What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Quality Assurance Test Manager position at ManhattanLife Insurance & Annuity Company?
Job Description
Job Description
Who we are :
ManhattanLife Insurance and Annuity Company was founded in 1850, the Company’s longevity makes it one of the oldest and most reliable health and life insurance companies in the country. Operating successfully for 175 years is a testimony to ManhattanLife’s enduring history, and an indicator of the reliability of our future. ManhattanLife’s headquarters are in Houston, TX and the company is continually growing with multiple office locations nation-wide. ManhattanLife offers attractive employee benefits starting day one, including immediate coverage under our health, dental and vision plans. We offer flexible schedules, including shortened hours on Fridays, free parking, company-wide events, professional development (LOMA testing) and a company-wide wellness program.
Scope and Purpose :
Join ManhattanLife as a Software Quality Assurance Test Manager, where you'll lead a team committed to ensuring excellence in software quality. In this role, you’ll drive best practices to support and maintain a zero-defect production environment, pushing the boundaries of innovation to deliver high-quality solutions that align with our business objectives. Your leadership will be key in fostering continuous improvement and achieving quality-driven success across the organization.
As the manager of the Software Quality Assurance team, you’ll have direct impact on shaping the future of our software initiatives, working closely with cross-functional teams to meet and exceed the expectations of our clients and stakeholders.
Duties and Responsibilities :
- Write software test strategies, plans, and test cases.
- Implement automated test harnesses for feature level test automation of APIs and web services.
- Provide guidance, leadership, and training to all QA members integrated into the Agile SCRUM development teams and ensure consistency of our built-in quality efforts across all SCRUM teams.
- Responsible for assigning resources against competing projects and negotiating timelines with PMs and Development Managers / Leads.
- Responsible for the quality of the products being released.
- Define test plans.
- Recommend and implement test tools.
- Use Continuous Improvement initiatives to improve product quality.
- Collaborate with the development teams to ensure that User Stories are testable.
- Manage hiring, retention, and performance management for the QA team.
- Ensure documentation of SW validation activities and results for all phases of the software life cycle.
- Complete special projects and tasks as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications :
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field; 10 years’ relevant work experience will be considered in lieu of education.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Travel Requirements :
This position may require light travel within a ten-mile radius from one office location to another as needed.
Professional Development :
Physical Demands :
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, type, and use mouse; reach with hands and arms and talk and / or hear. The employee is required to sit for extended periods of time. The position may require lifting, pulling or moving items weighing upwards of 10 pounds as it relates to office or desk supplies.
Work Environment :
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones via WebEx, physical phone while in office, and photocopiers when necessary.
Other Duties :
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to the job at any time without notice.
AAP / EEO Statement :
ManhattanLife prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. EOE Employer / Vet / Disabled. ManhattanLife values differences. We are committed to fostering an environment that attracts and retains a diverse workforce. With individuals from a variety of backgrounds, ManhattanLife will be better equipped to service our customers, increase innovation, and reduce risks. We encourage the unique perspectives of individuals and are dedicated to creating a respectful and inclusive work environment.
