Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Director, Quality Assurance leads our SQA team with a strong emphasis on test automation. They possess a deep understanding of software quality assurance processes and methodologies, with a proven track record or implementing and managing automated testing frameworks within the .NET ecosystem.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leadership and Management (25%):
• Lead, mentor, and manage the SQA team, ensuring alignment with company goals and objectives.
• Develop and implement strategic plans for the SQA department, focusing on continuous improvement and best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Development, Product Management, and Operations to ensure high-quality software releases.
• Test Automation (30%):
• Design, develop, and maintain robust test automation frameworks within the .NET environment.
• Drive the adoption of test automation tools and practices across the SQA team and other relevant departments.
• Ensure comprehensive test coverage through automated testing and continuously improve the test automation process.
• Quality Assurance Processes (20%):
• Establish, monitor, and improve SQA processes, standards, and metrics.
• Ensure that all software meets quality standards before release to production.
• Manage the defect tracking process and ensure timely resolution of issues.
• Test Data Management (15%):
• Develop and maintain strategies for effective test data management.
• Ensure the availability and accuracy of test data for automated and manual testing.
• Implement best practices for the creation, storage, and maintenance of test data.
• Work with development and operations teams to manage test data in alignment with data privacy and compliance requirements.
• Innovation and Continuous Improvement (10%):
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies in software quality assurance and test automation.
• Implement innovative solutions to improve testing efficiency and effectiveness.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the SQA team.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in software quality assurance, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience in test automation, including hands-on experience with automation tools (e.g., Selenium, NUnit, MSTest).
• Skills and Competencies:
• Strong knowledge of software development life cycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in the .NET framework and C# programming language.
• Experience with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) tools and processes.
• Familiarity with performance testing tools and methodologies.
• Experience with Azure DevOps or similar tools for managing automated testing.

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