Automation QA lead

1. Education and Experience

• Proven work experience in software development
• Proven work experience of 5 to 8 years in software quality assurance
• Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools and processes
• Experience in writing clear, concise and comprehensive test plans and test cases
• Hands-on experience with both white box and black box testing
• Hands-on experience with manual and automated testing tools
• Solid knowledge of SQL and scripting
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development process
• Experience with performance and/or security testing is a plus
• BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject

2. Required Skills, Roles and responsibilities

• Review requirements, specifications and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback
• Good experience in automation testing tools like appian.
• Create detailed, comprehensive and well-structured test plans and test cases
• Ensure effective and efficient application of test processes and tools using techniques such as Test-to-Pass, Test-to-Fail and automation
• Estimate, prioritize, plan and coordinate testing activities of team
• Implement critical knowledge transfer and communication processes with all teams
• Perform cross-browser testing (IE, Firefox, Chrome, and Safari)
• Design, develop and execute automation scripts using open source tools, eg: Selenium, Eclipse
• Develop and apply testing processes for new and existing products to meet client needs
• Produce test results defect reports test logs and reports for evidence of testing
• Liaise with internal teams (e.g. developers and product managers) to identify system requirements
• Provide automation testing, mobile testing, load testing, and regression testing in support of the system
• Investigate the causes of non-conforming software and train users to implement solutions
• Track quality assurance metrics, like defect densities and open defect counts
• Stay up-to-date with new testing tools and test strategies
• Excellent English communication skills - oral and written. 
• Must have sufficient knowledge of United States laws, regulation, business practices, customs, and culture—relative to IT engagements

3. Preferred Skills

Good experience with QA methodologies and software testing

Working knowledge of software test case design techniques like boundary value, decision table, pairwise, state transition, use case testing

4. Physical Requirements

• Work 45 hours a week although overtime work is often necessary to meet deadlines.
• Extended periods of time sitting at a desk and use of computer and phone during conference calls.