Test Manager-SDET

Introduction
As a Test Specialist at IBM your analytical and technical skills will directly impact the quality of the software we create. Come work in an agile environment where you will help each iteration reach the next level. Whether the testing is manual automated or cognitive you hold a key role in releasing the best deliverables to IBM’ers and our clients.

Your Role and Responsibilities
Lead and manage the daily activities of a distributed QA team
• Statement of Work(SOW) creation and management including timesheets and milestones
• Responsible for quality signoff and releases on a scheduled cadence.
• Work closely with our engineering teams to deliver quality software in an Agile environment.
• Take ownership of defect tracking and resolution using Jira.
• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders and ensure software quality meets their needs.
• Own and manage test automations acceptance tests and regression tests.
• Perform all duties of a direct supervisor for each team member including resource planning and one on ones
• Oversees long-term Information Technology strategy
• Provides guidance and support for day-to-day Information Technology activities
• Researches the future of the Information Technology landscape and opportunities
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Technical and Professional Expertise
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science Engineering or related experience
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in software with a focus on testing the different layers of QA automation or management of the SDET resources handling this.
• Proficiency in at least 1 major programming language preferably Typescript (e.g. Java Python Typescript)
• Familiarity with Cloud platforms AWS services and containerization (DockerPodman)
• Experience with automation tools (e.g. Cypress Mocha Playwright) build and CI/CD tools (e.g. Github Jenkins Maven) for end-to-end testing scenarios.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems (e.g. Git SVN).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with leadership experience in cross-functional teams.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
NA