Software Development Tester Lead-Remote

TransUnion; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TransUnion is seeking an experienced QA Lead to manage and mentor a team in an Agile environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automation testing, leadership skills, and proficiency with tools like Selenium and Java. This remote position may require occasional in-person attendance at work-related events.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in a QA Lead or similar role.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, specifically Scrum.
• Proficient in creating and executing test plans, test cases, and test scripts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of QA professionals in an Agile environment.
• Develop and implement effective test strategies and methodologies.
• Collaborate with development and product teams to define user stories and acceptance criteria.

Skills

Leadership

Agile methodologies

Automation testing

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Certification in software testing (e.g., ISTQB, CSTE)

Tools

Selenium

Cucumber

Java

RestAssured

GIT

Gradle

Postman

Jira

Confluence

Job description

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What We'll Bring:

We are seeking an experienced QA Lead with a strong background in test team management, agile methodologies, and automation testing. The ideal candidate should possess excellent leadership skills, a deep understanding of testing frameworks, and proficiency in automation tools such as Selenium, Cucumber, Java, RestAssured, GIT, Gradle, and SQL. Additionally, knowledge of Google Cloud and API testing with tools like Postman would be highly valued.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field or 4 years of related experience.
• Proven experience in a QA Lead or similar role (3 to 5 years).
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, specifically Scrum.
• Proficient in creating and executing test plans, test cases, and test scripts.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Good English level (Speaking, writing, and reading).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in software testing (e.g., ISTQB, CSTE).
• Experience with other automation tools and frameworks.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices.
• Knowledge of performance testing tools and strategies.
• This is a remote position for candidates in Costa Rica, which may require occasional in-person attendance at work-related events at the discretion of management.

Impact You'll Make:

• Test Management Team:
  • Lead and mentor a team of QA professionals in an Agile (Scrum) environment.
  • Promote collaboration and communication within the QA team and cross-functional teams.
  • Develop and implement effective test strategies and methodologies.
• Project Traceability:
  • Utilize Jira and Confluence to ensure comprehensive traceability of test projects.
  • Collaborate with development and product teams to define and refine user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Testing Techniques:
  • Apply black box testing techniques to thoroughly validate software functionality.
  • Conduct exploratory testing to identify potential issues and enhance test coverage.
  • Proficient in defect reporting, ensuring accurate and detailed documentation.
• Automation Skills:
  • Lead the design and implementation of automated test scripts using Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber, Java, RestAssured, GIT, and Gradle.
  • Collaborate with developers to integrate automated tests into the CI/CD pipeline.
  • Monitor and maintain automation frameworks to ensure reliability and efficiency.
• API Testing:
  • Hands-on experience with API testing using tools such as Postman.
  • Validate the functionality, reliability, and performance of APIs in different scenarios.
• Cloud Knowledge:
  • Well-versed in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) projects, leveraging cloud-based testing solutions and environments.

This is a remote position which may require occasional in-person attendance at work-related events at the discretion of management.