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Senior Test Manager
At-a-Glance: Are you ready to build your career by joining an international automotive company? If so, our client is hiring a Senior Test Manager to lead and elevate the company's software testing initiatives.
Position Type Contract – Hybrid: 3 days on-site / 2 days work from home. Must be able to come to the office as needed and no more than 2 hours from the Columbus office.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Master's degree preferred.
Minimum 7‑10 years of experience in software testing, with at least 5 years in a leadership or managerial role.
Proven expertise in developing and implementing effective testing strategies, including experience with unit testing, integration testing, system testing, and performance testing.
Proficient in testing tools and frameworks such as Selenium, JUnit, Postman, LoadRunner, xRay.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, capable of identifying and resolving complex issues.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams.
Experience managing and mentoring a team of test engineers, including performance management and professional development.
Knowledge of agile software development methodologies and their impact on testing processes.
Familiarity with software development life cycle models and project management practices.
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects concurrently.
Financial Services Required Learning Courses: UDAAP, Gramm‑Leach‑Bliley Act.
Responsibilities
Develop and oversee comprehensive testing strategies and plans to ensure quality and reliability of software products.
Manage a team of skilled test engineers, coordinating efforts to efficiently execute test cases and analyze results.
Collaborate closely with development, product management, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and define appropriate testing approaches.
Identify and mitigate risks throughout the software development lifecycle, proactively addressing potential issues before they impact the project.
Establish and maintain testing frameworks, tools, and processes to optimize the testing workflow and ensure consistency across projects.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the testing team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
Analyze test results, generate comprehensive reports, and communicate findings to stakeholders with recommendations for improvement.
Stay up‑to‑date with industry best practices, emerging technologies, and testing methodologies, incorporating them into the testing strategy as appropriate.
Manage the testing budget and resources, ensuring efficient utilization and alignment with organizational goals.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure seamless integration of testing activities into the overall software development process.
Manage multiple testing streams in an Agile environment.
Manage a distributed team of test analysts and test executors.
Coordinate testing efforts with projects sharing the same resources.
Design and implement test and execution standards for analysts and test executors.
Create and communicate testing strategy and plan, aligning test schedules with business, development, and testing resources.
Design, execute, and report on test status and testing projections on daily, weekly, and sprint cadences.
Advocate for and support testing efforts in team, management, and executive forums.
Experience with JIRA and Confluence; Microsoft tools; strong organizational skills.
Get in Touch If you think you'd be a good match, submit your resume and reach out to Trusha to learn more.
Job Details Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Quality Assurance
Industry: Software Development
Location: Columbus, OH
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Position Type Contract – Hybrid: 3 days on-site / 2 days work from home. Must be able to come to the office as needed and no more than 2 hours from the Columbus office.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Master's degree preferred.
Minimum 7‑10 years of experience in software testing, with at least 5 years in a leadership or managerial role.
Proven expertise in developing and implementing effective testing strategies, including experience with unit testing, integration testing, system testing, and performance testing.
Proficient in testing tools and frameworks such as Selenium, JUnit, Postman, LoadRunner, xRay.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, capable of identifying and resolving complex issues.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams.
Experience managing and mentoring a team of test engineers, including performance management and professional development.
Knowledge of agile software development methodologies and their impact on testing processes.
Familiarity with software development life cycle models and project management practices.
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects concurrently.
Financial Services Required Learning Courses: UDAAP, Gramm‑Leach‑Bliley Act.
Responsibilities
Develop and oversee comprehensive testing strategies and plans to ensure quality and reliability of software products.
Manage a team of skilled test engineers, coordinating efforts to efficiently execute test cases and analyze results.
Collaborate closely with development, product management, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and define appropriate testing approaches.
Identify and mitigate risks throughout the software development lifecycle, proactively addressing potential issues before they impact the project.
Establish and maintain testing frameworks, tools, and processes to optimize the testing workflow and ensure consistency across projects.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the testing team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
Analyze test results, generate comprehensive reports, and communicate findings to stakeholders with recommendations for improvement.
Stay up‑to‑date with industry best practices, emerging technologies, and testing methodologies, incorporating them into the testing strategy as appropriate.
Manage the testing budget and resources, ensuring efficient utilization and alignment with organizational goals.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure seamless integration of testing activities into the overall software development process.
Manage multiple testing streams in an Agile environment.
Manage a distributed team of test analysts and test executors.
Coordinate testing efforts with projects sharing the same resources.
Design and implement test and execution standards for analysts and test executors.
Create and communicate testing strategy and plan, aligning test schedules with business, development, and testing resources.
Design, execute, and report on test status and testing projections on daily, weekly, and sprint cadences.
Advocate for and support testing efforts in team, management, and executive forums.
Experience with JIRA and Confluence; Microsoft tools; strong organizational skills.
Get in Touch If you think you'd be a good match, submit your resume and reach out to Trusha to learn more.
Job Details Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Quality Assurance
Industry: Software Development
Location: Columbus, OH
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