Azure DevOpst Test Lead - Hybrid NYC

job summary:
TECHNICAL SKILLS

Must Have

Ability to react/produce in an Agile project atmosphere

basic functional testing

develop functional test cases

experience in Azure DevOps Test Plans

JOB DESCRIPTION

Design and develop test cases/scenarios for all types of testing (usability, regression, functional, integration, performance, UAT and unit). Support the test lead in authoring test plans. Analyze business requirements and engage Test Lead and project team on issues that may impact designing a testable solution. Conduct test execution and prepare reports on test progress and regression. Raise issues, risks and dependencies and identify assumptions. Defect and issue identification, logging, tracking, resolution and reporting. Executes manual test cases and develops and initiates automated test scripts and creates and manages any resulting defects.

Project Description

The IT Business Systems Delivery (BSD) Customer Engagement department supports, manages and implements a portfolio of IT system capital initiatives with our Customer Operations, Energy Management and Energy Efficiency business partners. This IT team supports each initiative from conception to implementation and provides the necessary IT support required to either enhance existing systems, create or enhance interfaces and or design, develop, test and implement new applications.

The Customer Engagement Capital Portfolio Team is looking for a Test Lead with strong communications skills, to work within existing IT teams to help foster relationships, facilitate and coordinate standard project operations and support and drive excellence.

Role & Responsibilities

· Drive the testing efforts and participates in the Software Development LifeCycle (SDLC)

· Verify the quality of the requirements, including testability, requirements definition, test design, test-script and test-data development, test automation test-environment configuration; test-script configuration management, and test execution

· Test planning, including development of testing goals and strategy

· Educate customers and project team about User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

· Provide training and mentoring to the Test Team

· Interaction with test-tool vendor to identify best ways to leverage test tool on the project

· Staying current on latest test approaches and tools, and transferring this knowledge to the test team

· Review and validate test results and defect reports by the testers

· Facilitate meetings with stakeholders throughout the testing process

· Create summary reports and communicate defect metrics on a daily and weekly basis

· Schedule and lead daily defect meetings and other meetings as required with stakeholders

· Manage the triage process for defects including assignments to Development and coordinating ownership and resolution

· Coordinate and follow up with Development Leads and Testers on defect fix estimates and retesting estimates

· Maintain the Test Traceability Matrix (tracing the test procedures to the test requirements)

· Coordinate Intake Process/Close out Process (e.g. Lessons Learned) for all projects including securing stakeholder (PM and Customer sign off) and that all testing documentation

· Collaborate with the Project Manager or Project Lead regarding the Integrated Change Control Process for change requests during the testing phase

location: New York, New York
job type: Contract
salary: $63 - 65 per hour
work hours: 9am to 5pm
education: Bachelors


responsibilities:

JOB DESCRIPTION Design and develop test cases/scenarios for all types of testing (usability, regression, functional, integration, performance, UAT and unit). Support the test lead in authoring test plans. Analyze business requirements and engage Test Lead and project team on issues that may impact designing a testable solution. Conduct test execution and prepare reports on test progress and regression. Raise issues, risks and dependencies and identify assumptions. Defect and issue identification, logging, tracking, resolution and reporting. Executes manual test cases and develops and initiates automated test scripts and creates and manages any resulting defects.

Project Description The IT Business Systems Delivery (BSD) Customer Engagement department supports, manages and implements a portfolio of IT system capital initiatives with our Customer Operations, Energy Management and Energy Efficiency business partners. This IT team supports each initiative from conception to implementation and provides the necessary IT support required to either enhance existing systems, create or enhance interfaces and or design, develop, test and implement new applications.

The Customer Engagement Capital Portfolio Team is looking for a Test Lead with strong communications skills, to work within existing IT teams to help foster relationships, facilitate and coordinate standard project operations and support and drive excellence.

Role & Responsibilities

· Drive the testing efforts and participates in the Software Development LifeCycle (SDLC)

· Verify the quality of the requirements, including testability, requirements definition, test design, test-script and test-data development, test automation test-environment configuration; test-script configuration management, and test execution

· Test planning, including development of testing goals and strategy

· Educate customers and project team about User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

· Provide training and mentoring to the Test Team

· Interaction with test-tool vendor to identify best ways to leverage test tool on the project

· Staying current on latest test approaches and tools, and transferring this knowledge to the test team

· Review and validate test results and defect reports by the testers

· Facilitate meetings with stakeholders throughout the testing process

· Create summary reports and communicate defect metrics on a daily and weekly basis

· Schedule and lead daily defect meetings and other meetings as required with stakeholders

· Manage the triage process for defects including assignments to Development and coordinating ownership and resolution

· Coordinate and follow up with Development Leads and Testers on defect fix estimates and retesting estimates

· Maintain the Test Traceability Matrix (tracing the test procedures to the test requirements)

· Coordinate Intake Process/Close out Process (e.g. Lessons Learned) for all projects including securing stakeholder (PM and Customer sign off) and that all testing documentation

· Collaborate with the Project Manager or Project Lead regarding the Integrated Change Control Process for change requests during the testing phase

qualifications:
TECHNICAL SKILLS

Must Have

Ability to react/produce in an Agile project atmosphere

basic functional testing

develop functional test cases

experience in Azure DevOps Test Plans

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected].


Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.