Manager, Quality Assurance IT Delivery

Job Posting End Date : July 13

Our Fortune 500 company is driving a digital transformation and looking for forward-thinking innovators to disrupt how our industry thinks about and uses technology.

As one of the world's leading employee benefits providers, we help millions of people gain affordable access to benefits that help them protect their families, their finances and their futures.

Are you an asker of questions, a solver of problems, and a challenger of the status quo? Our mission is to provide a differentiated customer experience and exceed the expectations people have of technology at any company - not just insurers.

We are seeking individuals to join our team of talented IT professionals who share never-ending passion and an unwavering focus on our customer experience.

Team members comfortable working in an agile, fast-paced, and delivery-focused environment thrive in our environment where we value an entrepreneurial spirit and those who challenge the status-quo.

Unum is changing, and we're excited about what's next. Join us.

General Summary :

Unum Group seeks Managers, Quality Assurance IT Delivery in Atlanta, GA.

Applicants who are interested in this position may apply at www.jobpostingtoday.com (Ref #70043) for consideration.

• Oversees and evaluates the overall test execution of the team and acts to address issues when necessary.
• Ensures the team has a well-defined backlog technical and business test cases. For Agile teams, helps the product owner and team members to prioritize identified defects.

Ensures teams maintain focus on quality and continuous delivery.

• Removes obstacles and roadblocks that impact the performance of the team. For Agile teams, works with business partners and team to translate the business strategy or roadmap into test cases.
• For Agile teams, ensures that the teams apply the best software engineering practices including, but not limited to : test driven development, peer reviews, continuous integration and deployment practices, unit and regression test automation, comprehensive approach to addressing NFR, adherence to standards, comprehensive 'definition of done', team retrospectives.
• Demonstrates creativity and innovation in applying solutions for the benefit of the customer / stakeholder; promotes same within team.
• Uses metrics and tools to understand team performance and efficiency; takes actions to improve the efficiency of the team.
• Works with their manager to ensure strong and diverse talent is in place to meet business needs and goals
• Mentors, coaches, and inspires team members to higher levels of performance. Ensures development plans are focused on enhancing skills and expertise needed within the team.

This includes 1-on-1 situational coaching towards results, experimentation and learning.

• Identifies and addresses skills gaps in the team that may impact its ability to meet business needs.
• Identifies and promotes pairing / cross training opportunities to enrich the expertise of the team and limit constraints or deficits of specific skills across the organization.
• Develops a self-organizing team (cross-functioning, partners with the business, collaborative, works quickly and unencumbered, be empowered and autonomous, be able to focus on self-improvement) and supports the management activities that make self-organization successful.
• Conducts regular reviews of each team member's plan and ensures the team member is progressing and addressing skill development needs.
• Works with colleagues to review the operation and effectiveness of resourcing programs within the organization and contributes ideas for changes and improvements as appropriate.
• May serve in a Scrum or Kanban Master role. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of a broad range of emerging technology trends and identifies opportunities where technology might be deployed to deliver business improvements and competitive advantage.
• Reinforces agile values by focusing on the highest business value items.
• This position is based at the Unum Atlanta, GA office with the option to telecommute from home within normal commuting distance
• The position will supervise two roles : Test Engineer I, Test Engineer II
• Requires a Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related plus 5 years related experience. Requires 5 years experience in the following : Information Technology Test Engineering, or equivalent relevant work experience, Software development or technology background with relevant technical disciplines, Test automation tools including GitHub and Test-Driven Development, Technologies including SQL, C#, Java, C++, iCEDQ, PowerCenter DVO, Informatica Designer, Karate Framework for API Automation, Design and develop test strategy / testing plan for the new projects / deliverables in scope, Agile / Lean leadership principles, Agile team development as well as awareness of team training opportunities, Coach and mentor, and identify and address skills needs and gaps;

and methods and techniques for running effective meetings and for understanding and influencing the roles played by participants.

This position is based at the Unum Atlanta, GA office with the option to telecommute from home within normal commuting distance

40 hours / week; $203,320 - $213,320 per year. This wage range supersedes the base salary range listed below, due to the salary range below reflecting a national range.

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Our company is built on helping individuals and families, and this starts with our employees. We want employees to maintain a positive balance, which is why we provide access to the benefits and resources they need to invest in themselves.

From our onsite fitness facilities and generous paid time off to employee professional development programs, we are committed to helping employees live and work their best - both inside and outside the office.

Unum is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person's race, color, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or protected veteran status.

The base salary range for applicants for this position is listed below. Unless actual salary is indicated above in the job description, actual pay will be based on skill, geographical location and experience.

$98,340.00-$192,280.00

Additionally, Unum offers a portfolio of benefits and rewards that are competitive and comprehensive including healthcare benefits (health, vision, dental), insurance benefits (short & long-term disability), performance-based incentive plans, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match up to 5% and an additional 4.

5% contribution whether you contribute to the plan or not. All benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of individual Plans.

Company : Unum

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