Iseries Qa Lead

iSeries QA Lead Issaquah WA Job Description Client is looking for an iSeires QA analyst Job Duties/Essential Functions Designs develops and executes software test strategies test plans and test scripts. Confirms accuracy and completeness of functional integration system end to end and acceptance test plans. Designs creates and approves (or oversees the creation and approval of) project test cases scripts and conditions as well as QArelated documentation. Develops and ensures adherence to standardized software quality assurance best practices policies processes and controls as it pertains to the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Develops and communicates accurate project estimates based on testing dependency analysis as requested by the project/management team. Analyzes and determines test dependencies including QA environment QA tools training build and deployment plans and communication processes. Analyzes relevant business content and participates in requirement gathering sessions providing input on requirement and design documents assessing requirements for testability clarity purpose inherent ambiguity contradictory functions and implementation. Develops documents and leads the Defect Management process. Ensures test cases are traceable to originating story/requirement and those tests fully test feature requirements and/or user story acceptance criteria. Manages defects appropriately by assigning monitoring and providing timely communication through the defect lifecycle. Conducts QA risk management process throughout the test plan phase defining and differentiating between risk defect and issue. Assists teammates in growing and developing the skills necessary to grasp application concepts and tool suite. Identifies and resolves problems often anticipating issues before they occur or before they grow; develops and evaluates options and implements solutions. Participates in requirements use cases and user story reviews. Provides accurate estimates for QA resources and testing schedules. Creates and gains project approval on project test plans. Creates and/or oversees the creation and approval of project test cases. Oversees or generates all QArelated documentation. Assists with requirement tracing through the test cycle process. Initiates are responsible for developing and updating new or existing documentation and processing service tickets. Collaborates with Development to resolve defects uncovered during testing cycles. Finds better systems and procedures to automate or improve our QA processes. Assists with standardized reporting and QA metrics. Assists with defect and requirement traceability and tracking resolution. Attends team and project meetings as necessary. Regular and reliable workplace attendance at your assigned location Requirement Required Minimum 3 years software quality assurance experience. Experience testing in an iSeries (RPG) environment Strong knowledge of HP ALM and similar QA test tools. Strong knowledge of a typical SDLC as well as experience testing on Agile or DevOps teams. Experience working on QA teams as part of agile processes and methodologies. Must be a selfstarter with the ability to work independently with different groups and teams utilizing solid communication skills. Excellent troubleshooting analytical and problemsolving skills. Excellent testing resource planning and test scheduling skills. Ability to produce effective software test plans and test cases. Ability to produce verifiable and consistent test evidence and results. Solid understanding of build tools and software configuration management standards. Software quality assurance experience. Experience testing in one or more of the following environments: Cloud based testing UI testing functional testing ntier client/server and RDBMS. Handson experience using HP IBM or other industry standard SQA tools. Experience with Oracle or MS SQL Server or DB2 and the ability to write SQL queries using table joins. Strong knowledge of Agile SDLC and SQA methodology. Excellent troubleshooting analytical and problemsolving skills. Excellent test resource planning and test scheduling skills. Ability to produce and mentor others in creation of effective software test plans and test cases. Ability to write quality defects and work directly with developers to resolve the defects. Solid understanding of build tools and software configuration management standards. Ability to communicate and work closely with other teams: System administration db administration Job Description: Expectations from this role: Create and Organise testing process based on project requirement and manage test activities within team for the following Test Estimates and Schedules. Ensure Test Coverage Produce test results defect reports test logs and reports to evidence for testing Publish RCA reports and preventive measures Ensure Quality of Deliverables Report project metrics and status Ensure adherence of Engineering practices processes and standards Understand and contribute to test automation/performance testing Work with DevOps team when required; to understand testing framework and QA process for implementing continuous testing Typical performance measures: Test Script Creation and Execution Productivity Defect Leakage Metrics (% of defect leaked % of UAT defects and % of Production defects) % of Test case reuse 4.Test execution Coverage Defect Acceptance Ratio 6.Test Review efficiency 7. Ontime delivery Effort Variance 8. Test Automation Coverage Performance Areas: Supporting Organization: Ensure utilization and quality of deliverables prepared by the team Coordinate Test Environment and Test Data provisioning Test Design Development Execution: Participate in review walkthrough demo and obtain sign off by stakeholder Prepare Test Summary Report for modules/features Requirements Management: Analyse Prioritize Identify Gaps; create workflow diagrams based on Requirements/User stories Manage Project: Participate in Test management Preparing Tracking and Reporting of Test progress based on schedule Domain relevance: Identify business processes conduct risk analysis and ensure test coverage Estimate: Prepare Estimate Schedule Identify dependencies Knowledge Management: Consume Contribute Review (Best Practices Lesson learned Retrospective) Test Design Execution: Test Plan preparation Test Case/Script Creation Test Execution Risk Identification: Identification of risk/issues and prepare Mitigation and Contingency plans Test & Defect Management: Conduct root cause and trend analysis of the defects Test Planning: Identify the test scenarios with understanding of systems interfaces and application Identify endtoend business critical scenarios with less support Create and review the test scenarios and prepare RTM Prepare estimates (time /effort) based on the requirements/User stories Identify scope of testing Client Management: Define KPIs to the engagement and ensure adherence to these KPIs. Stakeholder Connect: Handle monthly/weekly governance calls and represent issues for the team Skill Examples: Ability to Create Review and manage a test plan Ability to prepare schedules based on estimates Ability to track report progress and take corrective measures on need basis Ability to identify test scenarios and prepare RTM Ability to analyze requirement/user stories and prioritize testing Ability to carry out RCA Ability to capture and report metrics Ability to identify Test Data and Test Env. Specifications Knowledge Examples: Knowledge of Estimation techniques Knowledge of Testing standards Knowledge of identifying the scope of testing Knowledge of RCA Techniques Knowledge of Test design techniques Knowledge of Test methodologies Knowledge of scope identification and planning Knowledge of Test automation tools and frameworks Additional Sills: IseriesQaRpgle Skills: Category Name Required Importance Experience No items to display. 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