Test Manager - Contract

SUMMARY:
Test Manager

POSITION INFO:

Our Client a Global Tech firm is seeking a Test Manager to join their team in Randburg on a contract basis. They offer stability, growth, attractive rates and a great working environment.

As a Test Manager, you will be responsible for the management of all testing activities within the company. This includes managing our internal test team as well as working closely with QA engineers to create and manage new testing methods. Your responsibilities will include setting up and maintaining automated test suites, developing custom automation tools, using JavaScript unit tests in combination with Selenium (Web driver) based testing and providing regular updates on your progress throughout this role.

Requirements

1. Manage the administration of testing scripts (including unit, integration, capacity, system, user acceptance and release) to maintain compatibility with existing applications, hardware and devices
2. Prepare and submit detailed test reports to describe testing outcomes and assist developers in resolving of defects
3. Improve software quality through the development of skills, processes and tools used to design, build and test systems
4. Maintain the information, technology and communication (ICT) quality management policies and processes that drive improvements in performance and customer satisfaction
5. Test business solution processes for compliance against documented standards and provide input to improvement programs that enhance the quality of services to the business
6. Coordinate and participate in HR recruit processes
7. Manage performance of multicultural team through collaborative leadership
8. Manage risk and dependencies
9. Managing and coordinating deliver of multiple vendors or service providers
10. Define defect and test management processes where applicable
11. Manage execution of STLC activities for User Acceptance Testing
12. Oversees projects/initiatives to make sure work is scheduled based on business priorities, risks and team capacity
13. Allocate resources capacity based on business priorities, risks and individual team members’ strengths
14. Support testing activities and creation of detailed UAT Test Plans(s), Test Approach(s), Test Case(s) and Test Completion Reports including identification of test data and review of documentation
15. Collaboration with domain experts, internal and external stakeholders integrating them with the project schedule
16. Plan UAT activities and refine UAT effort estimate as needed
17. Coordinate overall defect management for all UAT initiatives, including escalation and reporting
18. Provides suitable solutions and advise for issues/errors based on the understanding of the system and client business processes (Using previous experience)
19. Collaborate with team members to support release planning, estimation, and delivery processes
20. Accountable for test data identification and management
21. Assist in coordination of final business signoffs
22. Reports on overall testing progress within SDLC and STLC framework
23. Manage internal and external stakeholder expectations through defined engagement model
24. Analyse, interpret, and summarize test data and metrics, and communicate the results to project team, stakeholders, and management
25. Reviews client requirement and prepare high-level effort estimates for proposed projects, enhancements or defects
26. Recommend defect resolution approach based on RCA
27. Provide input to, or participate in, process improvement activities
28. Recognize problems and respond, systematically gather information, sort through complex issues, seek input from others, identify and report root cause of issues, make timely decisions, use consensus when possible, communicate decisions to others
29. Create reports when needed as part of stakeholder management
30. Assists in coaching junior staff, by helping them to make decisions, solve problems, manage meetings and set goals and assigning testing responsibilities
31. Assists in recruiting new staff, conducting interviews and evaluating potential candidates
32. Develops and maintains tools for verifying functionalities in a web application
33. Works closely with the development team to identify areas for improvement
34. Sets up, runs, and records tests for automated regression and functional testing, using any available automation testing tools
35. Performs root cause analysis in response to test failure reports
36. Ensures that automated builds and test results are available for developers as needed
37. Collaborates with software development teams to ensure effective test management throughout the project

Qualifications

1. IT Qualification or Equivalent Degree
2. International software testing qualifications board (ISTQB) Foundation or Test Analyst Advance Certification
3. 5 Years software testing experience
4. 5 years experience in team management
5. Experience in developing test automation tools and frameworks and knowledge of unit testing practices
6. Experience in web development required
7. Computer skills especially MS Office and Business Process Management tools
8. Strong analytical skills with a demonstrated ability to analyze business processes and workflows
9. Familiarity with Project Management will be an advantage
10. Lean Six Sigma will be an advantage
11. Video Entertainment experience will be an advantage

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