Manager, Sw Qa Engineering

Description Gigamon is seeking a self-motivated experienced Test manager for System Test This position requires a strategic thinker a problem solver who is a self-starter and self-motivated well organized flexible and effective with multiple simultaneous tasks Roles and Responsibilities include Manage the System test team for the entire Gigamon R D team that includes Embedded Cloud and GigaSMART product portfolios and lead and deliver quality SW HW releases It involves Managing resources effectively to deliver commitment on schedule Cultivate a high performing team and constantly raising the bar Ability to attract groom and retain top talent Closely collaborate with peer development and QA teams architecture customer support and product line management As a key member of the Engineering management staff contribute to the vision and strategy of continuous integration improved development QA processes quality and productivity of test functions System test deliverables that includes defining and validating enterprise use cases system test regressions longevity and scale are ensured on time with quality Effective System Test cycles continuous improvements over time to optimize the run time and improve coverage across the features Be a product automation champion with a focus on delivering releases with an automation first methodology Working closely with the Development and DevTest to integrate test cases to the system test and Functional test suite Ensuring Timely test case execution with a customer quality focus Field escalations working with support and development in troubleshooting and reproducing field reported escalation issues Work closely with development to ensure efficient test case progress and bug fix rate Understand HW SW architecture of products and their implications on feature and system testing Requirement 12 to 15 years or more of overall relevant industry experience and a track record of shipping core-networking products for the enterprise and service provider markets At least 3-5 years of experience as manager leading the System test teams Experience in L2 L3 protocols with system test background and scripting knowledge Python TCL PERL Deep understanding of full product life cycle software development methods both Agile and Waterfall and development test and build environments Ability to undertake loosely defined goals or complex problems to create order and drive to closure Ability to organize delegate and effectively deliver to large and complex programs Ability to drive multi-geo projects by working effectively with remote teams Ability to thrive in fast-paced highly dynamic environment with a bias towards action and results Manage major software release deliveries as a release manager Conflict resolution skills including ability to bridge style difference Excellent interpersonal verbal listening and written communication skills both within the team and across the organization Ability to mentor coach teach facilitate and lead change in a highly technical dynamic team BS in CS or EE MS strongly preferred As an equal opportunity employer all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex gender identity national origin age sexual orientation disability veteran status genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal state and or local law For more information please refer to We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for all qualified individuals with disabilities If you require a reasonable accommodation please contact us at 669 240-2248 If your experience and skills closely match our job description but may not necessarily fulfill all requirements please still apply Gigamon is on a continued mission to grow and scale an innovative organization We believe this is best achieved by hiring celebrating and respecting people with diverse backgrounds skills perspectives and experiences The privacy rights of all individuals including job applicants and candidates are very important to us Our will inform you about how Gigamon Inc and its direct and indirect subsidiaries collect use store or otherwise process personal information about job applicants and candidates including through your access and or use of our and third-party job websites e g LinkedIn Indeed Glassdoor Naukri etc