Quality Assurance Manager

ZipRecruiter; Silver Spring (MD); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a QA Manager to oversee the QA team and strategy. The role involves developing testing plans that ensure functionality and compliance, managing resources, and collaborating with developers to guarantee quality objectives are met. Ideal candidates should possess a BSc in a relevant field, extensive QA experience, and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in QA.
• Extensive experience in large scale design and implementation projects.
• Certifications such as ISTQB Advanced Level or Six Sigma are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee QA team and strategy to ensure comprehensive testing.
• Develop and execute testing strategies and manage resources.
• Collaborate with developers for issue resolution.

Skills

Load Runner

Cypress

Gherkin

Splunk

Azure DevOps

SDLC knowledge

Waterfall methodology

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelors of Science in relevant field

Masters in relevant field

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

*Proof of Work Authorization Required

*Experience working with federal government and live in NY area strongly desired

*Position is Subject to Contract Award

*May work remote with possibility of occasional travel to Brooklyn, NY

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The QA Manager will oversee QA team and strategy, ensuring comprehensive testing plans that guarantee functionality, performance, information security and alignment with project quality objectives.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors of Science in relevant field, Computer Science, Business, Engineering
• 6+ years of experience of QA
• Extensive experience in large scale design and implementation projects
• Masters in relevant field (desired)

CERTIFICATIONS:

• ISTQB Advanced Level, Six Sigma or equivalent

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and execute comprehensive test strategies and procedures
• Manage QA resources and testing timelines
• Ensure test coverages for peak usage, data integrity, and regulatory compliance
• Establish and monitor automated and manual testing pipelines
• Collaborate with developers and analysts for issue resolution and release readiness
• Provide senior technical support to QA team on testing methodologies, tools, and techniques

SKILLS:

• Proficient working with Load Runner, Cypress, Gherkin, Splunk, Azure DevOps
• Basic knowledge of the SDLC process and the Waterfall development methodology
• Strong communication skills, both verbally and written
• Strong leadership and decision making skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to ensure adherence to established project timelines