Seeking a strong QA Manager to manage a group of QA Engineers in Kharkiv, Ukraine. The focus is to ensure that new and existing features for our products are released with the highest quality. A solid technical background and creativity in problem solving are essential. The QA manager will work closely with cross functional teams to ensure timely and high quality deliveries. Will work with remote locations including Plano, TX, London, England, Ottawa, Canada, and Saint Petersburg, Russia.
Responsibilities:
• Manage, guide, oversee and mentor members of the QA team in Kharkiv.
• Provide leadership, guidance and opportunities for the team members to expand their capabilities and skills.
• Responsible for selection of QA Engineers.
• Create project plans and delivery schedules.
• Develop Automation Plans and Test Strategies.
• Monitor test plan execution.
• Ensure that test strategies and plans for projects follow the companies QA processes and test strategies.
• Provide program management with test results and metrics to support timely and effective decision making.
• Participate in design sessions and reviews with Technical Team and Subject Matter Experts.
• Drive opened defects to closure.
Requirements:
• 5+ years experience in managing and leading complex projects from test planning through production launch.
• BS or MS Computer Science or equivalent.
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills required.
• Excellent trouble-shooting skills with both technical and non technical issues.
• Experience with Agile or Scrum processes.
• Experience using office software (word processor, spreadsheets, and presentations).
• Experience using Symbian UIQ or S60 Smartphones, PDAs, or pocket PC applications.
• Thorough understanding of software quality measurements.
• Strong work ethic and self motivated.
• Strive for high standard of excellence and thrive in a result orientated team environment.
Desirable:
• Experience testing Symbian or Blackberry based applications.
• Experience with device automation tools.
• Experience with filter testing. |