Software Quality Engineer

The Software Quality Engineer III will be responsible for working as part of the Software Quality Assurance team, this position is responsible for working with many groups within IT and with the business on analysis, design and development efforts to ensure high-quality testable deliverables and to plan, design, develop and execute automated and manual test cases and track defects. The Software Quality Engineer III will be responsible for leading mid-size to large quality assurance efforts.

Minimum Job Qualifications and Technical Competencies
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, and four years test engineering experience with two years of experience working on complex projects. Four years of experience leading and mentoring test staff.
* Or an equivalent combination of education and seven years test engineering experience with two years of experience working on complex projects and four years of experience leading and mentoring test staff.
* Or seven years of experience in test engineering, two years of experience working on complex time-boxed projects and two years of experience leading and managing test staff.
* This position requires 4-5 years of test automation or development experience using an object-oriented language, preferably Java or C#.
* This experience will be demonstrated with:
- Experience using Rational Software's suite of products or other testing tools
- Experience writing automated testing scripts
- Experience working with business partners in writing detailed test plans

* Understands organizational resources, priorities, needs and policies
* Ability to manage project resources, adjust schedule and priority in respond to business needs
* Must be self-motivated and work with minimal direction. Able to prioritize workloads and effectively participate in multiple projects and priorities
* Demonstrated ability to work well and lead individuals, peers and business teams
* Excellent written and verbal communications skills and the ability to interact with variety of customers and stakeholders
* Ability to work cooperatively in a group to achieve common goals
* Able to establish and maintain productive working relationships with co-workers
* Strong customer service attitude and skills
* Able to coach and provide direction to others in test automation.
* Technically proficient in core technologies and methodologies used by the team.
* Able to mentor and provide direction to others in programming and debugging, and in analysing and solving program and system issues and problems.
* Experience or training in project management techniques is a plus

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
* Contributes to efficient and effective program and system solutions in solving complex business problems.
* Designs test automation infrastructure for large projects and directs team members in implementing the design.
* Develops complex programs and systems in support of software quality assurance processes.
* Assists management in creating and maintaining plans/processes in supporting corporate projects.
* Manages the escalation of issues and requests to insure the needs of the business are met
* Sets an example of accountability for all associates by following policies, standards, and procedures
* Steps up to conflicts, reads each situation quickly, and finds common ground to get cooperation
* Meets regularly with each associate to discuss status of assignments
* Defines, rewards, and communicates success in terms of the whole team and the value to the customers
* Sets priorities based on what is most important to the business. Focuses on achieving the "blue chips" and eliminating the barriers
* Ensures that the associates focus on the operational activities that ensure maximum availability and reliability of the supported platform/technology
* Provides technical leadership and direction to testing staff; fosters open dialogue; defines success in terms of the whole team. Provides information to the associates in a timely manner.
* Acts as a resource so the associates can make accurate decisions
* Provides status to our customers on their requests and issues
* Provides input for the preparation of the department's operational budgets for the fiscal year
* Contributes to and supports the corporation's quality initiatives by encouraging team and individual contributions toward the corporation's quality improvement efforts
* Acts as a consultant to manage, configure, implement, monitor, identify, diagnose, resolve problems and perform analysis related to the integrated IT environment
* Represents the Release and Quality Assurance organization to contribute and advocate best practices in the design and implementation of Information Technology solutions

OTHER JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Contributes to and supports the corporation's quality initiatives by encouraging team and individual contributions toward the corporation's quality improvement efforts.
* Provide project information to the project manager and lead developer
* Provide updates to Management as required

Only local candidates will be considered.