Test Lead

Arete Technologies, Inc.; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in New Orleans is seeking an experienced IT Consultant – Test Lead to oversee testing methodologies using HP ALM QC/PC. The role demands at least 7 years of leadership experience in application projects, with a strong understanding of the software testing lifecycle. The ideal candidate will be a technical expert in lifecycle management and will provide essential guidance to teams. Local candidates preferred, along with a Bachelor’s degree and ISTQB certification as a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of experience leading development projects.
• 3+ years with HP ALM QC/PC or similar platforms.
• International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical SME for application lifecycle.
• Conduct guidance on test methodology, tools, and processes.

Skills

Test methodology guidance

Application lifecycle management

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

HP ALM QC/PC

Job description

Arete Technologies, Inc. offers set of innovative Consulting and Outsourcing services, bridging the gap between requirements and outputs of various dexterous and facile companies worldwide. The thrust of providing global deliverables with focus on providing paramount and unsurpassed services combined with cost saving solutions to the clients.

We understand the business requirements in the present day corporate scenario and aspire to provide world-class services enabling the organization to burgeon and flourish while keeping the work-life balance intact. The Global delivery mechanism followed at Arete Technologies, Inc. saddles proficient schemas and unconventional channels to provide one-stop solutions for all your workforce needs.

Our Team is an exquisite amalgamation of vast experiences of over 30 years in IT Consulting and Staffing industry. Connoisseurs in the field of staff augmentation for IT, we operate on 24 by 7 model with an aim of providing affordable and adept professionals with an assurance of satisfaction for both Consultants and Clients.

We are pre-eminent service providers in the field of staff augmentation, IT Consultancy, Software development, Web Development providing unexcelled services and focusing on both the employers and employees.

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE:

The IT Consultant – Test Lead is principally responsible for the design, standardization, governance, and oversight of Customer’s IT Standardized Test Methodology, using Customer’s HP Application Lifecycle Management Quality Center/Performance Center (ALM QC/PC) test platform. The team member will also serve as a Test and Deployment methods and process Subject Matter Expert (SME) responsible for the definition, review, and approval of process and tools standards. The role is an active thought leader who grasps the project significance, regardless of the given business unit, and translates that significance into the required testing and deployment planning, as well as, the required operational readiness for handoff to the operations team.

The Test Lead will also establish project status reporting standards, metrics, and calculations and will oversee reporting out to project teams, IT Leadership, and key stakeholders.

The role requires knowledge and experience in these areas:

• The abilities and experience to translate, adapt, and apply these test methodologies to the specifics of a given project, such that proper emphasis is evident in the testing and deployment plans, based on the given project’s characteristics, and also accommodates current and future, industry-accepted development methodologies, while adhering to Customer’s Solution Development Lifecycle (SDLC) framework.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as the primary technical SME for Customer’s application lifecycle and test management tool.
• Provide guidance on test methodology, tools, and processes.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum education required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience. An advanced degree is a plus.
• Desired: At least 7+ years of experience leading application or infrastructure development projects plus 3+ years working with HP ALM QC/PC or other industry-leading platforms and how it supports structured testing methodologies.

Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the position

Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position

• International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) certification is a plus.

Qualifications

Local Candidates will be preferred first.