Position Details:

Client:                          Financial Services

Job Title:                     Testing Manager

Duration:                     12 months (Possible extension based on performance)

Location:                     Plano, TX 75024 (Mon – Fri Onsite)

Pay:                             $70-80/hr. (Flexible)

What we’re looking for:

• Deep understanding of hardware, software, network, and data configurations to design, implement, and maintain the test environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve issues with the environment in a methodical and analytical way.
• Effective communication - ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including development, operations, and other teams.
• Advanced experience and understanding of AWS.
• Ability to negotiate and collaborate to resolve issues.
• Excellent project management skills. They need to manage multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously, prioritizing and allocating resources.
• Attention to detail - pays close attention to detail to ensure that the environment is configured and maintained in a manner that supports effective testing.
• Adaptability to changing requirements and technology landscapes, keeping up with the latest developments in test environment management.

What you’ll be doing:

• The Test Environment Lead is responsible for overseeing the management and optimization of test environments to ensure smooth and efficient testing operations.
• This role involves coordinating with various teams to maintain stable and reliable test environments, implementing best practices for environment management, and continuously improving processes to support high-quality software testing.

He/she will be responsible for the following:

• Their primary responsibility is to ensure that the test environments align with testing requirements, remain available, and remain stable for use by the testing team.
• Accountable for identifying and resolving issues with test environments, coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery of environments, and managing test data effectively.
• Plays a critical role in ensuring the quality of software products by facilitating effective testing activities.
• The Test Environment Lead is the primary contact for managing and optimizing test environments, ensuring seamless and efficient testing processes.
• Work with Test Data Management and Domain Quality Lead(s) to create a plan and timeline to integrate or update test environments.
• Committed to ensuring that the environment is of high quality and supports accurate and reliable testing.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of relevant / progressive work experience (in similar field and/or industry).
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with a track record of leading and developing high-performing teams.
• In-depth knowledge of quality engineering methodologies, practices, and tools, including test automation frameworks.
• Experience with Agile and DevOps methodologies, and the ability to align quality engineering practices with these approaches.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to drive root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Deep expertise in product management and software development.
• A broad understanding of software and data testing techniques and best practices.
• Experience working in IT delivery or business management.
• Advanced experience and understanding of AWS.

Added bonus if you have (Preferred): 

• Advanced degree
• Scrum master certification or PMP
• Experience working in a financial and banking industries