Senior Test Manager

Senior Test Manager
Hybrid - Candidate must have the flexibility to come to the office as needed - 3 days on-site / 2 days work from home. Location of candidate should not be more than 2 hours from Columbus office.
Duration: 12-month contract with possibility of extension
Work Location : 1400 City View Drive, Columbus, OH 43215
Job ID : 5252

Project Details & day to day in this position:
Candidate will lead stress, load, and security testing of the new Contract Management System in collaboration with the vendor and client's internal DevOps team.
Also responsible for Disaster Recovery planning and Failover Testing.
Technical recourse, topics, infrastructure, tech performance, PM - technical PM.
Coordinating activities with tech resources. Managing people and projects.

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.
* 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).
* 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,
* Proven track record in planning, executing, and managing complex testing and defect management initiatives
* Hands-on experience with delivery and test management tools such as JIRA, X-ray, and Confluence
* Solid understanding of project management principles - including issue, risk, and dependency management
* Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between internal and external testing efforts
* Exceptional ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and effectively to diverse audiences
* Strong adaptability and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment
* Excellent prioritization and time management skills to balance multiple projects and deadlines
* In-depth knowledge of Agile methodologies and practices with ability to implement Agile principles in testing and delivery
* Candidate should have strong project management experience and a solid understanding of technology to drive performance testing.
* Must be an excellent collaborator, able to build and maintain strong relationships with delivery teams.

Nice to have -
* Experience as a Project Manager or Scrum Master, or managing Scrum teams
* Experience with stress, load, and performance testing, including execution and monitoring toolsets
* Advanced skills in JIRA and Confluence (dashboards, workflows, documentation)
* Hands-on experience in test automation development and familiarity with automation frameworks and tools
* Desired Industry Experience: Financial Services experience preferred

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.
* 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

About our Company
DataSoft Technologies is a highly recognized provider of professional IT Consulting services in the US. Founded in 1994, DataSoft Technologies, Inc. provides staff augmentation services for Information Technology and Automotive Services. Our team member benefits include:
Paid Holidays/Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical/Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short Term/Long Term Disability
Life Insurance
401 (K)