QA Engineering Manager (Finance)
TransCore (TRN), a subsidiary of ST Engineering, is seeking a full-time QA Engineering Manager to join our team in Round Rock, Texas.
Job Summary:
TransCore is seeking a talented QA Engineering Manager of server level system software to join our Software Development Team. The individual selected will participate directly with the software development teams as the QA Engineering Manager leading and tasking a small team of co-located Test Engineers. The QA Engineering Manager will be responsible for the direction of the testing team including the definition of best practice procedures/methodologies and selection of tools incorporated into this portion of the software development life cycle. The QA Engineering Manager must have technical expertise to assist with implementing the desired testing processes and practices. The QA Engineering Manager will report to the Director of the Host System Software for TransCore and will participate with other team Managers and developers in an agile team environment.
TransCore's solutions are currently in use at tolling operations all over the country; some of which are the first of their kind. The software we are developing with the team in Round Rock, TX is the next generation of an existing suite of products used for tolling operations real-time monitoring, system auditing, transaction processing, and video and image processing using many of the following technologies:
- Programming Languages: C#, Angular 14 , Angular Material, Ionic Framework 4.12/Angular 7.2, C , JDK 11, JavaScript, TypeScript
- Relational Databases: SQL Server Enterprise Version 2022, SQL Server Standard Version 2022, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), SQL Service Integration Services (SSIS), Tableau Server and Analytics
- Technologies and Features: Microsoft .NET Framework, WPF/WCF, RabitMQ, WebAPI, Telerik Kendo, Serilog, Newtonsoft Json, Polly, RestSharp, Swashbuckle (Swagger), Microsoft Orleans, Azure DevOps
TransCore is the leader in this industry, and we recognize that the advancement of our products for the customers will keep us there for years to come. We are building a team of energetic, self-motivated, innovative and passionate Managers who strive to be the absolute best and enjoy working with other team members towards a common goal. Our company has an entrepreneurial spirit and welcomes individuals with a can-do attitude, the drive to succeed, and the desire to make a meaningful impact within our company.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Lead the development of automation testing framework and tools to support both automated and manual testing processes
- Lead and mentor a team of automation engineers and manual testers by setting strategic objectives, monitoring progress, and foster professional development and growth
- Define comprehensive test strategies to support various development teams
- Work closely with development, QA, and DevOps teams to integrate testing seamlessly into CI/CD pipelines, streamlining the testing process
- Assist with the technical implementation of the testing strategies
- Define Test Plans and Test Cases for current and new products
- Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure automation effectiveness and quality improvements
- Consult with managerial, engineering, and technical personnel to clarify program intent, identify problems, and suggest changes
- Lead daily scrum meetings and update the daily task progress to the other Managers in the team
- Build a team of QA professionals to support the product's QA needs
- Task QA team resources based on product needs and priorities
- Provide leadership and mentoring to team members; minimal administrative duties including timecards, leave, employee reviews
- Participate in supporting production deployments and testing as needed
Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related engineering field or comparable work experience. Master's degree in computer science or a related engineering field highly desirable.
Required Skills & Experience:
- 10 years of related experience in QA or software development role
- 5 years of related management experience
- Experience in developing and implementing test automation strategies
- Experience in software testing including test plan, test case, and test result documentation
- Advanced proficiency with Test Management tools and automation tools like Selenium, Specflow and/or similar tools
- Experience in software development processes and implementation
- Experience testing web interfaces, desktop interfaces, web APIs, and backend applications
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail while managing changing priorities
- Strong ability for data analysis, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills to identify flaws and propose solutions
- Understanding of relational database concepts and ability to assist with database testing
- Good knowledge of industry standards/best practices surrounding all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle
- Ability to work with diversified teams
- Excellent communication, documentation, and people skills.
- Exhibits solid planning, scheduling, and organization skills
- Functions well as part of a team; collaborates with others to achieve tasks and goals
- Ability to understand how the business operates and apply that learning in supporting the company and its clients through quality technical product development
Desired Skills:
- Familiar with development and testing of an Angular SPA
- Experience using the Microsoft Technology Frameworks (.NET, WPF/WCF)
- Experience with databases using Microsoft SQL Server
- Experience with both web, desktop, and backend application development
