QA Test Manager

Luna Data Solutions has an immediate contract position opening (contract term approximately 5 months, with possible extension) for a QA Test Manager resource with our public sector industry client located in Austin, TX. *This is a 100%onsite position.  

Role:  QA Test Manager

Key Activities/Responsibilities:

• Perform highly advanced managerial tasks related to QA and testing activities as well as analysis and testing tasks related to software development and configuration.
• Responsible for activities during all phases of the system development life cycle including analyzing, diagnosing and resolving reported software problems and troubleshooting system issues for internal and external clients.
• Define and review the User Acceptance Testing (UAT) strategy specific to the client''s modernization projects (guidance to team during “Soft UAT” as well) and align resources and Subject Matter Experts (SME) for all review and testing activities.
• Coordinate sprint review feedback with Vendor staff and business SMEs. 
• Review of Test Cases received from Vendor with SMEs and suggest edits.
• Work with business users and SMEs to create and update test cases, perform testing, and provide test results/reports (i.e. success/pass, defects, issues/concerns, etc.).
• Act as the main point of contact between IT Division, business users, and Vendor.
• Lead triage efforts and the tracking, prioritizing, and managing of defects.
• Review defects for themes, conduct root cause analysis, and suggest improvements.
• Provide and review weekly updates on UAT progress and results.
• Provide testing-related project status updates, progress on defects, and check progress on requirement traceability and coverage. 
• Ensure UAT exit criteria are met and obtain final sign-off from the business.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Project Manager.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience overseeing user acceptance, performance, accessibility, interface, security, and data conversion testing.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience managing, performing, monitoring, and reporting on test activities on modern technology platforms.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience reviewing, updating, and creating test strategy, suites, and cases.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience documenting and reporting test results, data conversion and integration issues/concerns, and problem incident reports (PIRs)/defects statusts (PIRs)/defect status.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience providing training and mentoring of testing team members.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience coordinating scheduling of testing staff, test activities, and meetings.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience with test tools such as Jira, TestSavvy, JUnit, Selenium, Microfocus UFT, SQL, etc.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience and understanding of the full software life cycle with specific emphasis on the testing discipline. Experience in Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in demonstrating excellent leadership, communication, organization, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience with Performance monitoring tools such as JProfiler, JMeter, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Salesforce.
• Experience working directly with a Texas state agency as an employee or contractor in a QA Test Manager role.
• Experience as a team leader or project manager.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits including health, dental, vision, STD, LTD, voluntary life insurance and more!
• Great work/life balance!

Luna Data Solutions, Inc. (LDS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees. All applicants will be considered for employment. LDS prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regarding age, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, national origin, genetics, protected veteran status, and/or disability status. A 7-year background check is required.