Manager Quality Assurance Team Lead

Kolter Solutions is seeking a Manager Quality Assurance Team Lead

Location: Remote

Job Description:

The Enterprise Test Manager will play a crucial role in the successful implementation of the Comprehensive Child Welfare Information System (CCWIS). The IT Enterprise Test Manager is a pivotal role in our large- scale IT modernization project, focusing on the effective planning, coordination, and execution of comprehensive testing strategies. This position demands a highly skilled individual with exceptional experience in Azure DevOps and a proven track record in developing advanced testing frameworks.

Minimum Qualifications:

The activities this candidate will be tasked with include, but are not limited to the following: Change Strategy Development:

TEST STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT:
• Develop and implement a robust testing strategy encompassing all aspects of the modernization project.
• Create detailed test plans, scripts, and execution plans to ensure comprehensive coverage of all features and functionalities.

AUTOMATION IMPLEMENTATION:
• Design and implement automated test plans to streamline testing processes.
• Utilize Azure DevOps for test automation, ensuring alignment with project objectives and timelines.

COORDINATION:
• Coordinate with project managers, developers, and other stakeholders to align testing activities with overall project goals.

QUALITY ASSURANCE AND CONTROL:
• Oversee all phases of testing to ensure software quality and compliance with specifications.
• Manage defect tracking and resolution processes to maintain high standards of software reliability and performance.

PERFORMANCE AND STRESS TESTING:
• Plan and execute performance and stress tests to evaluate system stability and scalability.
• Analyze test results and provide insights for system enhancements and optimizations.

REPORTING AND DOCUMENTATION:
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of test cases, results, and metrics.
• Regularly report on testing progress, challenges, and outcomes to project stakeholders.

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT:
• Continuously assess testing processes and tools for potential improvements.
• Stay abreast of new testing methodologies and technologies to enhance testing efficiency and effectiveness.


Additional Duties:

• Create detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test cases based on the requirements of the modernization project. Execute these tests to ensure the application's functionality aligns with the specified requirements.
• Manage and generate test data required for executing test cases. Ensure that the data is representative of real-world scenarios to validate the system's effectiveness in actual operational conditions.
• Set up and maintain test environments that mimic production environments. Ensure that all necessary configurations and data are in place for accurate and effective testing.
• Identify, document, and report bugs and issues found during testing. Use bug tracking tools to monitor the status of reported issues and ensure they are resolved in a timely manner.
• Work closely with developers to understand the technical aspects of the application. Collaborate in troubleshooting issues and refining the product based on test findings.
• Conduct performance testing to assess the application's behavior under various levels of load and stress. Analyze the results to identify performance bottlenecks and recommend improvements.


Preferred Skills and Certifications:


• Bachelor's degree in one of the following Management Information Systems, Computer Science or related field preferred
• Extensive experience in Microsoft Azure Dev Ops
• Experience and knowledge of Test Management principles, methodologies, and tools.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships.
• Ability to influence others and move toward a common vision or goal.
• Flexible and adaptable; able to work in ambiguous situations.
• Organized with a natural inclination for planning strategy and executing tactics.
• Familiarity with project mgmt. approaches, tools, and phases of the project lifecycle.
• Experience with large-scale modernization project.

Kolter Solutions is a leading professional staffing company based in Central Florida. We place highly skilled individuals on a contract, contract-to-hire and direct hire positions at clients nationwide.
Kolter Solutions has proudly been recognized as the "2023 Best Places to Work ” by the Orlando Business Journal and "2022 Best Staffing Companies to Work for " by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA). We are also in the Fast 50 – 2022 Fastest growing companies in Central Florida !

We offer:

• Full Health Benefits
• Vision
• Dental
• 401 (k)
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Benefits such as short-term disability, accidental insurance, and supplemental dental and vision.
• Employee Discounts
• Referral Program

Kolter Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under federal, state or local applicable law.