Senior Manager, QA Engineering1731068102.08

About This Team

You'll work with the talented TIBCO Data Virtualization team in a flexible environment. Are you interested in working on leading edge technologies Are you fascinated with Data Technologies, Application Servers, Federation, and/or Data Pipelines Then this opportunity is for you.

TIBCO Data Virtualization (TDV) is an enterprise data virtualization solution that orchestrates access to multiple and varied data sources, delivering data sets and IT curated data services to any analytics solution. TDV is a Java based enterprise-grade database engine supporting all phases of data virtualization development, run-time, and management. It is the trusted solution of choice for the top enterprises in verticals like finance, energy, pharmaceutical, retail, telecom etc.

Our team flourishes on new ideas and welcomes individuals who thrive in transforming challenges into opportunities. From designing and building amazing products to providing excellent service we encourage and are shaped by bold thinkers, problem-solvers, and self-starters. We are always adapting and providing exciting opportunities for our employees to grow, learn and excel. We value the customers and employees that define who we are dynamic individuals willing to take the risks necessary to make big ideas come to life and who are comfortable collaborating in our creative, optimistic environment. We are just scratching the surface.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and passionate Senior QA Manager for our Data Virtualization product. This role involves overseeing a large QA team, which may consist of other managers, supervisors, and experienced or highly technical professionals.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead QA Team: Manage QA teams, providing guidance, performance reviews, and career development.

• Test Planning and Strategy Development: Define and implement comprehensive testing strategies, encompassing both manual and automated testing. This includes but is not limited to defining, executing, and reviewing testing objectives, test plans, and test cases. Additionally, develop subject matter expertise in various product components and job functions to support effective test strategy, planning and execution.

• Quality Assurance Processes: Define and maintain quality assurance standards and procedures to ensure software functionality, reliability, performance, and scalability.

• Automation Framework: Establish and improve automated testing frameworks to increase efficiency and reduce manual testing efforts. This also includes CI/CD integration across releases to ensure that software releases are of high quality and the test automation process is efficient, effective, and scalable.

• Collaboration: Work closely with the development, product management, and other stakeholders to understand product requirements and define testing priorities.

• Defect Tracking and Resolution: Oversee the defect management process, ensuring that issues are properly documented, tracked, and resolved in a timely manner.

• Release Management: Coordinate and manage testing cycles, including regression testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing, ensuring high-quality releases.

• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks in the software development lifecycle, including potential defects, scalability issues, and performance bottlenecks.

• Continuous Improvement: Monitor, review, and improve testing processes and methodologies to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.

• Stakeholder Communication: Provide regular updates on QA progress, testing status, and product quality to stakeholders and senior management.

• Tool and Technology Management: Select and implement appropriate QA tools and technologies, ensuring alignment with industry standards and best practices.

Required Experience/Skills

• At least ten years of relevant experience in a managerial role within quality assurance or test engineering.

• In-depth understanding of software development life cycle, testing methodologies, processes, and quality control.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to collaborate effectively within teams and across teams, adapt to different situations, and successfully achieve assigned goals and targets.

• Strong leadership and communication skills.

• Demonstrated proficiency in designing and implementing automation test frameworks and scripts from scratch.

• Practical experience in coding using at least one programming language, such as Java, C#, TestNG, JUnit, Ant, or Maven.

• Strong experience in analyzing requirements, developing comprehensive test plans and test cases, and proficiently identifying and documenting software defects.

• Hands-on experience in testing Soap and Rest web service APIs.

• Experience working with databases, data processing, and analytical tools and familiarity with SQL language.

• Strong aptitude for learning, excellent oral and written communication skills, and outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Proficiency in both Windows and Linux platforms.

• Experience with Cloud Native platforms and technologies, such as AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, and Docker.

Nice-to-Haves

• Familiarity or experience with client tools such as Tableau and Power BI.

• Familiarity or experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins and GitLab.

• Familiarity or experience with Test Management tools such as TestLink and TestRail.

• Familiarity or experience with tools like JIRA and Confluence Wiki.

• Familiarity or experience with performance and stress testing, including the use of performance test tools like JMeter and LoadRunner.

Education

A minimum of Engineering Degree in Computer Science or related technical field.

About Us:

Citrix and TIBCO recently merged to create Cloud Software Group, now one of the world's largest cloud solution providers, serving more than 100 million users around the globe. When you join Cloud Software Group, you are making a difference for real people, each of whom count on our suite of cloud-based products to get work done - from anywhere. Members of our team will tell you that we value diverse lived experiences, passion for technology, and the courage to take risks. Everyone is empowered to learn, dream, and build the future of work. We are on the brink of another Cambrian leap -- a moment of immense evolution and growth. And we need your expertise and experience to do it. Now is the perfect time to move your skills to the cloud.

Cloud Software Group is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion, genetic carrier status, disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions (including lactation status), marital status, military service, protected veteran status, political activity or affiliation, taking or requesting statutorily protected leave and other protected classifications.

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