Role: Lead QA Engineer

Location: Litchfield Park, AZ (4 days onsite)
Duration: 1+ Years

Note: Need local folks only

Description:

Defines, programs, debugs and modifies tests for software enhancements and/or new products used in local, networked or internet-related computer programs. Using current programming languages and technologies. Completes documentation for testing, installation and maintenance.

Specific Responsibilities
Assists in defining user stories and the acceptance criteria therein
Mandatory: WMOS Functional QA Experience and automation exp.
Authors, audits and is responsible for test specifications for products, features and components
Assists in development of test plans for complex systems
Recognized expert in test automation through the engineering team
Writes unit, component and integration tests
Writes code that meets or exceeds all coding standards
Aids in selection of test writing tools and techniques
Responsible for identifying opportunities to increase testing effectiveness through automation of component, integration or complex system tests
Helps to select and evaluate automated testing tools and methodologies
Designs and builds tools to assist in curating complex data sets necessary for repeatable tests of integrated systems
Validates test results for complex systems and interactions
Adapts test suites to exercise code against new defects found
Performs code reviews
Aids in developing and enforcing coding and code review standards
Tracks time for assigned stories and overhead
Provides estimates for story testing work
Consults management on the costs and benefits of automated testing and tools
Interacts with business users, functional peer groups and managers
Communicates technical issues clearly and concisely
Leads discussions on user stories and the technical challenges inherent in solving them
Accountable for testing of all stories as well as component, integration and regression testing of components, features and complex services
Accountable for domain dependencies and critical paths
Anticipates risks and provides contingency solutions and timelines
Defines useful metrics and targets for domains
Measurably improves processes to achieve desired results
Innovates measurable improvements
Stabilizes emerging technologies
Achieves team consent and buy-in
Sphere of influence is Scrum or project development team and peers
Inspires teamwork and gently guides the development (Scrum) team
Provides guidance for the work performed by contractors
Assesses the quality of work and effectiveness of contractors