Software Quality Assurance Lead

Regions Bank•Hoover, AL

5d•$67,488 - $89,600•Onsite

About The Position

At Regions, the Software Quality Assurance (QA) Lead supports the application development organization by helping prepare test strategies, testing approaches, and resource needs. The role coordinates and tracks functional and non-functional testing for projects or applications, and may lead teams of varying sizes across multiple applications. It also contributes to the development of technical skills and knowledge. The position is intended to be onsite in Birmingham, Alabama, or Atlanta, Georgia, with a strong preference for Birmingham. Regions does not provide relocation assistance. The role is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay. It is not incentive eligible. The position may be filled at a higher level depending on the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and four years of quality or related experience; alternatively, a high school diploma or GED and eight years of quality or related experience.
Ability to adapt to change and collaborate with team members and teams.
Ability to interpret and ensure compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and industry guidance.
Ability to research and analyze data and derive data-driven solutions.
Demonstrated leadership capabilities.
Knowledge of Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Delivery (CD).
Proficiency in software testing concepts.
Strong priority management, problem-solving, critical-thinking, verbal and written communication, and organizational skills.
Strong work ethic and self-motivation.
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; Regions will not sponsor work visas for this position.

Nice To Haves

Project management experience.
Familiarity with Regions’ testing standards.
Working knowledge of software implementation methodologies, test automation, test case design and strategy, and test management tools such as Azure DevOps, qTest, Jira, or Application Lifecycle Management (ALM).
Working knowledge of Tosca and Selenium.
Additional preferences include Tricentis qTest, Jira, Power BI, Postman, PowerPoint, project management, communication, SLA-driven work, and leadership.

Responsibilities

Lead Regions projects from a QA standpoint, working with project managers, Application Development teams, Business Units, Compliance, Risk, and Audit.
Coordinate testing activities, resources, and funding requirements.
Design test strategies and test plans for projects or applications.
Coordinate test planning, test creation, and test execution.
Provide test management guidance.
Select test management tools and coordinate onboarding, training, and effective use of those tools.
Partner with Test Automation teams and provide project updates.
Define and track project quality assurance metrics.
Create and publish project quality assurance reports.
Capture project quality assurance health scores.
Define and manage defect workflows.
Influence teams to implement quality assurance best practices and adhere to software testing standards.
Assist with onboarding QA talent for projects, including onsite and offshore resources, and help onboard external resources.
Review and manage vendor contracts and provide input.
Prepare transition plans for ongoing support of automation efforts.
Help prepare project roadmaps after project closure.
Ensure compliance with risk management programs, rules and regulations, and cybersecurity practices; identify and support process improvements; and apply disciplined change management practices.