Software Quality Lead

JOB SUMMARYUnder general direction and as a member of a scrum team, provides technical leadership in the development of software automation frameworks involving application of new technologies with significant technical risk. Develops automated software tests at all levels of the testing pyramid. Extends, enhances and maintains the software automation library and framework.ESSENTIAL DUTIESDefines software automation strategies and best practices.Maintains full software test automation suite, reusable software components and function libraries.Demonstrates solid computer science fundamentals such as design patterns, data structures, OOP and software design.Demonstrates expert level application of Source Code Management tools.Applies performance and security test techniques.Supports performance and security testing activities at the API/Interface level.Applies Continuous integration/ Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) techniques with chosen build pipeline tools.Effectively implements TDD techniques and creates build pipelines to support CI/CD.Develops and manages dynamic software test data creation.Organizes and controls the software testing process to help deliver high quality software.Provides technical support and mentoring to other team members.Troubleshoots environmental set-up issues related to software test automation.Approves Code/Test Reviews.Participates in all levels of testing as required.Drives discussions for determining appropriate level at which to test the implemented functionality.Demonstrates mastery of traditional white and black box software test techniques.OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESMaintains general knowledge of industry and Company regulatory and software quality standards and applies this knowledge to the completion of all projects.Responsible for oversight of the SQA/testing activities within scrum team such as, ensuring requirements are in place and are testable, writes verification plans, targets and identifies release of tests or if a new test is required, and ensures success of the team supporting the process to execute tests.Ensures release of software, writes verification reporting, performs reliability assessments, deferred issue reporting, requirements traceability, readiness statement and review, and process verification.Familiarity with GMP/CRF Part 11/IEEE/ISO 9000 standards for software quality assurance, impact/risk analysis, and software traceability.Holds self and team accountable for adherence to Agile principles and practices.Demonstrates required competencies and grow in the Leadership Competency Model.MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTSEducationBachelor’s degree in Computer Science or, equivalent of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job may be considered.ExperienceMinimum 5 +years experience in an SDET role.SkillsProficient in object-oriented programming and applications/embedded software development .NET C# ,C++, Python, Typescript/Angular 8+, T-SQL.Proficient in testing at the API level using tools like RestAssured, Postman/Swagger and at System testing using tools like Cucumber and Selenium or Protractor.Demonstrated proactive and strong problem-solving skills.Scans the environment for new technical skills, knowledge, or capabilities that can benefit business or personal performance.Has a track record of exceeding goals successfully.Provides timely and helpful information to others across the organization.Handles and manages crises effectively.Deals constructively with problems that do not have clear solutions or outcomes.Relies on a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment when making decisions.-Or-An equivalent competency level acquired through a variation of these qualifications may be considered.