Senior Test Manager - Finance, Automotive

 

About Kyyba:

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI, Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services, enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances.

At Kyyba, the overall well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. We are proud of our work culture which embodies our core values; incorporating value, passion, excellence, empowerment, and happiness, creates a vibrant and productive atmosphere. We empower our employees with the resources, incentives, and flexibility that they need to support a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling career by providing many valuable benefits and a balanced compensation structure combined with career development. 

 

Job Description: 

Qualifications:

·        Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Master''s degree preferred.

·        Minimum 7-10 years of experience in software testing, with at least 5 years in a leadership or managerial role.0

·        Proven expertise in developing and implementing effective testing strategies, including experience with various testing methodologies (e.g., unit testing, integration testing, system testing, performance testing).

·        Proficient in the use of testing tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, Postman, Loadrunner, xRay).

·        Solid Understanding/critical knowledge of below tools required:  Sequel, Reporting, Snowflake, JIRA, X Ray

·        Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex issues.

·        Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.

·        Experience in managing and mentoring a team of test engineers, including performance management and professional development.

·        Knowledge of agile software development methodologies and their impact on testing processes.

·        Familiarity with software development life cycle models and project management practices.

·        Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects,

 

Desired Industry Experience: Finance, Lease / Loan or Automotive experience are a plus

 

Required Skill Set:

·        Manage Multiple testing streams in an Agile environment

·        Manage a distributed team of test analysts and test executors

·        Coordinate testing efforts with projects leveraging the same testing resources

·        Design and templatize test and execution standards for analysts and test executors

·        Create and communicate a testing strategy and plan

·        Create and align test schedule with business, development, and testing resources

·        Design, execute, and communicate reporting on test status and testing projections on daily, weekly, and sprint cadences

·        Advocate for, and support, the testing efforts in team, management, and executive forums

·        Experience with JIRA and Confluence

·        Experience with Microsoft Tool set

·        Strong organizational skills

 

Nice to have:

·        Familiarity with xRay, test automation, and Selenium

·        General understanding of Corporate Finance, Accounting, and Risk

·        Previous experience with: Data Warehouse test management, Cloud, Database, and development concepts, Large scale/high volume projects

 

Financial Services Required Learning Courses:

• UDAAP

• The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act

 

Responsibilities:

·        Develop and oversee the implementation of comprehensive testing strategies and plans to ensure the quality and reliability of software products.

·        Manage a team of skilled test engineers, coordinating their efforts to efficiently execute test cases and analyze results.

·        Collaborate closely with development, product management, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and define appropriate testing approaches.

·        Identify and mitigate risks throughout the software development lifecycle, proactively addressing potential issues before they impact the project.

·        Establish and maintain testing frameworks, tools, and processes to optimize the testing workflow and ensure consistency across projects.

·        Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the testing team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

·        Analyze test results, generate comprehensive reports, and communicate findings to stakeholders, including recommendations for improvement.

·        Stay up-to-date with industry best practices, emerging technologies, and testing methodologies, and incorporate them into the testing strategy as appropriate.

·        Manage the testing budget and resources, ensuring efficient utilization and alignment with organizational goals.

·        Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of testing activities into the overall software development process.

 

Main Responsibilities

·        Manage Multiple testing streams in an Agile environment.

·        Manage a distributed team of test analysts and test executors.

·        Coordinate testing efforts with projects leveraging the same testing resources.

·        Design and templatize test and execution standards for analysts and test executors.

·        Create and communicate a testing strategy and plan.

·        Create and align test schedule with business, development, and testing resources.

·        Design, execute, and communicate reporting on test status and testing projections on daily, weekly, and sprint cadences.

·        Advocate for, and support, the testing efforts in team, management, and executive forums.

·        Experience with JIRA and Confluence

·        Experience with Microsoft Tool set.

 

·        Strong organizational skills

Location: (  Hybrid Position and Columbus OH )

Disclaimer: 

Kyyba is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Kyyba does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.”

It is the policy of Kyyba to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Kyyba at

Rewards:

Medical, dental, vision

401k 

Term life

Voluntary life and disability insurance

Optional Pre-paid legal plan

Optional Identity theft plan

Optional Medical and dependent FSA

Work-visa sponsorship

Opportunity for advancement

Long-term assignment with opportunity for hire by client 

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