IT QA Testing Lead - REMOTE

Company: Ryder
Location: Little Rock
Posted on: March 16, 2023

Job Description:

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**SUMMARY**

The QA IT Lead will be responsible for Quality Assurance for all projects within 1 or more project vertical markets. Will establish project priorities and manage the activities of the QA Consultants, Specialist, Analyst, contractors, RyderTemp and interns within the team, delivering each project within the established commitments, ensuring quality, performance and conformance with established specifications. Under general direction, the QA IT lead carries out procedures to ensure that all information system products and services meet organization standards and end-user requirements.

**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**

Ensure that the Ryder QA methodology is adhered to on all projects under their control. As part of a continuous improvement program, review and revise, as necessary, the quality assurance objectives and processes, including definition and implementation of the environment and infrastructure of quality assurance. Participate in defining overall releases, engineering infrastructure, review and revision of quality metrics and measurement systems. Key Responsibilities include: review compliance with current standards and procedures for project business requirements documentation, testing documentation and measurements; identify, improve, and implement standards for QA processes;train team member's on Ryder's QA methodology;assists in the research and implementation of appropriate QA productivity and testing tools; development and maintenance of QA Estimation Tools-Provide leadership with Project Management tools and techniques

Create test data, test cases and test execution for applications. Documents and works to resolve all complex problems. Reports progress on problem resolution to management. Devises improvements to current procedures and develops models of possible future organization and improvements. Resource will act as subject matter expert in assigned areas. Performs complex work flow analysis and recommends quality improvements.

Staff, coordinate and manage all QA Projects and a group of QA Testers. Provides test automation, security test and performance test guidance to all testers in the QA team by being involved with project level work as needed. Performs and leads tests of software to ensure proper operation and freedom from defects.

**ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES**

Performs other duties as assigned.

Development of project scope of work for Quality Assurance

Quality Assurance Project Plan & Budget Development

Establishing appropriate project milestones

Managing the allocation of resources to ensure delivery of results

Prepares and gives presentations related to QA activities to business users and project team

Gather project requirements and specifications from vendors, project managers and end-users

Oversee project test planning and execution

Coordinating all testing efforts including the setup and use of testing environment

Participates, as required, in a hands-on role, contributing with his/her technical/functional expertise

Ensuring that projects adhere to established quality standards and measurements

Tracking project status and ensuring that projects adhere to proposed schedule

Tracking project budget and ensuring that projects adhere to proposed budget

Re-establishing milestones if necessary due to project scope changes

Communicating project status to all appropriate and interested parties

Anticipating and addressing project obstacles

Issue Resolution/Escalation

Telecommute effectively as needed and as directed by manager

Ensuring that appropriate documentation has been completed and distributed to operations, configuration management, and business users before deployment

Recognizing and communicating individual and team contributions

Attend project test phase metrics review and approves migration to production environment

Coordinates and participates in post-implementation reviews

Liaison with application or customer verticals, project management team's on a regular basis to ensure that upcoming projects are planned

Plan, develop and execute new process and procedures for test team.

Plan, develop and execute key metrics for the QA team.

Plan, develop and execute monthly dashboards and presentations.

**EDUCATION**

Bachelor's degree Computer Science/Engineering/Technology.

**EXPERIENCE**

Seven (7) years or more experience Quality Assurance software testing

**SKILLS**

. Demonstrate managerial skills including but not limited to the following areas: delegation, team development, effective communication skills, and leadership

. Self-Motivated, Ability to work independently.

. Strong Project Management Skills

. Excellent documentation and communication skills. Must be flexible and motivated and work well as part of a team

**KNOWLEDGE**

experience in Quality Assurance, process and procedure experience with Test Plans and Test Scripts; intermediate level.

PC proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; advanced level.

Working knowledge of Quality Center, Functional Tester, Automation, Performance Test, Security Test; intermediate level.

Knowledge of HP QC; advanced level.

**LICENSES**

**TRAVEL**

0-10%

**_Applicants from Colorado & Connecticut:_**

**_Salary is determined based on internal equity; internal salary ranges; market_**

**_data/ranges; applicant's skills; prior relevant experience; certain degrees or_**

**_certifications, etc._**

**_The salary for this position ranges from 85K - 105K_**

**_Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical,_**

**_prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as_**

**_paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan_**

**Job Category:** IT Quality Assurance

Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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