Test Lead

RWS Group • Louisville, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Hands on coordination of challenging functional & linguistic software testing/QA in the secure onsite testing facility
Work as part of a dynamic team on a wide variety of projects (cutting-edge consumer tech, inc. video/audio streaming, smart speakers and displays, smart home devices, travel and commerce apps, etc) for an exciting client – global industry leader in search.
Manage operational and technical aspects of complex projects, including project assessment, coordination, and delivery
Create and validate localization and functional test plans based on UI/UX and functional spec from client
Setup test beds and test environments, troubleshoot and assess testing viability, including test prep and smoke testing; problem solve in a dynamic deadline-driven environment.
Review, validate, and triage identified defects within the software for clarity, classification, and prioritization. Flag critical issues to developers.
Serve as main/backup linguistic lead for your language
Track test progress; coordinate onsite and remote testers, including hands-on technical and project-related support.
Track tester hours, track budget burn rate, and approve tester hours after confirming completion of work
Provide status reports regularly to Test Line Manager/Testing Manager
Participating client-initiated meetings to give project updates and coordinate tasks among developers, test leads, SI and other team testers

Requirements

• Bi-lingual, translator-level fluency in native language preferred. Strong command of written and spoken English.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, CS, Engineering related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience
• i18n/l10n testing or other (translation, copywriting, etc) experience
• Language skills (preferably in Tier 1 languages - Western Europe, JA, KO, TW, ZH-CN, AR)
• Thinking outside the box/Independent thinking
• Excellent problem solving, defect investigation and analytical skills.
• Leadership skills and ability
• Highly detailed and organized

Nice To Haves

• Prior supervisory experience
• Previous experience in software testing
• Knowledge of test management tools
• MS Excel expertise
• IT support experience in software development / testing environment

Responsibilities

• Hands on coordination of challenging functional & linguistic software testing/QA in the secure onsite testing facility
• Work as part of a dynamic team on a wide variety of projects (cutting-edge consumer tech, inc. video/audio streaming, smart speakers and displays, smart home devices, travel and commerce apps, etc) for an exciting client – global industry leader in search.
• Manage operational and technical aspects of complex projects, including project assessment, coordination, and delivery
• Create and validate localization and functional test plans based on UI/UX and functional spec from client
• Setup test beds and test environments, troubleshoot and assess testing viability, including test prep and smoke testing; problem solve in a dynamic deadline-driven environment.
• Review, validate, and triage identified defects within the software for clarity, classification, and prioritization. Flag critical issues to developers.
• Serve as main/backup linguistic lead for your language
• Track test progress; coordinate onsite and remote testers, including hands-on technical and project-related support.
• Track tester hours, track budget burn rate, and approve tester hours after confirming completion of work
• Provide status reports regularly to Test Line Manager/Testing Manager
• Participating client-initiated meetings to give project updates and coordinate tasks among developers, test leads, SI and other team testers

Benefits

• Amazing benefits! (Seriously!)
• Strong medical, dental, and vision coverages, with generous employer contribution to healthcare spending accounts, and access to FSA, HSA, and Dependent Care accounts.
• Generous paid time off package plus company holidays, birthday day off, paid volunteer time, and 100% paid parental leave.
• 401(k) Retirement plan with company match.
• Company-wide agile work policy with flexible work arrangements.
• Opportunities for training, professional development, and personal growth.
• Smart, engaged co-workers and a global culture of diversity, innovation, and opportunity.
• The rare opportunity to impact how organizations communicate globally. There’s a reason we work with 90 of the top 100 brands.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees