QA Test Lead

49209-QA TEST LEAD 

PLEASANTON, CA 94588

POSITION TYPE: W2

CONTACT DURATION: 6MONTHS + (STRONG POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION)

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES 
Define departmental test vision and strategy and obtain leadership concurrence 
Implement strategic testing framework within department 
Executing and updating test cases via automation tools and/or programming 
Storing and developing repository of the developed scripts for regression testing 
Reporting detailed test results of scripts completion, failure, etc. 
Designs and develops test cases 
Analyzes complex testing procedures and recommends actions to improve reduction in manual testing effort process 
Contributes to the development of test strategies and may be requested to create scripts for requirements test cases, adhoc (negative) test cases, performance timing test cases, and user test cases 
Implementing automation testing tools to gain further efficiencies 
Participates in technical design and walk through with development team 
May be requested to assist writing of test plans, test cases, and scripts to support specific testing objectives 
Ensures any unresolved problems or issues with testing efforts are documented and escalated 
Analysis and prioritization of defects 
Provides status and progress reports by project 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or field and/or a minimum of 4 years of equivalent work experience. 
A minimum of 4 years of experience in Quality Control and Testing working in automated environments 
Hands-on experience with design, development, and implementation of testing procedures; creation of test plans, test cases, and automated test results to support testing objectives 
Experience with implementation of quality assurance and testing methodologies, processes, standards, and tools 
3 years' experience with a variety of technologies within continuous availability solutions: networking, storage, database, and/or applications. 

REQUIRED SKILLS 
Developing test scripts in working with developers, test team members, and business Subject Matter Experts 
Must be able to work on multiple projects concurrently 
Must be able to adjust schedules to accommodate changing priorities 
Commitment to a mindset of quality and continuous improvement 

DESIRED SKILLS 
Experience in UNIX type environments along with some SQL based queries would be a plus 
Previous work experience at various technology levels such as networking, storage, database, applications 
In depth knowledge of software development life cycle methodologies and how they relate to different methodologies such as Agile and Waterfall and how testing is conducted within each phase of development 
Experience with Quality Center 
Experience working in IT Systems related to HealthCare Industry 

SOFT SKILLS 
Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills 
Strong time management skills 
Must maintain a positive attitude and the ability to collaborate and communicate with all levels of management, peers, business partners, etc