March 30, 2010

SQA Lead

Job Purpose :

Product Development / Improvement
Responsible for the quality evaluation and reporting of bugs and non-conforming elements of the assigned software projects in a specified time frame

Job Responsibilities:

    * Ensure the quality of all kinds of software that are released by Wavetec, pertaining to the respective product division
    * Assign tasks to the respective QA engineers keeping in view the priority of the software as set by the Product Manager. Ensure that work plans of QA engineers are created and maintained for the next 15 days
    * Perform Quality Assurance tests using the test automation tools
    * Capacity building of subordinates and gear them up new tools and technologies in QA process
    * Monitoring of assigned tasks
    * Retention of resources and availability of backup resources
    * Ensure quality for released and new products
    * Ensure that products are complete in functionality and are in compliance to the SRS / FS
    * Ensure that products are user friendly for the end users
    * Ensure that setup and configuration process of the products are user friendly
    * Ensure that manuals are in accordance to the released product and full comply to the features, installation and troubleshooting steps as defined in the manuals
    * Ensure that test reports are prepared and are signed by the Product Manager
    * Prepare and implement QA standards to minimize QA cycles
    * Ensure that product training is imparted to operations, sales and technical writer
    * Ensure that releases for the products are made in compliance to the project plan
    * Acquire the understanding of domain knowledge / business logic and prepare func- tional test cases in coordination with the Product Manager Project Manager
    * Report bugs and enhancement related suggestions and verify them to make them ready for delivery and categorization of bugs according to their significance
    * Verify the projects and patch (es) as received and acquire next iteration date from the Project Manager
    * Verify the issues / operational problems as reported by the client / operations / stake- holders
    * Test deployment package for fresh installation as well as for the upgrades

Ideal Background:

    * BS/MS in Computer Engineering
    * 5 years of SQA Lead experience in similar organization

Skills Required:

    * Can handle simultaneous projects
    * Can serve as a mentor for subordinated
    * Fluent in English (written and verbal)
    * Development / software configuration and testing experience
Interested candidates may send their resumes to jobs@wavetec.com and ensure the vacancy applied for is mentioned in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.