QA AnalystTest Lead

ISS

Our client is a Phoenix-based financial institution.  They are looking for a Test Lead to oversee assigned system testing efforts, develop system test plans and cases, facilitate UAT planning and coordinate movement of changes into Test Environment.

 

They are looking for a proven leader, with strong mentoring skills.  A degree in computer sciences is preferred.

 

Must have experience in Mortgage industry or closely related field.

 

Send resume to : dcosmas@intstaffing.com

 

Test Lead I

 

Description:

 Ensure completeness and effectiveness of assigned system testing efforts in compliance with established test processes.Develop system test plans and test cases including creation and maintenance of regression test suite. Execute system test cases.Facilitate UAT planning and execution activities of the business partners. Coordinate other system testing resources assigned to project or base support effort. Provide mentoring to less experienced test analysts. Work with Technical and Business Leads to resolve any identified defects. Coordinate movement of changes into Test Environment.

 

Position Responsibilities :

PLAN SYSTEM AND ACCEPTANCE TESTING (30 %)

Identify the appropriate strategy, approach, and scope for testing efforts given business requirements and appetite for risk. Work with the Project Manager and Business Partners to plan System and Acceptance Test. Deliver timely testing deliverables to both internal and external IT customers. Design and develop test plans and scripts using the detailed business requirements document provided by the business analysts. Provide estimates for project requests and changes controls.

EXECUTE SYSTEM TESTING (30 %)

Assess and revise test cases and scope based upon test results and/or changes in product design. Ensure that component, system and documentation testing is coordinated with the appropriate technical groups and Release Management. Assess readiness and deviation of product/project performance based upon test results and product specifications. Ensure that testing is performed in appropriate environments. Partner with project and application leads to ensure that all testing activities occur in a timely fashion and to the level of quality demanded by the governing standards and business requirements. Provide status and metrics to Test Manager and project team.

FACILITATE USER ACCEPTANCE TESTING (20 %)

Work with business resources to facilitate execution of user acceptance testing including availability of necessary test environment.

COORDINATE/ MENTOR OTHER TEST RESOURCES (20 %)

Coordinate activities of other test resources assigned to current project. Mentor test analysts on test planning and execution skills.

 

Experience Required: Three (3) years of work related experience with emphasis in techniques and methodologies relating to user acceptance and system integration testing. Previous experience coordinating a small team of testers, preferably including resources from operational areas assigned to a project or base support effort.Previous experience establishing test objectives, approaches, pass/fail criteria in well defined test plans.Previous experience providing input into QA project schedules, accomplishing individual assigned tasks, establishing goals and milestones, and creating accurate weekly status reports.Previous experience participating in the identification, entry, tracking, reporting, and verification of defects. Previous experience in mortgage banking or financial services industry.Previous experience leading testing efforts for client/server, web, and legacy projects preferred.