SQA Lead / Quality Assurance Tester

SQA Lead / Quality Assurance Tester

Location: Pasadena, CA

Position Type: Full-Time

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience in leading and managing QA teams.
• Strong understanding of SQA and UAT principles, methodologies, and best practices.
• Experience with test management and automation tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical mindset and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Manage and lead a team of offshore/onshore QA professionals, providing guidance, coaching, and mentoring to ensure high-performance levels and continuous improvement.
• Quality Assurance: Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive QA processes and procedures to ensure the delivery of high-quality software products.
• User Acceptance Testing (UAT): Collaborate with stakeholders to plan, execute, and oversee UAT efforts, ensuring that software meets end-users' requirements and expectations.
• Test Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive test strategy that includes test planning, test case creation, execution, and reporting.
• Automation: Drive the adoption of test automation tools and frameworks to increase testing efficiency and effectiveness.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement and optimization in the QA and UAT processes.
• Documentation: Maintain clear and detailed documentation of test plans, test cases, and test results.
• Communication: Evangelize the importance of SQA and UAT throughout the organization, advocating for best practices and standards.
• Metrics and Reporting: Track and report on QA and UAT metrics, providing regular updates to the Director of Data and Field Services.

Additional Responsibilities

• Manage and execute the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLS) - requirements analysis, test planning, test case development, environmental setup, test execution, test cycle closure
• Create test cases, scenarios, and plans based on the requirements of the enhancement
• Execute all test plans to ensure that the newly developed software complies with the requirements and is stable for production release
  
  • Perform Regression, Functional, Performance, Usability, and User Acceptance testing based on documented requirements
  • Document and track defects, working with the Manager to ensure items are addressed and retested
  • Thoroughly document all test plans and outcomes in tracking systems
  • Troubleshoot software bugs and assist users with support tickets
  • Create training documentation on new releases
  • Maintain understanding of new testing strategies and best practices
  • Compile and distribute weekly IT report containing accomplishments

Why Join Our Clients Team

• The Client has an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), a retirement plan that allows employees to become partial owners of their company by holding shares of its stock.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment.
• Career growth and development opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture.

If qualified and interested in this opportunity, please apply with an updated resume and annual salary requirements.

No Corp to Corp / No Sponsorship / W2 Only / No third party candidates considered for this position.

JPC-6968