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QA Lead

Software People, Inc.
Albany, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 2/26/2025 CLOSED ON 4/26/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the QA Lead position at Software People, Inc.?

Phone/Skype Hire. Onsite from day 1

Location: Albany, NY

Duration: 12- 24 months (High Possibility of Further Extensions)

Responsibilities

1. ALM Administration:

  • Manage ALM setup, configuration, and user administration.
  • Maintain user access permissions in ALM.
  • Ensure seamless integration of ALM with automation and performance testing tools.

2. Manual Testing Execution & Oversight

  • Design, develop, and maintain robust test cases based off functional requirements documentation.
  • Import test cases into ALM and oversee test execution activities.
  • Work closely with BA team(s) and Dev team(s) to clarify issues arising during test execution.
  • Generate and analyze test execution reports and defect tracking metrics.
  • Coordinate resolution of defects & re-validation of fixes.

3. UFT Script and Framework Development:

  • Design, develop, and maintain UFT automation frameworks (e.g., data-driven, keyword-driven, hybrid).
  • Develop robust UFT test scripts for functional and regression testing.
  • Implement best practices for automation script maintenance and execution.
  • Ensure automation scripts are integrated with ALM for execution and reporting.

4. LoadRunner Performance Testing:

  • Plan and execute performance testing strategies using LoadRunner.
  • Develop and maintain LoadRunner scripts for various protocols (HTTP, Web Services, API, etc.).
  • Analyze performance test results, identify bottlenecks, and provide recommendations.
  • Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to ensure performance optimization.

5. Leadership & Collaboration:

  • Lead and mentor QA team members, providing guidance on automation and performance testing best practices.
  • Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and infrastructure teams to define test requirements and ensure quality deliverables.
  • Define and implement QA processes, strategies, and standards across projects.
  • Drive continuous improvement in testing methodologies and automation coverage.

Skills Needed

  • Bachelor's Degree in math, science, computer science, psychology, or related. An equivalent combination of advanced education, training, and experience will be considered.
  • 15 years of relevant experience.
  • 15 years of experience in QA automation and performance testing.
  • Strong hands-on experience with ALM administration (user management, test execution, reporting).
  • Expertise in UFT (Unified Functional Testing) for automation scripting and framework development.
  • Proficiency in LoadRunner for performance testing, including script creation and result analysis.
  • Experience with API testing, database validations, and integration testing.
  • Strong knowledge of SDLC, STLC, Agile, and DevOps practices.
  • Experience integrating automation with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, Azure DevOps).
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Exposure to scripting languages like VBScript, JavaScript, or Python.

ISTQB or other QA certifications are a plus.

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