Lead QA Analyst

Company: Kforce
Location: Fort Lauderdale
Posted on: September 25, 2022

Job Description:

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Lead Quality Assurance Analyst in Fort Lauderdale, FL.Overview of Position:The QA working lead will be spear heading all QA efforts in testing and validating a IT Projects. The candidate will lead a large group of QA professionals embedded within different workstreams. The person in this position will be responsible for the overall QA strategy, test approach, hands-on testing, as well as communicating testing progress to stakeholders. This position will require strong collaboration with multiple teams (Developers, Business Analysts, DBAs, and project managers) besides interacting with 3rd party clients.Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead Quality Assurance Analyst will lead QA engagement to provide blueprint for the QA strategy
• Coach teams in implementing best-in-class test techniques
• Identify improvement opportunities and work with the QA teams to continuously improve process and standards
• Provide QA strategy and unify QA process based on best practices and industry standards
• Organize and lead the efforts of cross functional teams through structured testing and test architecture besides interacting with 3rd party clients
• As a Lead Quality Assurance Analyst, you will be responsible to communicate status to senior leadership and key stakeholders on project
• The candidate will be involved hands-on in the testing activities and must have demonstrated good business analytical skills in understanding business objectives of the application
• Candidate must have the ability to develop a strong business understanding of IT Customer Experience projects
• Act as key point of contact for all QA aspects of releases, providing QA support and coordinating QA resources internally and externally
• Coordinate between development and business teams to identify issues/gaps and keep the team updated with latest requirements Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
  • 8+ years of experience in Functional, Integration, regression, and system testing process and strategy
  • 5+ years of experience in leading medium/large team sizes
  • Experience in leading/participating triage meetings
  • Experience is identifying functional, integration and data discrepancies
  • Proven record of driving QA strategy and unification of QA process across teams
  • Strong understanding of various QA tools and technologies
  • Ability to grasp technical concepts and domain knowledge in a timely manner
  • Has a strong working knowledge of the testing process and tools and the design of test scenarios and test scripts, including an understanding of various software quality practices
  • Demonstrates an understanding of application development methods as well as the fundamentals of requirement specification, design, development/configuration, and testing of business applications systems
  • Has seasoned experience in executing test cases and comparing results to requirements and specifications to ensure compliance with project objectives
  • Has expertise in automation and performance testing
  • Proficient knowledge in testing tools
  • Strong experience in one or more object-oriented programming languages
  • Strong experience with one or more relational databases
  • Strong knowledge with one or more automation libraries
  • Strong knowledge of one or more source control tools
  • Strong knowledge in doing analysis on APM tools
  • Advanced knowledge of performance tools like JMeter, LoadRunner, APMs, etc.
  • Strong leadership and problem-solving skillsKforce 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. Know someone perfect for this role? Recommend your friends and make money when they're hired using our app, KFORCEconnect. The more you refer, the more you earn! Download the app today to Connect. Refer. Get Paid.Kforce is a solutions firm that builds and manages expert teams in technology and finance & accounting. We deliver on our client's objectives by combining a global knowledge force with flexible delivery and an unmatched drive for excellence. Kforce not only serves as a trusted partner to our customers, providing next level insights and powerful results, but also offers many consultants comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, 401(K), life insurance and disability.

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