QA Lead

Hybrid in Albany, NY, US • Posted 4 hours ago • Updated 2 hours ago
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Skills

  • API
  • API QA
  • Agile
  • Analytical Skill
  • Application Lifecycle Management
  • Automated Testing

Summary

UNIVERSAL Technologies is seeking a highly experienced QA Lead with at least 15-years of related experience for a hybrid position in Albany, NY with deep expertise in Manual and Automation Testing, Performance Testing using LoadRunner ALM administration, UFT automation framework development. This role will lead quality assurance initiatives, oversee test automation and performance strategies, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, scalable solutions across enterprise environments.


WHO WE ARE UNIVERSAL Technologies, LLC is a Women-Owned (M/WBE) IT solutions and consulting company with over 15 years of experience delivering enterprise systems that drive performance and efficiency. We partner with public sector and private organizations to provide services across Development, Business Analysis, Project Management, Cyber Security, Network Engineering, Systems Administration, and Architecture. Our mission is to serve as an extension of our clients IT organizations, delivering high-quality, innovative solutions.


WHAT WE OFFER

  • Competitive compensation
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Group Life Insurance
  • 401(K) Retirement Plan
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) / Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Pre-Tax Transportation Program
  • Generous Paid Time Off and Holiday Policy

MANDATORY SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelors Degree in Mathematics, Science, Computer Science, Psychology, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience)
  • Minimum fifteen (15) years of experience in QA automation and performance testing
  • Strong hands-on experience with ALM administration, including user management, test execution, and reporting
  • Expertise in UFT (Unified Functional Testing) for automation scripting and framework development (data-driven, keyword-driven, hybrid frameworks)
  • Proficiency in LoadRunner for performance testing, including script development, execution, and analysis
  • Experience designing, developing, and maintaining automated test scripts for functional and regression testing
  • Experience with manual testing, including test case design, execution oversight, and defect management
  • Experience integrating automation frameworks with ALM and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, Azure DevOps)
  • Experience with API testing, database validation, and system integration testing
  • Strong knowledge of SDLC, STLC, Agile, and DevOps methodologies
  • Ability to analyze performance test results, identify bottlenecks, and provide optimization recommendations
  • Experience generating and analyzing test execution reports and defect metrics
  • Strong leadership experience mentoring QA teams and enforcing testing best practices
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including developers, business analysts, and infrastructure teams
  • Exposure to scripting languages such as VBScript, JavaScript, or Python is a plus
  • ISTQB or other QA certifications are a plus

SCOPE OF SERVICES ALM Administration:

  • Manage ALM setup, configuration, and user administration
  • Maintain user access permissions and ensure system integrity
  • Integrate ALM with automation and performance testing tools

Manual Testing Execution & Oversight:

  • Design, develop, and maintain test cases based on functional requirements
  • Import and manage test cases within ALM and oversee execution cycles
  • Collaborate with BA and development teams to resolve testing issues
  • Track defects, coordinate resolutions, and validate fixes
  • Generate and analyze test execution reports and quality metrics

UFT Automation Development:

  • Design and maintain UFT automation frameworks (data-driven, keyword-driven, hybrid)
  • Develop and execute automated scripts for functional and regression testing
  • Implement best practices for automation development and maintenance
  • Ensure integration of automation scripts with ALM for execution and reporting

LoadRunner Performance Testing:

  • Develop and execute performance testing strategies
  • Create and maintain LoadRunner scripts across multiple protocols (HTTP, Web Services, API)
  • Analyze results, identify performance bottlenecks, and recommend improvements
  • Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to optimize system performance

Leadership & Collaboration:

  • Lead and mentor QA team members on automation and performance testing practices
  • Define and implement QA processes, standards, and strategies
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure quality deliverables
  • Drive continuous improvement in testing methodologies and automation coverage

UNIVERSAL Technologies is an equal opportunity employer.

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  • Dice Id: 10205691a
  • Position Id: 3961
  • Posted 4 hours ago

Company Info

About UNIVERSAL Technologies

“Our Mission is to become an extension of our client’s IT organization”

— JOAO RAQUEL, CEO

UNIVERSAL Technologies, LLC, focuses on supporting client engagements by seamlessly integrating our staff with the client’s existing Information Technology environment. Headquartered in New York City with additional offices in Albany, New York, we provide decades of experience to deliver measurable results within State and local government agencies and other large organizations.


What We Do

UNIVERSAL Technologies provides projects, personnel and solutions with a focus on ensuring that our clients’ infrastructure and computing environments are well designed, well managed, stable, and secure. We offer a wide range of services and products, from individual engagements to enterprise-wide solutions.

UNIVERSAL’s consulting practice and resources cross the technology boundaries of product specializations and its application requirements. Practice areas include but are not limited to:

·      IT SUPPORT FOR HETEROGENEOUS ENTERPRISE

·      SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

·      PROJECT MANAGEMENT

·      PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

·      BUSINESS ANALYSIS

·      SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION

·      SYSTEMS ARCHITECTURE

Our Systems Integration management experience and core competencies span the life cycle of enterprise implementation from requirements analysis through design, deployment, and operation in a wide range of disciplines:

•DATA CENTER ARCHITECTURE

•VIRTUAL CLOUD ARCHITECTURE AND DEPLOYMENT

•VIRTUALIZATION ARCHITECTURE, DESIGN AND DEPLOYMENT

•ENTERPRISE SYSTEMS AND NETWORK INTEGRATION

•ENTERPRISE DISASTER RECOVERY PLANNING, DESIGN AND DEPLOYMENT

•STORAGE MANAGEMENT

•ENTERPRISE SECURITY ARCHITECTURE, DESIGN AND DEPLOYMENT

•ENTERPRISE OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT


Our Clients

UNIVERSAL Technologies has a history of providing IT services to some of the leading New York State and New York City government agencies.

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