Senior Test Manager

Job Title: Senior Test Manager - 25-08453 Job Duration: 12 Months Contract Role Job Location: Columbus, OH 43215 (Hybrid) can you go upto 100 Miles of search for this role Client: BMW FS Pay Rate: $ 70.63/hr. on W2 Possible Titles: Test Lead, QA Manager, Test Manager, Sr QA Test Lead, Test manager 1.)10-15 of QA Testing Exp - 8+ automated 2.) Team Leadership/Management must be hands on - 7+ 3.) Selenium, GIT, JAVA - 5+ Loadrunner or performance testing tech x-ray, junit 4.) testing methodologies (e.g., unit testing, integration testing, system testing, performance testing) 5.) BS Degree, Master preferred 6.) Financial or related environment preferred Position Type:

Contract

Hybrid - 3 days on on-site, 2 days work from home Required:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.

Minimum 7-10 years of experience in software testing, with at least 5 years in a leadership or managerial role.

Proven expertise in developing and implementing effective testing strategies, including experience with various testing methodologies (e.g., unit testing, integration testing, system testing, and performance testing).

Proficient in the use of testing tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, Postman, Loadrunner, xRay).

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex issues.

Experience in managing and mentoring a team of test engineers, including performance management and professional development.

Knowledge of agile software development methodologies and impact on testing processes.

Familiarity with software development life cycle models and project management practices.

Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects.

Experience with JIRA and Confluence.

Experience with Microsoft Tool set.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Strong organizational skills.

Financial Services Required Learning Courses:

UDAAP

The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act Responsibilities:

Develop and oversee the implementation of comprehensive testing strategies and plans to ensure the quality and reliability of software products.

Manage a team of skilled test engineers, coordinating their efforts to efficiently execute test cases and analyze results.

Collaborate closely with development, product management, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and define appropriate testing approaches.

Identify and mitigate risks throughout the software development lifecycle, proactively addressing potential issues before they impact the project.

Establish and maintain testing frameworks, tools, and processes to optimize the testing workflow and ensure consistency across projects.

Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the testing team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Analyze test results, generate comprehensive reports, and communicate findings to stakeholders, including recommendations for improvement.

Stay up-to-date with industry best practices, emerging technologies, and testing methodologies, and incorporate them into the testing strategy as appropriate.

Manage the testing budget and resources, ensuring efficient utilization and alignment with organizational goals.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of testing activities into the overall software development process. Main Responsibilities:

Manage multiple testing streams in an Agile environment.

Manage a distributed team of test analysts and test executors.

Coordinate testing efforts with projects leveraging the same testing resources.

Design and templatize test and execution standards for analysts and test executors.

Create and communicate a testing strategy and plan.

Create and align test schedule with business, development, and testing resources.

Design, execute, and communicate reporting on test status and testing projections on daily, weekly, and sprint cadences.

Advocate for, and support, the testing efforts in team, management, and executive forums.