Lead QA & Software Tester

Unclassified - Cincinnati, OH

Full-time - Mid Level

Cincinnati, OH

About the position

The position is responsible for planning and executing testing efforts for systems, releases, fixes, and enhancements. This includes documentation, reporting, analysis, and acceptance of the testing processes. The role involves collaboration with Project Managers, project teams, and functional business leaders to ensure project success and adherence to quality standards across applications and platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and execute complex system testing strategies and tactics to ensure software quality at all stages of the system life cycle.
• Develop and execute complex test plans and coordinate system testing efforts for compliance with requirements.
• Analyze test results and report on findings, risks, and progress regularly.
• Partner with IT and functional QA leaders to educate, guide, and audit the distributed QA process and execution.
• Ensure consistent adoption and utilization of common terms, artifacts, tools, technologies, and communications related to IT Quality Assurance.
• Develop and update QA/Software Testing documentation efficiently and timely according to departmental standards and procedures.
• Document online systems and testing procedures for knowledge sharing among team members.
• Guide onshore and offshore team resources in testing complex, multi-platform, and distributed applications.
• Review and provide feedback on test plans, test cases, automation tests, and test reports/results.
• Manage the execution of test plans, defect review board, requirement change requests, and processes for complex projects.
• Develop project plans, work assignments, target dates, and communicate this information to senior management and the business unit.
• Recommend process improvements related to testing planning and execution.
• Ensure key stakeholders are aware of any delays, risks, or issues impacting the project schedule.
• Generate quality assurance status reports to management for smooth IT project operations.
• Implement effective and corrective measures to address specific IT quality assurance issues.

Requirements

• Knowledge of complex system testing strategies and tactics.
• Experience in developing and executing test plans.
• Ability to analyze test results and report findings effectively.
• Strong collaboration skills with IT and functional QA leaders.
• Proficiency in QA/Software Testing documentation standards and procedures.
• Experience in guiding teams in testing complex applications.
• Ability to review and provide feedback on testing documentation and results.
• Project management skills to develop plans and communicate with stakeholders.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with multi-platform and distributed applications.
• Familiarity with IT Quality Assurance tools and technologies.
• Knowledge of process improvement methodologies.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• 401k retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities