Senior Test Manager

Senior Test Manager

Project

Location:

Columbus, OH 43215 (Hybrid role)

Duration: 12+ months contract

Visa: USC, TN, H4-EAD, GC, GC-EAD

• 10-15 yrs of QA Testing
• 5+ years of leadership or management
• Data migrations, data encryption, data masking, etc
• Testing methodologies (e.g., unit testing, integration testing, system testing, performance testing)
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Master's degree preferred
• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in software testing, with at least 5 years in a leadership or managerial role
• Proven expertise in developing and implementing effective testing strategies, including experience with various testing methodologies
• Proficient in the use of testing tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, Postman, Load runner, xRay)
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex issues
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross‑functional teams
• Experience in managing and mentoring a team of test engineers, including performance management and professional development
• Knowledge of agile software development methodologies and their impact on testing processes
• Familiarity with software development life cycle models and project management practices
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects
• Financial Services Required Learning Courses:
  • UDAAP
  • The Gramm‑Leach‑Bliley Act

• Develop and oversee the implementation of comprehensive testing strategies and plans to ensure the quality and reliability of software products
• Manage a team of skilled test engineers, coordinating their efforts to efficiently execute test cases and analyze results
• Collaborate closely with development, product management, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and define appropriate testing approaches
• Identify and mitigate risks throughout the software development lifecycle, proactively addressing potential issues before they impact the project
• Establish and maintain testing frameworks, tools, and processes to optimize the testing workflow and ensure consistency across projects
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the testing team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement
• Analyze test results, generate comprehensive reports, and communicate findings to stakeholders, including recommendations for improvement
• Stay up-to-date with industry best practices, emerging technologies, and testing methodologies, and incorporate them into the testing strategy as appropriate
• Manage the testing budget and resources, ensuring efficient utilization and alignment with organizational goals
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure seamless integration of testing activities into the overall software development process

• Manage multiple testing streams in an Agile environment
• Manage a distributed team of test analysts and test executors
• Coordinate testing efforts with projects leveraging the same testing resources
• Design and templatize test and execution standards for analysts and test executors
• Create and communicate a testing strategy and plan
• Create and align test schedule with business, development, and testing resources
• Design, execute, and communicate reporting on test status and testing projections on daily, weekly, and sprint cadences
• Advocate for and support the testing efforts in team, management, and executive forums
• Experience with JIRA and Confluence
• Experience with Microsoft Tool set
• Strong organizational skills