QA MANAGER Exciting opportunity exists for a QA Manager within the mobile security solutions arena. Establish Quality Assurance as an integral component of the Software Development Lifecycle and provide measurable quality improvements. Build a QA team that balances tried and tested industry practice with innovation, to deliver effective and predictable quality across all products. Responsibilities: Set quality strategy & plan Ensure product quality by executing on strategic plan, within an agile environment Produce regular quality reports, demonstrating the contribution delivered Achieve and maintain quality standards – Design, measure and exceed quality standards Ensure optimal balance between quality and delivery Demonstrate the value that quality processes add – especially to the development teams Constantly review quality process and drive further efficiencies and improvements Utilize all quality and testing tools optimally, including balancing automation versus manual testing Represent quality to the business and other senior managers, including release readiness assessments Manage QA daily activities of staff, including performance management and HR functions Monitor QA industry and trends, review applicability to ENTERSEKT and implement where appropriate Requirements: Tertiary qualification in Software Engineering, Computer science, IS or related fields QA specialization courses beyond the foundation levels i.e. ISTQB 5 yrs. experience in a software quality role 2 yrs. experience in a QA management/leadership role Demonstrated strong knowledge of software quality assurance, testing processes and methodologies Demonstrated ability to successfully lead and manage a QA team providing guidance and mentorship Solid automation experience Experience in product-based Software Development Company Experience in a security and/or mobile applications environment Knowledge and experience testing in an AGILE development methodology Good knowledge on static analysis and code coverage tools Testing of End User interfaces (Web or Mobile Applications) Testing of Web Services, including HTTP, XML and SOAP If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. The Talent Exchange also invites you to contact us to discuss other exciting career opportunities in our niche area! Email [email protected] or contact Colette on 021 201 7900
Posted on: Tue, 23 Jul 2013 10:40:48 +0000