Lead Automation QA Analyst L2

Title: QA Analyst L2 Location: Torrance, CA
Job Description:
Daily Tasks Performed:
Strategic and Planning Tasks:

1. Defining Quality Metrics: Establishing quality standards and metrics for the project
2. Test Strategy Development: Creating and refining test strategies, including automation and manual testing plans
3. Sprint Planning: Participating in sprint planning meetings to ensure QA tasks are well-integrated
4. Risk Management: Identifying potential risks and developing mitigation plans

Execution Tasks:

1. Test Case Development: Writing and reviewing test cases and test scripts
2. Test Execution: Conducting various types of testing (e.g., unit, functional, performance, stress, acceptance)
3. Bug Tracking and Reporting: Logging defects, tracking their resolution, and ensuring they are fixed
4. Automation: Implementing and maintaining automated test scripts

Collaboration and Communication:

1. Daily Standups: Attending daily standup meetings to report on QA status and blockers
2. Stakeholder Communication: Regularly updating stakeholders on QA progress and quality metrics
3. Team Coordination: Coordinating with developers, product owners, and other team members to ensure quality is maintained throughout the development lifecycle

Continuous Improvement:

1. Process Improvement: Continuously evaluating and improving QA processes and tools
2. Training and Mentoring: Providing guidance and training to junior QA team members

What will this person be working on:
Leading QA efforts (Planning and executing) for multiple projects
Position Success Criteria (Desired) - 'WANTS'

1. Extensive Experience in QA: At least 7-10 years of experience in software testing and quality assurance, with a significant portion in a lead role
2. Strong Understanding of Agile Methodologies: o Proven experience working in Agile environments, including familiarity with Scrum, Kanban, and other Agile frameworks
3. Technical Proficiency: o Proficiency in test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, JUnit) and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Java) o Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
4. Leadership and Communication Skills: o Strong leadership abilities to guide and mentor QA team members o Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
5. Automotive Industry Knowledge: o Understanding of automotive industry standards and regulations (e.g., ISO 26262, ASPICE). o Experience with testing automotive software systems, such as embedded systems and infotainment
6. Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills: o Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve complex issues related to software quality o Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving