QA Team Lead – Corporate IT
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Job Title QA Team Lead – Corporate IT
Place Hartford, CT
time type Full time
posted on Posted 2 Days Ago
job requisition id R229511
Remuneration $80,400 – $120,600
You are a driven and motivated problem solver ready to pursue meaningful work. You strive to make an impact every day & not only at work, but in your personal life and community too. If that sounds like you, then you’ve landed in the right place.
If you are a driven and motivated problem solver ready to pursue meaningful work. You strive to make an impact every day & not only at work, but in your personal life and community too. If that sounds like you, then you’ve landed in the right place.
Come join us as we modernize our Corporate Financial platform to achieve Hartford’s strategic goals and success! We are seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented, results-driven Quality Assurance Team Leader with hands on software development Quality Assurance experience who enjoys working with a team of like-minded individuals.
The Hartford’s Corporate Finance IT team has an opportunity you to build on your career as a Quality Assurance Leader. In this role, you will have the opportunity to establish our QA practice within the Agile and DevSecOps realm as well as participate in the entire software development lifecycle process in support of continued data delivery and grow with emerging technologies and processes. We use the latest data technologies, software engineering practices, Agile delivery framework, and are passionate about technology and building well architected and innovative solutions that drive optimal business value generation.
The role is located in Hartford, CT. A remote work environment is an option. We are not able to sponsor for this role.
Your core responsibilities will include:
- Establishes QA strategy, including end to end strategy for projects/programs. Accountable for end-to-end testing.
- Work in alignment and in parallel with the development team to help drive early automation (unit testing and integration testing) and create the QA components of DevOps delivery pipeline for the project/program.
- Actively participate and facilitate in daily scrums to help establish a Test-Driven Development / Behavior driven development approach.
- Leads in the development of overall QA plans and timetables. Leads the QA staff in the preparation and conduct of acceptance testing of new or revised applications/systems.
- Leads and facilitates defect management through the software lifecycle.
- Is a hands on tester when scale/scope of projects require and capacity is available.
- Provides guidance in the creation of standard test environments, tests plans and test scripts. Provides direction on automation framework/tools/automation targets.
- Analyzes, designs new or modified Quality Assurance (QA) procedures and standards and assists in the development and implementation of QA metrics for assessing the quality of delivered application software.
- Performs QA analysis, design and implementation of new or modified complex QA procedures and standards and guides the development of QA metrics.
- Provides technical expertise to Finance and IT management and staff regarding the design and implementation of quality application software and systems.
- Displays critical thinking skills by identifying and resolving risks and issues in a proactive manner. Is able to balance attention to detail with the strategic view.
- Suggests process improvements and steps for successful implementation; is able to lead stretch assignments associated with department goals.
- May have supervisory responsibility in instructing, assigning, directing and checking the work of the resources within their section/department. Assists the manager in guidance, leadership and provides training to less experienced QA staff and assists the Manager in the review and evaluation of the work of the staff. Acts as a mentor for new team members.
- Position your team to adopt shift left approach in testing.
- Enable your team to adopt BDD concepts and work in SAFE agile methodology.
- Partner with Corporate Finance business leaderships and business leads to streamline QA processes.
- Implement and analyze regression reports, code quality, automated builds and KPI’s
- May facilitate UAT working closely with business teams. Coordinates and executes QA support during UAT.
- Personal attributes: Models team collaboration with peers and vendor partners, committed to learning and enriching yourself in your career. Has excellent communication skills, can explain QA metrics and their impact to the project.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and 5 or more years’ experience in IT industry, Quality Engineering, Quality Assurance/ Quality Control is preferred with over 3 years of hands-on expertise in developing and scripting automated test (using test automation tools such as UFT or scripting languages such as Python)
- Background in Finance and/or financial systems (i.e., ERP platforms, Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Expense Processing) a strong plus
- 2+ years of experience working in an Agile environment. Use of tools like ClearCase and Rally a strong plus.
- 3+ years of experience in leading team and or vendor partner(s)
- Experience/Understanding of CI/CD Pipeline – DevOps, Agile, Digital and Data Testing, Test data management, Test Environment Management.
- Strong systems development and project lifecycle execution skills are required including process design, project planning and execution, production support testing skills and the ability to manage large scale change programs.
- Experience with working in multi-sourced, offshore delivery centers, and shared services environment; Able to apply process maturity principles and practices in a dynamic environment.
- Ability to forge and manage relationships across stakeholder group.
Compensation
The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is:
$80,400 – $120,600
Benefits
Our company’s success is due to our employees’ dedication and passion for their work. They are our greatest asset. That’s why we are committed to offering employees and their families a comprehensive benefits package and award-winning well-being programs. By helping our employees achieve their full potential, we unlock our own.
