QA Manager

TD Ameritrade is looking for a Quality Assurance Manager to work at its Baltimore, MD location or its Headquarters location in Omaha, NE. The QA Manager leads a team responsible for the functional validation of software. The Manager is empowered to establish and implement standards and practices to ensure the highest degree of software quality. They work with application development management, project managers and QA staff to ensure adequate, proactive quality assurance involvement with software development teams.

They work to deliver project results and value to the business and its clients. The Manager demonstrates knowledge of all phases of software development life cycle and various techniques for creating a high value quality assurance team. Reports to a Senior Quality Assurance Manager and typically has between 5+ years of management experience, including project and people management.

 

This Manager will support testing for various systems and applications some of which are: TD Ameritrade's Tuxedo and Java based middleware, data warehouse and Interactive Voice Response system.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 Ensure project teams are staffed with appropriate QA resources at time of inceptionApprove business requirements documentsEnsure QA staff are engaged throughput software development lifecycleEnsure approach to functional testing is robust and meets industry standardsImplement comprehensive regression testing programDevelop efficient and effective automated regression testing tools and processesAct as final approval authority for releases of software to production

 

Qualifications:

 4 year degree in Computer Science or related field; prefer emphasis in Quality Assurance5+ years leading QA/Test organizations in fast-paced application development environmentPrevious experience in QA for financial industry/trading is a plus.Previous experience with Quality Assurance for the following technologies is a plus:Service Oriented Architecture/Java Enterprise BeansInteractive Voice ResponseData WarehousingPrevious experience with test automation using the following automation tools is a plus:!TKO LISA testing toolEmpirix Hammer testing toolPrevious experience/knowledge working with C++/Java platforms is preferred.Experience managing teams of 10+ staffExcellent written and verbal skillsDemonstrated use and knowledge of various quality programs/standards (TQM, ISO, etc)Up to 25% travel

 

Qualified candidates, please email resume in a Word Document to recruiting@ameritrade.com for immediate consideration. Please include job code QAMGR in the subject line.