Job Description

Job Title: Senior Test Manager/Test Lead

Job Duration: 12 Months

Job Location: Columbus, OH

Onsite Role

Financial, Banking, Insurance background

Test Manager / Test Lead /

7-10 yrs of testing

5 yrs of Test Leadership

Testing strategies

Selenium, junit, postman, loadrunner and xRay experience

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in software testing, with at least 5 years in a leadership or managerial role.0
• Proven expertise in developing and implementing effective testing strategies, including experience with various testing methodologies (e.g., unit testing, integration testing, system testing, performance testing).
• Proficient in the use of testing tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, Postman, Loadrunner, xRay).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex issues.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Experience in managing and mentoring a team of test engineers, including performance management and professional development.
• Knowledge of agile software development methodologies and their impact on testing processes.
• Familiarity with software development life cycle models and project management practices.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects,
• Should have strong working experience managing testing with Jira/Xray.
• Prefer
  • To have hands on experience with both manual and automated testing.
  • Project management and/or scrum master experience a benefit.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and oversee the implementation of comprehensive testing strategies and plans to ensure the quality and reliability of software products.
• Manage a team of skilled test engineers, coordinating their efforts to efficiently execute test cases and analyze results.
• Collaborate closely with development, product management, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and define appropriate testing approaches.
• Identify and mitigate risks throughout the software development lifecycle, proactively addressing potential issues before they impact the project.
• Establish and maintain testing frameworks, tools, and processes to optimize the testing workflow and ensure consistency across projects.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the testing team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Analyze test results, generate comprehensive reports, and communicate findings to stakeholders, including recommendations for improvement.
• Stay up-to-date with industry best practices, emerging technologies, and testing methodologies, and incorporate them into the testing strategy as appropriate.
• Manage the testing budget and resources, ensuring efficient utilization and alignment with organizational goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of testing activities into the overall software development process.
• Main Responsibilities
  • Manage Multiple testing streams in an Agile environment.
  • Manage a distributed team of test analysts and test executors.
  • Coordinate testing efforts with projects leveraging the same testing resources.
  • Design and templatize test and execution standards for analysts and test executors.
  • Create and communicate a testing strategy and plan.
  • Create and align test schedule with business, development, and testing resources.
  • Design, execute, and communicate reporting on test status and testing projections on daily, weekly, and sprint cadences.
  • Advocate for, and support, the testing efforts in team, management, and executive forums.
  • Experience with JIRA and Confluence
  • Experience with Microsoft Tool set.
  • Strong organizational skills

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