Software Quality Assurance Manager: Concepts in Staffing

Quality Assurance Manager-Fixed Income

Relocation package available

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The QA Manager is responsible for leading the QA group in support of the software development lifecycle process, change management, testing / QA environments and production releases. The QA Manager will be accountable for QA practices, testing procedures, meeting IT deadlines and maintaining quality standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

Manage and oversee QA and Integration Testing Environments

Establish procedures and QA methodologies

Establish quality standards / practices to be implemented

Recruit, train and oversee team members in QA methods and practices Manage software code control, testing processes and software deployment.

Develop and integrate QA controls with "Change Management" process and procedures.

Interface closely with development and operational groups in support of software and production releases.

Manage QA tools, like Quality Center and QuickTest pro.

Coordinate and execute QA testing, create test plans, scripts, bug tracking, etc.

COMPETENCIES:

5-years+ Software Quality Assurance experience, including 2 years managing a QA team.

Experience testing Java web applications, Java Swing applications, Web Services and dot Net applications.

Proficiency in HP Quality Center , Quick Test Pro, SharePoint, etc.

Experience creating test cases (unit, GUI, UAT and stress), scripts, utilizing automated tools, including defect tracking and source code control (CVS).

Formal software development life-cycle experience.

Experience with SAS 70/SOX audits.

Knowledge in scripting, perl, Sybase stored procedures.

Financial (fixed-income) experience beneficial.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS (MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS):

Degree in computer science or equivalent experience.