QA Manager (Tallahassee, FL)

Job Title : QA Manager

Job Type : Contract (Thru 6 / 30 / 25 with likelihood of extension)

Job Location : Tallahassee, FL (On-Site)

Day to Day Responsibilities :

• Will be responsible for managing the definition, implementation and integration of quality principles and processes into the design and development of Software IT Processes.
• Ensures that quality methods and procedures are executed
• Ensures that products, applications, and systems are in compliance with established quality standards and meet customer requirements
• Analyzes best-in-class processes, establishes customer satisfaction metrics, understands the interaction and relationship of business operations and operating systems and network processes
• Champions the application of quality principles in business and IT processes through training, meeting and team facilitation, communication programs, and team building activities
• Responsible for researching, developing, and implementing testing methods and procedures
• Ensures that products meet the highest quality standards
• Monitors and reports on defects.

Required Skills and Experience :

• 5+ years of experience working with automated testing tools such as selenium, scripting languages and SDLC.
• 5+ years of experience coordinating external vendors and managing vendor relationships
• 5+ years of experience working in a structured PMO
• Excellent Analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills

Preferred Qualifications :

• Develop, implement, and maintain QA strategies, policies, and procedures that ensure the quality and reliability of software products
• Lead and mentor a team of QA engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment
• Oversee all aspects of the QA process, including test planning, test case design, test execution, and defect management
• Continuously improve QA processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness, leveraging automation and other advanced testing techniques
• Serve as the primary point of contact for vendors regarding quality assurance matters
• Ensure that vendors adhere to established quality standards and contractual obligations
• Coordinate with vendors to conduct joint testing activities, resolve issues, and implement corrective actions
• Evaluate vendor performance regularly and provide feedback to improve product quality
• Work closely with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure they are fully tested
• Participate in design and code reviews to provide a QA perspective
• Communicate quality metrics, testing progress, and product readiness to senior management
• Stay current with emerging trends and technologies in software testing and quality assurance
• Lead the implementation of automated testing frameworks and tools to enhance testing efficiency
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues that may arise during testing
• Ensure comprehensive documentation of test cases, test results, and QA processes
• Prepare detailed reports on product quality, testing outcomes, and any areas for improvement;
• Experience with Waterfall Methodology is preferred
• Certification in Quality Assurance (e.g., ISTQB) is a plus.
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