Director of IT Quality Assurance

Direct Hire

Must be commutable to Wayne, PA 19087

Hybrid onsite 2-3 days/week

No sponsorship is available- must be eligible for hire

No 3rd party consultants and no C2C rates

Overview:
Our client, a global logistics company, is seeking an experienced Director of IT QA to join the team! This is a Direct Hire opportunity.

Summary:

Our client is looking for a visionary Director of Quality Assurance to lead our Software Quality Assurance (SQA) team with a focus on advancing test automation. This role demands expertise in software quality methodologies, a strong grasp of test automation frameworks, and hands-on experience within the .NET ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

1. Leadership and Team Management (25%)

1. Guide, mentor, and manage the SQA team to align with the company s strategic objectives.
2. Develop and execute strategic plans for the department, emphasizing continuous improvement and industry best practices.
3. Collaborate with Development, Product Management, and Operations teams to ensure smooth, high-quality software deployments.

1. Test Automation (30%)

1. Build and maintain robust test automation frameworks tailored to the .NET environment.
2. Promote the adoption of automation tools and methodologies across teams.
3. Enhance test automation practices, ensuring extensive test coverage and optimizing efficiency.

1. Quality Assurance Practices (20%)

1. Define, monitor, and refine quality assurance processes, metrics, and standards.
2. Oversee the defect lifecycle, ensuring timely resolution and tracking.
3. Ensure all software releases meet quality benchmarks before production deployment.

1. Test Data Management (15%)

1. Create and maintain test data strategies to support both automated and manual testing efforts.
2. Guarantee the accuracy, availability, and compliance of test data.
3. Partner with development and operations teams to manage test data aligned with data privacy and regulatory requirements.

1. Innovation and Continuous Improvement (10%)

1. Keep abreast of emerging trends and technologies in quality assurance and test automation.
2. Introduce innovative solutions to boost testing efficiency and effectiveness.
3. Foster a culture of learning, adaptability, and growth within the SQA team.

Qualifications and Skills

Education and Experience

1. A Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
2. A minimum of 10 years of experience in software quality assurance, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity.
3. Extensive experience in test automation, including hands-on work with tools like Selenium, NUnit, and MSTest.

Core Competencies

1. In-depth understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile principles.
2. Exceptional leadership and team management abilities.
3. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
5. Proven ability to handle multiple projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Technical Expertise

1. Proficiency in the .NET framework and C#.
2. Experience with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
3. Familiarity with performance testing tools and methodologies.
4. Hands-on knowledge of tools like Azure DevOps for managing automated testing processes.