RCI-NYCERS-02132025 - QA Test Lead – 60% REMOTE – Brooklyn, NY
Requirement Number : 02132025
Client : NYC Employees Retirement System
Job Title : QA Test Lead
Location : 335 Adam Street, Brooklyn, NY,11201
Hours : THIS POSITION WILL ALLOW 40.00 - HOURS PER WEEK. PLEASE DO NOT ASSUME THAT OVERTIME WILL BE ALLOWED.
Duration : 12 Months
Job Description :
Hybrid- Currently it is 2 days onsite and 3 days offisite
Candidates must be willing and able to work from Brooklyn office
Job Description
- The QA Test Lead will manage processes and personnel to conduct quality assurance of the Pension Administration system which includes 32 separates functional work streams with complex and diverse use cases and scenarios.
- The QA Test Lead will need to support the testing of all the data bridging scenarios that will be adopted in the course of the transition from legacy system to new pension administration system.
- The QA Test Lead will also need to support the testing on legacy system as functionality is being retired and decommissioned.
- Duties will also include reviewing BRDs, functional and design specifications to ensure full understanding of the business and the system.
- The QA Test Lead will devise test objectives, test strategies, test plans, lead, and guide and monitor the analysis, design, implementation and execution of the test cases, test procedures and test suites.
- The Test Lead will determine if Automation, Performance, Load, API, cross browser testing etc. is required and manage the effort. In collaboration with other stake holders will estimate testing time, control and report on the test progress.
Scope of services :
The QA Test Lead will manage processes and personnel to conduct quality assurance of the PensionAdministration system which includes 32 separate functional work streams with complex and diverse use cases and scenarios.The QA Test Lead will need to support the testing of all the data bridging scenarios that will be adopted in the course of the transition from legacy system to new pension administration system.The QA Test Lead will also need to support the testing on legacy system as functionality is being retired and decommissioned.In addition to working with Client testers, the Test Lead will be working with SI and QA vendor closely for all phases of testing from requirements review, test script development, test execution, test result analysis and defect tracking.The Test Lead will need to adapt to new disciplines and frameworks that will be implemented in partnership with the QA vendorDuties will include :
Identify the scope of the testing required for a particular release based on the requirements of the documentIdentify the testing effort required by calculating the sizing needed for the given release and plan the required effort for the same.Identify if Automation, Performance, Load, API, cross browser testing is required and manage the effort.During the Testing Cycle, monitor the test progress by constantly assessing the work assigned to each of the resources and re-balance or re-allocate them as requiredCheck if there might be any delays in achieving the schedule and hold discussions with testers to figure out the issues that they may be facing and strive hard to resolve them.Present the timely status to the stakeholders & management and instill confidence about the work being done.Prepare software defect tracking and report status to stakeholders.Prepare any Risk Mitigation plans, if in case any delays are foreseen.Bridge any gaps and differences between the Testing team and the Management in order to form a clean two-way interface channel.Plan knowledge transfer sessions if required, to the team members for the tools that they would use.Figure out what skills are required and balance the test resources accordingly. Also, identify if there are any skill gaps and plan for training & education sessions for the identified test resources.Ensure that QA Process and Procedures are followed. Participate and prepare continuous improvement planCreate fun and conducive environment for all the resources to make sure they have maximum throughput.Mandatory Skills / Experience
Minimum of 10 years of experience in software quality assurance, with at least 4 years of recent experience as a QA Test Lead,Minimum 6 years of hands on QA experience on different platforms such as API, Web and Mobile applications.Minimum of 4 Years of experience in leading multiple projects or multiple applicationsDemonstrated experience successfully leading teams in a dynamic, fast environment, reporting status to higher management, creating defect reports with resolutions and test metrics.Strong knowledge on QA process and proceduresAble to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously in order to meet deadlinesExperience in STLC and Defect Life Cycle. Candidate will be required to prepare effort estimation and lead all aspects of testing.The candidate must have a certain level of business acumen coupled with technical knowledge.Experience working with Test automation tools (Knowledge of Selenium with Java as scripting language is a plus).Experience with Salesforce, Box, Copado or similar technologiesExperience conducting Load and Performance TestingExperience with API and Web Services testingProven ability to simulate and execute integrated and isolated tests to analyze results, leveraging CRUD operations on large volumes of raw data using SQL.Proficiency in analyzing business and functional documents, identifying and defining project scope, understand technical specifications and setup test environment, set clear goals and expectations, manage multiple priorities, prioritize activities, facilitate the collection of technical, operational or business requirements, set milestones and follow through to successful completion.Experience working in various SDLC processes including Agile.Excellent interpersonal skills including negotiation, problem resolution and customer serviceExpertise with MS-Office specifically Microsoft Word, Project, Excel, Visio & PowerPoint.Strong documentation and communication skills.Desirable skills / experience :
Experience testing complex enterprise applications involving Legacy systemsExperience in legacy system migration projectsExperience with API and Web Services testingExperience in Performance and Load TestingExperience with Workflow systems, preferably with IBM FilenetExperience in Public Pension Systems.Experience with test automation scripting languagesExperience with JIRA, SharePointCertification as Certified Software Test Professional (CSTP) or Certified Software Quality Analyst (CSQA), or Certified associate in software quality (CASQ) or ISTQB certified as CTFL (Foundation Level) or CTAL (Advanced Level) or CTEL (Expert Level).
