Job Description Our client is a major cable broadcast network located in the heart of NYC. They are looking for a seasoned QA Test Lead with digital ad sales domain experience. The ideal candidate will have extensive WideOrbit product knowledge. This is a long term contract opportunity that is expected to last 1-2 years.
Mandatory Qualifications: BS/MS in Computer Science or relevant field
- 5+ years work experience in software testing role
- 3+ years managing onsite/offshore testing teams
- Domain experience in Ad Sales (e.g. Linear and Digital)
- Product experience in WideOrbit
- Operating Systems/Platforms: Windows 7, Citrix and VMs
- Languages: SQL and Oracle queries, VB script, HTML5
- Expert knowledge of SDLC/STLC, Scrum, Agile and Waterfall methodologies
- Experience in back-end data validations and end-to-end testings
- Detail oriented with strong communication skills (verbal and written)
- Exceptional analytic and problem solving skills
- Ability to advocate for QA best practices, great usability and exceptional quality
- Quick learner and a team player
- Customer service orientation
- ISTQB Foundation Certified
Additional Requirements: Create and maintain test cases and test scripts for different test types (e.g. Regression, functional, system integration and UAT)
- Work with Project Manager and other technical leads to establish QA milestones and agree on QA test plan/approach
- Document test plan and create requirement traceabilitiy matrix
- Plan, organize test artifacts and perform test executions manually
- Perform validations on test environment readiness and generate test data as needed
- Perform regression testing to validate the resolution of application defects
- Make recommendations to enhance existing test suites and test cases for future regression
- Manage test activities of other onsite/offshore QA members, providing direction, test estimations, and reporting their activities to management
- Implement appropriate measurements and test metrics to be applied for system under test and against testing team
- Track bug defects in JIRA and prepare test status/result summary to Project Manager
- Review of test results and defects to determine/assess impact to overall project plan and implementation schedule
- Participate in team process and continuous improvement initiatives by understanding development life-cycle.
Please be aware that H1B transfer and/or sponsorship for this role is NOT available at this time. Job Type: Contract Salary: $55.00 /year Job Location:
Required education:
Required experience:
- WideOrbit product knowledge: 2 years