Steampunk, Inc.
Software Defect Manager
Steampunk, Inc. - Mc Lean, Virginia, us, 22107
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Steampunk, Inc.
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated
Software Defect Manager
to lead and manage the defect tracking, resolution, and quality assurance processes for our software development lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in defect management, testing, and team leadership, with a strong focus on ensuring that software products meet the highest quality standards. As the Software Defect Manager, you will work closely with developers, QA teams, product managers, and other stakeholders to identify, manage, and resolve defects in a timely manner across multiple release trains, ensuring a smooth and efficient release cycle.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee the entire defect lifecycle, including identification, tracking, prioritization, and resolution, ensuring all defects are addressed effectively.
Maintain and manage defect databases using tools like Jira, ensuring proper documentation and clear reporting of defects.
Collaborate with development, QA, and product teams to prioritize defects based on severity and impact, acting as a liaison to facilitate resolution.
Lead root cause analysis for critical or recurring defects to identify underlying issues and implement corrective actions.
Continuously evaluate and improve defect management processes, defect tracking systems, and QA practices.
Provide regular reports on defect status, trends, and metrics to senior management.
Participate in Agile or Scrum meetings to ensure timely defect resolution within sprint cycles.
Proactively identify opportunities for defect prevention, test case improvements, automation, and better development practices.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
5+ years in software quality assurance, testing, or defect management.
2+ years in a leadership or managerial role overseeing defect processes.
Strong knowledge of defect tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Bugzilla, TFS, Quality Center).
Proficiency with test management tools and automated testing frameworks (e.g., Selenium, TestNG, JUnit).
Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe).
Familiarity with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, communication, and leadership skills.
Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of handling fast-paced environments.
Preferred Qualifications
Certification in ISTQB or similar.
Experience with automated testing tools like Selenium, QTP, LoadRunner.
Knowledge of version control systems like Git.
Agile certifications such as CSM or SAFe.
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Software Defect Manager
role at
Steampunk, Inc.
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated
Software Defect Manager
to lead and manage the defect tracking, resolution, and quality assurance processes for our software development lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in defect management, testing, and team leadership, with a strong focus on ensuring that software products meet the highest quality standards. As the Software Defect Manager, you will work closely with developers, QA teams, product managers, and other stakeholders to identify, manage, and resolve defects in a timely manner across multiple release trains, ensuring a smooth and efficient release cycle.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee the entire defect lifecycle, including identification, tracking, prioritization, and resolution, ensuring all defects are addressed effectively.
Maintain and manage defect databases using tools like Jira, ensuring proper documentation and clear reporting of defects.
Collaborate with development, QA, and product teams to prioritize defects based on severity and impact, acting as a liaison to facilitate resolution.
Lead root cause analysis for critical or recurring defects to identify underlying issues and implement corrective actions.
Continuously evaluate and improve defect management processes, defect tracking systems, and QA practices.
Provide regular reports on defect status, trends, and metrics to senior management.
Participate in Agile or Scrum meetings to ensure timely defect resolution within sprint cycles.
Proactively identify opportunities for defect prevention, test case improvements, automation, and better development practices.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
5+ years in software quality assurance, testing, or defect management.
2+ years in a leadership or managerial role overseeing defect processes.
Strong knowledge of defect tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Bugzilla, TFS, Quality Center).
Proficiency with test management tools and automated testing frameworks (e.g., Selenium, TestNG, JUnit).
Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe).
Familiarity with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, communication, and leadership skills.
Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of handling fast-paced environments.
Preferred Qualifications
Certification in ISTQB or similar.
Experience with automated testing tools like Selenium, QTP, LoadRunner.
Knowledge of version control systems like Git.
Agile certifications such as CSM or SAFe.
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