Sr. QA Lead Engineer Dev117E

 Senior QA Lead has superior skills in all aspects of software quality assurance, including software technologies and development concepts, QA methodologies and processes, as well as quality metrics and analytics.  He/she possesses the skills to design test suites for medium scale software projects, define quality metrics, implement tracking solutions, and provide reports on results.  He/she will also have an in-depth understanding of both business processes used in the Banking industry, as well as Web-based Enterprise software systems. He/she has client facing and management skills and experience.

Typical Responsibilities: Review and Analyze Functional Specifications and/or related documentation for the software product. Executes Test Scripts, manually, and identify variations from expected results  Trouble-shoot problems identified, and communicate results through the issue tracking system Defines and tracks quality assurance metrics such as defect densities, open defect counts, and statistical trends such as defect removal rate Develops, Publishes, and implements test plans of all variations, including Automated Scripts Develops and publishes proper metrics reporting and makes project recommendations based on the metrics. Retest bugs and properly identify potential impacts on other system components (for retest) Work closely with developers and project managers to discuss features and test strategies (as well as defects, resolutions, and project plans / activities) Performs inspections and sets quality assurance testing models for analysis of software applications that run in a complex, multi-platform, and client server environment.  Mentors other QA analysts and engineers and provides technical leadership

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:Lead experience.  Ability to analyze resource needs, delegate, and coordinate a test team of 2-5. Strong team, company partner and client communication skills. Ability to analyze functional specification for completeness Strong written communication skills. (MS Office skills, specifically MS Excel & Word) Strong problem solving skills. Knowledge of software QA processes, methodologies, and statistical analysis (Mercury is a plus) Ability to perform tests against Web applications, both front-end UI as well as back-end Databases, Application Servers, and Services under multiple operating systems (Unix and/or Windows based) Test Planning for large projects, including resources, test strategies, environments, etc. Test Scripting and Review (prefer Mercury Test Director/Quality Center & related best practices)

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:BA/BS in Business or Computer related discipline (Computer Science, Computer Engineering), or equivalent skills & experience. (2 year degree acceptable depending on skills and experience) 6-8+ years of software quality assurance experience.

To apply for this position please send your resume to humanresources@bottomline.com and reference DEV117E