QA/Test Manager 2

Ampcus Inc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampcus Inc is seeking a QA/Test Manager 2 in Austin, TX. The role involves overseeing QA and testing throughout the software development life cycle, coordinating User Acceptance Testing, and managing defects. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of experience in QA management, with a strong focus on leadership and communication skills. Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall methodologies and testing tools like Jira and Selenium is required. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, ensuring high-quality software delivery.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in QA and testing management.
• Proven ability to oversee user acceptance, performance, and security testing.
• Excellent leadership skills and ability to coordinate testing teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced QA managerial tasks related to software development.
• Coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and lead defect management.
• Act as the main contact between IT, business users, and vendors.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Agile methodologies

Waterfall methodologies

Testing tools

Tools

Jira

JUnit

Selenium

Microfocus UFT

SQL

JProfiler

JMeter

Salesforce

Job description

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.

Job Title and Location

Job Title: QA/Test Manager 2.

Location: Austin, TX.

Overview

Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform highly advanced managerial tasks related to QA and testing activities as well as analysis and testing tasks related to software development and configuration.
• Responsible for activities during all phases of the system development life cycle including analyzing, diagnosing and resolving reported software problems and troubleshooting system issues for internal and external clients.
• Define and review the User Acceptance Testing (UAT) strategy specific to TDLR modernization projects (guidance to team during “Soft UAT” as well) and align resources and Subject Matter Experts (SME) for all review and testing activities.
• Coordinate sprint review feedback with Vendor staff and business SMEs.
• Review of Test Cases received from Vendor with SMEs and suggest edits.
• Work with business users and SMEs to create and update test cases, perform testing, and provide test results/reports (i.e. success/pass, defects, issues/concerns, etc.).
• Act as the main point of contact between IT Division, business users, and Vendor.
• Lead triage efforts and the tracking, prioritizing, and managing of defects.
• Review defects for themes, conduct root cause analysis, and suggest improvements.
• Provide and review weekly updates on UAT progress and results.
• Provide testing-related project status updates, progress on defects, and check progress on requirement traceability and coverage.
• Ensure UAT exit criteria are met and obtain final sign-off from the business.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Project Manager.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• 7 Years Required: Oversee user acceptance, performance, accessibility, interface, security, and data conversion testing
• 7 Years Required: Manage, perform, monitor, and report on test activities on modern technology platforms
• 7 Years Required: Review, update and create test strategy, suites, and cases
• 7 Years Required: Document and report test results, data conversion and integration issues/concerns, and problem incident reports (PIRs)/defects status
• 7 Years Required: Provide training and mentoring of testing team members
• 7 Years Required: Coordinate scheduling of testing staff, test activities, and meetings
• 7 Years Required: Experience with test tools such as Jira, TestSavvy, JUnit, Selenium, Microfocus UFT, SQL, etc.
• 7 Years Required: Experience and understanding of the full software life cycle with specific emphasis on the testing discipline. Experience in Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• 7 Years Required: Excellent leadership, communication, organization, planning, and problem-solving skills
• 4 Years Required: Experience with Performance monitoring tools such as JProfiler, JMeter, etc.
• 4 Years Preferred: Experience with Salesforce
• 4 Years Preferred: Experience working directly with a Texas state agency as an employee or contractor in a QA Test Manager role
• 4 Years Preferred: Experience as a team leader or project manager