Test Quality Engineer (Automation Test Manager)

IBM Corporation•Bethesda, MD

32d•$155,000 - $205,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Test Quality Engineer (Automation Test Manager), IBM Corporation, Bethesda, MD (Up to 60% telecommuting permitted): Test applications in the Financial Services domain by leveraging AI (Artificial Intelligence), automation, UAT (User Acceptance Testing), and integration testing. Define test strategies and prepare test plans, ensuring thorough requirement analysis, test result evaluation, and metrics analysis. Prepare status reports and conduct root cause analysis to improve testing efficiency. Manage global testing teams to ensure high-quality service delivery. Automate test cases by utilizing AI and tools such as FAST to convert manual cases into automated scripts. Create resource and capacity plans, analyzing upcoming projects to determine team allocation across Agile squads. Monitor quality assurance and risk management by tracking tests and defects. Act as the primary client contact for test-related matters, interfacing daily to align objectives and maintain project standards. Develop comprehensive test artifacts and provide leadership with regular updates and insights for decision-making. Improve processes and conduct training sessions. Manage ALM tools and Jira workflows, track KPIs, and report progress. Coordinate test environments and collaborate with vendors to meet project requirements. Integrate testing into project workflows by working closely with development, analysis, and project teams. Spearhead the development and execution of comprehensive test strategies for critical banking programs, aligning with project objectives and industry best practices. Ensure test strategies provide accurate guidelines for User Acceptance Test (UAT) teams within Agile squads, ensuring proper execution as per product owner expectations. Participate in scrum calls and Agile cadence meetings, ensuring the quality of testing results. Review testing results with product owners for transparency. Create scorecards for each squad and release to assess performance and identify lessons learned for future releases. Incorporate the latest automation tools and AI practices to optimize test cases and execution strategies. Utilize: Jira Atlassian, Selenium, Power BI, UAT (User acceptance Test) and Integration Testing, Agile and Lean methodologies, IntelliJ, Bitbucket.

Requirements

Master's degree or equivalent in Engineering, Computer Science or related (employer will accept a Bachelor's degree plus five (5) years of progressive experience in lieu of a Master's degree) and one (1) year of experience as a Business Analyst, QA/Test Analyst or related.
One (1) year of experience must include utilizing Jira Atlassian, Selenium, Power BI, UAT (User acceptance Test) and Integration Testing, Agile and Lean methodologies, IntelliJ, Bitbucket.

Responsibilities

Test applications in the Financial Services domain by leveraging AI (Artificial Intelligence), automation, UAT (User Acceptance Testing), and integration testing.
Define test strategies and prepare test plans, ensuring thorough requirement analysis, test result evaluation, and metrics analysis.
Prepare status reports and conduct root cause analysis to improve testing efficiency.
Manage global testing teams to ensure high-quality service delivery.
Automate test cases by utilizing AI and tools such as FAST to convert manual cases into automated scripts.
Create resource and capacity plans, analyzing upcoming projects to determine team allocation across Agile squads.
Monitor quality assurance and risk management by tracking tests and defects.
Act as the primary client contact for test-related matters, interfacing daily to align objectives and maintain project standards.
Develop comprehensive test artifacts and provide leadership with regular updates and insights for decision-making.
Improve processes and conduct training sessions.
Manage ALM tools and Jira workflows, track KPIs, and report progress.
Coordinate test environments and collaborate with vendors to meet project requirements.
Integrate testing into project workflows by working closely with development, analysis, and project teams.
Spearhead the development and execution of comprehensive test strategies for critical banking programs, aligning with project objectives and industry best practices.
Ensure test strategies provide accurate guidelines for User Acceptance Test (UAT) teams within Agile squads, ensuring proper execution as per product owner expectations.
Participate in scrum calls and Agile cadence meetings, ensuring the quality of testing results.
Review testing results with product owners for transparency.
Create scorecards for each squad and release to assess performance and identify lessons learned for future releases.
Incorporate the latest automation tools and AI practices to optimize test cases and execution strategies.

Benefits

IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program.
Eligible employees may have access to:
Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being
Financial programs such as 401(k), the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs
Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs.
IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law
Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals
Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences
We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

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