Test Quality Engineer (Automation Test Manager) IBM Corporation Bethesda MD (Up to 60% telecommuting permitted):
- Test applications in the Financial Services domain by leveraging AI (Artificial Intelligence) automation UAT (User Acceptance Testing) and integration testing.
- Define test strategies and prepare test plans ensuring thorough requirement analysis test result evaluation and metrics analysis.
- Prepare status reports and conduct root cause analysis to improve testing efficiency.
- Manage global testing teams to ensure high-quality service delivery.
- Automate test cases by utilizing AI and tools such as FAST to convert manual cases into automated scripts.
- Create resource and capacity plans analyzing upcoming projects to determine team allocation across Agile squads.
- Monitor quality assurance and risk management by tracking tests and defects.
- Act as the primary client contact for test-related matters interfacing daily to align objectives and maintain project standards.
- Develop comprehensive test artifacts and provide leadership with regular updates and insights for decision-making.
- Improve processes and conduct training sessions.
- Manage ALM tools and Jira workflows track KPIs and report progress.
- Coordinate test environments and collaborate with vendors to meet project requirements.
- Integrate testing into project workflows by working closely with development analysis and project teams.
- Spearhead the development and execution of comprehensive test strategies for critical banking programs aligning with project objectives and industry best practices.
- Ensure test strategies provide accurate guidelines for User Acceptance Test (UAT) teams within Agile squads ensuring proper execution as per product owner expectations.
- Participate in scrum calls and Agile cadence meetings ensuring the quality of testing results.
- Review testing results with product owners for transparency.
- Create scorecards for each squad and release to assess performance and identify lessons learned for future releases.
- Incorporate the latest automation tools and AI practices to optimize test cases and execution strategies.
- Utilize: Jira Atlassian Selenium Power BI UAT (User acceptance Test) and Integration Testing Agile and Lean methodologies IntelliJ Bitbucket.
Required: Master’s degree or equivalent in Engineering Computer Science or related (employer will accept a Bachelor's degree plus five (5) years of progressive experience in lieu of a Master’s degree) and one (1) year of experience as a Business Analyst QA/Test Analyst or related. One (1) year of experience must include utilizing Jira Atlassian Selenium Power BI UAT (User acceptance Test) and Integration Testing Agile and Lean methodologies IntelliJ Bitbucket. $155000 to $205000 per year. Full time. AV206.
Master’s degree or equivalent in Engineering Computer Science or related (employer will accept a Bachelor's degree plus five (5) years of progressive experience in lieu of a Master’s degree) and one (1) year of experience as a Business Analyst QA/Test Analyst or related. One (1) year of experience must include utilizing Jira Atlassian Selenium Power BI UAT (User acceptance Test) and Integration Testing Agile and Lean methodologies IntelliJ Bitbucket.