA members, Database Administrator(DBA), Configuration Management, Infrastructure (INF), and management in an Agile environment
  • Mentor QA team members to find ways to test more effectively in less time
  • Responsible for ensuring that the proper testing processes are being implemented
  • Accountable for tracking and reporting key testing metrics to Product Management Group (PMG), DEV, INF, and management
  • Responsible for helping streamline QTC's testing process
  • Perform leadership and management responsibilities for assigned Software QA team members (i.e. hire, terminate, performance evaluations, workload management, etc.)
  • Responsible for the delivery of strategic projects assigned by Director of SQA
  • Attend Project Kick-Off Meetings
  • Maintain a close overview of Project and Resource management
  • Responsible for prioritizing delivery of operational process improvement projects identified by customers and stakeholders within an Agile Scrum SDLC methodology
  • Other duties and projects as assigned

Competencies:
  • Analytical, critical thinker with strong problem solving skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Strong planning and execution skills with sense of urgency
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to prioritize and delegate effectively

Education and/or Experience: (includes certificate & licenses)
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent work experience required
  • Must have 7-10 years of Information Technology experience and have 6 years of experience leading QA engineers in a high-tech environment
  • Possess expert knowledge and experience with QA methodologies
  • Must have strong working knowledge of key QA technologies and tools
  • Ability to document problem resolutions clearly and accurately
  • Meticulous planning, attention to detail and strong organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Visual Studio 2017 (or above), SQL Server, and Oracle experience
  • Demonstrate flexibility and understand the dynamics of working for a mid-sized company that has experienced rapid growth
  • Must be able to successfully pass National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) background investigation

This job description supersedes all prior job descriptions and is intended to describe the general content and essential requirements for the position listed above. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of requirements, duties and responsibilities. Management reserves the right to add or change the duties of this position as required at any time. QTC Management Inc. is a VEVRAA Federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company has an ongoing commitment to affirmative action and the creation of a workplace free of discrimination, harassment and retaliation. The company recruits, hires, trains, and promotes individuals in all job titles without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, people with disabilities protected under law, and protected veteran status.

Experience Required
  • 7 year(s): Experience managing QA engineers in a high-tech environment and experience with Rational toolset (ClearQuest, RequisitePro, TestManager, etc.) and their integrations with ClearCase using the UCM (Unified Change Management) component
Education Required
  • Bachelors or better in Information Systems
Preferred
  • GED or better
  • High School Diploma or better
Skills Preferred
  • Written Communication
  • Verbal Communication
  • Organization
  • MS Office
  • Leadership
  • Interpersonal
  • Customer Service
  • Critical Thinking
  • Computer Literacy
  • Change Leadership
  • Analytical
Behaviors Preferred
  • Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
  • Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
  • Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Motivations Preferred
  • Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
  • Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe
  • Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
  • Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
  • ID: #22671089
  • State: California Sandimas 91773 Sandimas USA
  • City: Sandimas
  • Salary: USD TBD TBD
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Showed: 2021-11-13
  • Deadline: 2021-12-20
  • Category: Software/QA/DBA/etc