QA Lead

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Job Description:

QA lead for a 6 months contract opportunity is available now in North York.

 

What makes this Special:

This position offers an opportunity for personal development, good compensation and the ability to contribute to important initiatives. We are actively reviewing candidates and scheduling interviews. Do not delay; apply now so you do not miss this opportunity.

 

Responsibilities:

1. Overall responsible/accountable for QA deliverables as outlined in the client methodology and as required by Projects
2. Single point of contact for QA/Testing activities on project working closely with Project Manager, Business Analysts, Development, Architecture and Operations teams
3. Planning and estimation of effort and resources required for projects.
4. Leading QA Analysts/Testers activities throughout Test Preparation and Test Execution phases.
5. Overall managing/tracking/reporting of Test activities for project
6. Ensure QA processes and practices are followed and adhered throughout project life cycle
7. Understand and identify interdependencies of the system changes and provide appropriate risk analysis of the impact to quality and testing efforts

 

Skills:

This position requires a demonstrated level of initiative and judgment in order to organize and prioritize tasks, workload and projects.

• Proficient knowledge and detailed understanding in the areas of Quality Assurance and Software Testing practices, standards and principles
• Proficient knowledge and detailed understanding of software development life cycle and methodologies
• Expert analytical and organizational skills, a team player
• Detailed understanding of System Integration Testing, Functional Testing, Regression Testing, Performance and Automation testing and other test types
• Proficient knowledge and proven experience in leading QA/Testing activities for large software integration projects
• Proven experience leading/managing/delegating/tracking activities of QA analysts and Testers
• Proficient knowledge of test management tools such as HP Quality Centre
• Working experience with software testing tools such as Toad, QTP, SoapUI,
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Tools
• Proficient knowledge of SQL, Oracle and other relational databases
• Working knowledge and experience in Retail sector preferred
• Strong relationship management skills
• Professional manner, tact, diplomacy and discretion in dealing with colleagues including senior management.
• Adaptable to set and prioritize work with varying exceptions. Able to work with diverse personalities and styles.
• Communicates with clarity, verbally and in one on one or group situations, or over the telephone.
• Communicates well in writing by composing clear documents; facility with editing and/or proof-reading is required

 

Requirement:

• 5 + years experience as QA Lead working with large, complex, integrated systems
• 5+ years experience testing high volume transaction-based, enterprise-wide systems
• 5+ years testing experience with web-based, N-Tier architecture, high transactional systems
• 5+ years managing/guiding Testing Resources through project cycles in areas of testing principals, meeting deadlines, problem resolution.
• 5+ years leading QA/Testing for large scale projects where the need to provide effort estimations and resource assignments were involved.
• Working experience and leading testing efforts using SOA based architecture and Web Services
• Working experience and leading testing efforts with Data Warehouse and ETL processes
• Working experience in SQL scripting, VB scripting
• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or applicable business discipline or equivalent from a recognized institution
• Working knowledge and experience in Retail sector preferred
• Understanding of Pharmacy, Supply Chain, Warehouse management or POS systems is an asset

Certificates, Licenses or Registration:

CSQA, CSTE certifications would be an asset, but not required

 

Keywords: QA, Lead, SOA, ETL, DW, SQL, POS, and QTP

 

How to Apply:

Online:

Apply online now at www.Brainhunter.com