QA Manager (Remote - Hands on) - TX or NY Resident

Company: Transfinder
Location: Albany
Posted on: November 26, 2022

Job Description:

Looking for a career? Are you looking to work with team players, join a growing company (24 straight years of continuous growth), industry leader, learn the latest technology and be a part of an organization that values employee's opinions?

*What you'll love about Transfinder *
* The ability to *learn and work with the latest technology* in our industry. built upon Esri's *industry-leading mapping and geographic information system* (GIS) technology.
* *Team focused* approach.
* *Open-door* management style and an entrepreneurial spirit.
* *Strong culture *that encourages employees to *listen and anticipate client needs*, challenges, employees to *develop cutting edge solutions*, and promotes employee *ownership of support and service issues*.
* Transfinder has won multiple *Best Places to Work* awards! _https://www.transfinder.com/news\_events/Transfinder-Named-Best-Place-to-Work-\_2305-blog.htm_
* We are hiring for staff who can work from home remotely in Texas or New York State.
* Help *grow and mentor* our *QA team.*

*What will you be doing?*

Transfinder is a *leading software provider for Transportation Management Systems* seeking an enthusiastic and driven Quality Assurance Manager to join our *growing team*. The QA Manager will be responsible for both *overseeing a team of QA Engineers and carrying out tasks individually*. They will be responsible for ensuring the highest level of quality of our products through thorough test cases and robust testing.
* Promote an atmosphere that *encourages collaboration*, optimism and dedication
* *Work collaboratively with Software Development Teams* and Technology Team Leaders
* Communicate with Transfinder Shanghai and QA personnel. Time outside of normal business hours may be required.
* *Review User Stories* to ensure acceptance criteria and expectations are clear
* *Review test plans*, *test cases and execution of tests by QA team members*
* Participate in *sprint planning* and long-term department goal planning
* *Thoroughly test the UI, business logic, performance*, and other aspects of software to ensure all products developed are free from defects and errors
* Document and appropriately report defects and potential risk. Track progress and results in Jira
* Coordinate group testing efforts with individuals both within and outside the Technology department
* Make suggestions to improve the product and features being tested
* *Continuously evaluate and improve QA processes*
* *Coach and provide feedback to QA team*
* Contribute to the final approval of releases

*Must have experience *
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related degree.
* *5+ years of experience* in Software Quality Management and/or Development
* Knowledge of *modern test methodologies* including automation
* Solid understanding of quality assurance as part of the development process
* Working knowledge of computer coding languages, MSSQL and other Databases
* Detail oriented and well-developed analytical skills
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills

*What do we do?*

*Transfinder's mission* is to provide *superior value* for their clients by *delivering faster, safer and smarte*r solutions. Transfinder has *built the safest*, *most efficient transportation management* and communication solutions designed for school districts and municipal governments, and their stakeholders. Transfinder combines its superior solutions with its *award-winning service*, establishing and maintaining long-term relationships with every client that is built upon respect, confidence, integrity and mutual trust. Used extensively by more than 2,000 school districts and municipalities in 47 states.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Experience level:
* 3 years
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
* On call

Application Question(s):
* This person must be in NY or TX, Do you reside in either state?

Experience:
* Manual Testing: 5 years (Preferred)
* Leadership: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote%58047475%

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