Quality Assurance Lead
The QA Lead will "lead" the testing effort for multiple applications or products through the testing cycle. The QA Lead will execute test plans on pre-release/release versions of applications or products to record and evaluate product defects. We ask that you have an understanding of testing life cycles, experience with a variety of testing techniques, and strong written. The QA Lead will be a conduit for their QA team for the project they are assigned to, ensuring a test process that releases the highest quality product possible, and completing these projects on time and within budget.
Responsibilities :
- Lead, mentor QA team members, and manage outside contract testers
- Attend meetings with partners and communicate QA needs and concerns
- Develop and complete testing budgets. Adjust staffing and ensure that all project hours are tracked and that they are following budgetary projections
- Create project test plans, test cases, and reporting with production, development, and QA leaders
- Coordinate with Quality Engineers to identify test areas in need of automation
- Create, monitor, and control metrics affecting product and team quality.
- Keep proper documentation and audit trails regarding action taken against reported bugs, production requests and developer communications
- Regularly check the bug database contents, bug reports, and TestRail suites
- Develop and manage testing schedules, ensuring that the QA team meets expectations and deadlines
- Train and evaluate testing resources, both internal and external vendors
- Manage, review and approval of QA relevant project milestones and releases
Basic Qualifications :
- 2 years QA Sr Tester experience
- Mentor, lead and coaching team members.
- Experience working in an Agile Development methodology
- Proficient in Jira and TestRail or similar bug tracking database
- Actively create thoughtful testing procedures and materials
- Actively communicate a positive, outgoing approach to Quality Assurance
- Able to give and accept positive as well as constructive feedback
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to handle high pressure situations and prioritize multiple tasks
Preferred Qualifications:
- Coding and programming experience
- Strong project management skills
- Solid knowledge and understanding of the Disney Brand
Required Education :
- Associates Degree in a related field or equivalent experience
Preferred Education :
- Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent experience