QA Lead

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a QA Lead in Washington, DC.

Responsibilities:
* QA Lead will develop and establish quality assurance measures and testing standards for new applications, products, and/or enhancements to existing applications throughout their development/product lifecycles
* Create and execute test plans and scripts that will determine optimal application performance according to specifications
* Ensure existing test scripts are revised as applications are enhanced over time
* Work on cross-departmental teams to review user stories and UI/UX specifications to create thorough testing requirements
* Verify and revise quality assurance standards as needed
* Enforce and monitor adherence to quality standards
* Conduct sprint reviews/demos of new functionality to stakeholders
* Superior knowledge of the Software Development Project Life Cycle (Agile/Scrum)
* As a QA Lead, you will ensure that testing activities allow applications to meet business requirements and user stories, fulfill UI/UX specifications, and identify existing or potential issues
* Prepare and deliver reports, recommendations, or alternatives that address existing and potential problem areas in IT systems and projects across the organization
* Collaborate with software/systems personnel in application testing, such as system, unit, regression, load, stress, performance, and acceptance testing methods
* Make recommendations for improvement of applications to programmers and software developers or engineers

REQUIREMENTS:
* College diploma or university degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Business Administration and/or 5 years of equivalent work experience
* 4 years of direct experience in overseeing the design, development, and implementation of quality assurance standards for software testing
* 2 years of direct experience as a lead tester for major application integration and/or major application product release
* Direct hands-on experience with ad hoc query programs, automated testing tools, and reporting software
* Strong knowledge of system testing best practices and methodologies
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
* Excellent listening, presentation, and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language
* Ability to provide risk assessment during backlog refinement, sprint planning and development sessions

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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