Investment Bank Requirements
Title : QA Automation Manager
Location : New York City, NY
Duration : Full Time
Salary/Rate : Up to $140K/Annum Plus Benefits
LOCAL –In-person is a MUST
Hands On Exp & “Automation Framework” is THE KEY for bagging this spot
IT Department Name: Quality Assurance
Job Title: Manager – Automation Test Group
Job Description
We are seeking a New York City-based Manager to join our Quality Assurance Test Automation Group.
• Describe the role: As a member of a small core Test Automation Group, the individual will also be responsible for maintaining components of the automation framework consisting of Excel macros, VBScript code and SQL queries. The individual will work closely with QA Analysts, Developers, Project Managers and Business Analysts responsible for applications. The Test Automation Manager will be required to direct automation engineers both onshore and offshore on day to day activities as well as provide weekly/ monthly status reports and work estimates to QA management. The individual may also be required to develop and execute application performance tests using our automation framework and Performance Testing Tools (e.g., LoadRunner or SilkPerformer). The individual will also share in the responsibility of supporting Quality Center.
Describe the applications and business or enterprise functions the role supports:
• The key job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
o Manage and coordinate work for onshore and offshore resources by assigning work tasks and verifying work quality.
o Integrate automated test cases into existing Quality Center system and automation framework.
o Provide solutions needed to enhance the automation suite and automation framework capabilities.
o Provide accurate and precise estimates for assigned task duration, along with confidence levels and foreseeable dependencies.
o Assist in budget planning and resourcing for automation team.
o Work closely with tool vendors for maintenance renewals and tool purchases.
o Develop and execute performance tests using industry standard performance testing tools.
o Work closely with application team members to determine work prioritization, resolve issues and improve project delivery and success.
o Communicate and present to individuals of all organizational levels.
o Produce detailed status reports on a weekly and monthly basis to QA Manager.
o Provide ongoing Quality Center support including periodic Quality Center server software upgrades.
Job Qualifications
The ideal candidate should have the following:
- Qualifications, Experience, and Education:
o Three+ years of management experience.
o Eight+ years of “hands-on” Software Test Automation experience working on a range of software development environments, especially Java and .Net based applications.
o Three+ years of “hands-on” Performance Testing experience using either SilkPerformer or LoadRunner
o Proven knowledge of automation testing tools, QuickTest Pro and TestPartner preferred.
o Proven knowledge and application of structured testing concepts, methodologies and tools
o Strong understanding of automation frameworks, plus 2+ years experience working on projects utilizing a custom automation framework.
o Testing experience of investment related and/or equities order management/trading applications a plus
o Experience working with offshore resources
o Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent experience
- Skills:
o Exceptional communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and written
o Superior problem solving skills
o Develop and maintain good professional working relationships, especially within the test team and with those who interact regularly with the test team.
o Ability to manage numerous concurrent tasks under time constraints
o Proficiency in development languages; VBScript, VBA, and VB
o Proficiency in advanced SQL queries
o Strong understanding of database architecture/concepts
o Proficiency in development of tools using .Net (C# and VB) a plus
o Proficiency working with HP Quality Center and working knowledge of Quality Center API’s
o Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel in particular, Word, Project Management)
Thanks & Best Regards,
Chirag Kothari
XDuce
Certified Minority Business Enterprise
15 Corporate Place South; Suite # 419
Piscataway NJ 08854
Phone: 732 465 9100, 732 930 3202 (c) | Email: chirag.kothari@xduce.com
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