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Responsibilities –

·         Develop and drive a high-level QA strategy, as well as take a hands-on approach to implementing that strategy

·         Create, implement, maintain, and enhance test plans, test scripts, and test methodologies that ensure exhaustive testing of all assigned software systems to ensure compliance with software/system specifications

·         Be highly committed to create world class automation for regression and feature testing.

·         Must be well experienced with both Waterfall &  Agile methodology

·         Expert understanding of, and competency in, creating comprehensive test plans, test cases, resource plans, test schedules, and other QA work products.

·         Understanding of software testing and systems architecture approaches

·         Lead efforts to develop, document, and implement applicable QA processes and procedures to provide more effective quality methods within the group in support of providing quality products

·         Manage processes for moving applications from test to production environments

·         Collaborate with developers to improve overall product quality by emphasizing defect prevention throughout the development process.

·         Maintain a high degree of error free programs, procedures, systems, and documentation on all software application releases.

·         Anticipate potential software problems by creating exhaustive test scenarios that ensure comprehensive testing.

·         Identify areas for test improvement through analysis, experience and use of metrics.

·         Communicate critical issues and status updates in a timely manner.

·         Educate and train peers and subordinates on the QA process and provide guidance to them when they are unclear about the process.

·         Provide coaching and guidance to the Quality Assurance Team on "best practices".

·         Plan, organize, and monitor the execution of the work assignments for the Quality Assurance Team.

·         Ensure that the project schedule is adhered to and the work is completed according to the schedule.

·         Participate in daily project status meetings, scrums

·         Remain current on changes and new developments on new and existing software applications/releases

·         Establish and maintain good working relationships with peers in Product Development, Project Management, and Client Services, and with external vendors.

·         Provide Daily Status, Weekly Status to QA Manager and Project Manager.

Experience & Technical Skills

·         Prior testing experience in MS Dynamics AX implementation.

·         Understand all facets of the MS Dynamics AX implementation including but not limited to Test Data Management, FSA automation (web and mobile), Performance and automation.

·         Strong knowledge of the testing fundamentals including but not limited to testing process, estimation techniques, defect management, etc.

·         Must have at least 9-10 years of experience in software quality assurance testing

·         At least 5-7 years of Lead experience in handling projects independently and managing 5-10 member testing team

·         At least 2-3 years of experience in Energy domain (Electricity, GAS)

·         Experience in managing test environments

·         Must have Quality Center / ALM experience

·         Test Automation experience in QTP, Load Runner is plus

·         Strong Experience in SQL, UNIX and DataWarehouse testing

·         Experience in .NET, Sharepoint, Java applications is Plus

·         Experience in Web, Mobile applications plus

·         Excellent written and verbal communication skills

·         Strong interpersonal skills

·         High standards of professionalism, integrity, and work ethics

·         Experience managing offshore test teams and skilled at managing resources assigned to multiple concurrent projects.

·         Proven ability to work cross functionally and drive process improvement across teams