Quality Assurance Manager

Responsibilities

• Applying thorough software testing practices and procedures to ensure software quality
• Lead and work on an Agile team collaborating closely with developers and other key stakeholders
• Design and execute test plans based on software requirements and code changes
• Creating and maintaining software testing requirements, test cases.
• Deliver quality products by thoroughly testing throughout all phases of development life cycle using a combination of testing methods
• Manage issue tracking, technical documentation, and track automated test information, i.e. test inventory, test history, review tests, review test results 
• Analyze test results and provide test reports and summaries
• Investigate and analyze root causes of technical issues and document software defects using appropriate tools 
• Duplication and troubleshooting of reported software defects
• Perform acceptance testing of project environments
• Automate test cases when needed

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent
• 2+ years’ experience in a Software testing role
• Self-driven and motivated individual with thorough attention to detail, paired with strong desire to improve overall product quality
• Excellent debugging and trouble shooting skills
• Detailed knowledge of software verification and validation processes and procedures
• Experience with test case scripting using various scripting languages, such as Python, bash, Perl

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in fast-paced, cross-functional teams, and ideally experience with Agile development methods (e.g., Scrum, XP).
• Familiarity with standard concepts and technologies used in web-based applications is required.
• Demonstrated understanding of the notion that application quality and software testing is a responsibility shared by the entire Scrum team.
• Familiarity with Agile tools.
• Demonstrated teaming and communication skills
• Understanding of Software as a Service (SaaS) concepts
• Experience with the full-life cycle of test development for strategy and design through execution and defect tracking.
• Experience with various levels of testing including Acceptance, System, Regression and Functional. 
• Prior experience with continuous integration
• Experience with SQL and with one or more of the following database platforms: Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, or MySQL
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Fast learner in a large variety of technical backgrounds
• Ability to multi-task and handle large workloads under time constraints
• Must be a team player and enjoy working in a fast pace environment
• Results oriented with strong process and execution skills