Quality Assurance Lead - Philadelphia, United States - A2C

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    Will be Partnering with PMO on a portfolio of integration projects-center city phila

    ON SITE IN PHILA Tues-thurs

    WHY THIS ROLE

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    A ++ BENEFITS

    • 401K AND PENSION'
    • 40 DAYS PT0
    • TRAINING
    • PLATINAM HEALHTCARE 0 OUT OF POCKET
    • Provide effective leadership to the testing team by managing performance, providing coaching and feedback, and ensuring continued professional development.
    • Establish comprehensive test strategies and outline the testing approach including identification of objectives, scope, test levels, test techniques, and resources required for the testing process.
    • Prepare detailed test plans that outline objectives, schedules, deliverables, test environment setups and resource allocations.
    • Manage the testing team and designated resources by assigning tasks, setting priorities, monitoring progress, and providing guidance, support, and training to help improve the teams overall skills and productivity

    Roles & Responsibilities:

    Developing the test strategy: A test lead devises a comprehensive test strategy outlining the overall approach to testing the software application. It encompasses the objectives, scope, test levels, test techniques and resources required for the testing process.

    Creating the test plan: The test lead prepares a detailed test plan that outlines the test objectives, schedule, deliverables, test environment setup and resource allocation. It serves as a blue print for the testing activities and ensures that the team follows a structured approach.

    Managing the test team: They manage the team by assigning tasks, setting priorities and monitoring progress. They provide guidance, support and training to the team members, helping them improve their skills and productivity.

    Designing test scenarios and cases: The test lead collaborates with the test team to create test scenarios and cases that cover all the possible functionalities and requirements of the software application. They ensure that the test cases are comprehensive and effective and adhere to the test strategy.

    Reviewing test artifacts: They review test artifacts, such as test cases, test scripts and test data, to ensure their quality, consistency and adherence to the test strategy and test plan.

    Managing text execution: The test lead oversees the execution of test cases, ensuring that the testing process follows the test plan and that the team addresses issues promptly. They monitor testing progress and provide regular updates to clients and management.

    Reporting test results: They consolidate and analyze the findings and prepare comprehensive test reports. These reports highlight the defects found, their severity and the overall quality of the software application.

    Tracking defects and ensuring resolution: A test lead tracks and manages defects using a defect tracking system. They liaise with developers to resolve defects promptly.

    Evaluating and improving the testing process: They assess the effectiveness of the testing process, identify areas of improvement and implement changes to enhance the quality and efficiency of the testing activities.

    Test Lead Skills:

    • Test Planning and strategy
    • Test Automation
    • Test case development
    • Defect management
    • Risk management
    • Performance testing
    • Requirements analysis
    • Agile methodology
    • Time management and prioritization