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Redwood Starke Ltd (0)

Salary

Competitive + plus benefits

Job term

Permanent

Job hours

Full time

Software Test Manager :-

Please only apply if you have :

* Demonstrated experience with software development life cycle and specifically QA process and test methodologies.
* Excellent man-management experience
* Strong familiarity with Windows, Mac, Linux, networking, virtualization to systems admin level - this role requires a
hands on technical person.
* Good experience with Python, Perl, Scripting
* Preference given to applicants who have worked with EMEA / USA colleagues/clients

Manages an engineering functional group for Test / QA requirements. Oversees the development and execution of software
test plans and analysis of test results. Provides day-to-day management of a group of engineers regarding work plans,
establishing technical objectives, and assigning tasks. Tracks deliverables to ensure activities are on schedule, and to
quality. Facilitates coordination with other groups such as software development.

Primary Duties / Responsibilities:

Project Related

* Ensures successful execution and delivery of group's projects, and continuous improvement of the groups' ability to
execute them.
* Manages the development and maintenance of the test lab environment including the hardware, software, networks and
tools needed to measure the software quality of the products. Collaborates with other engineering employees and other
engineering groups (e.g. test, product management), voluntarily shares best practices and deliver high quality products.
* Interfaces with senior management to report on project and program milestones.
* Identify and implement operational policies and directives that optimize processes to deliver a quality product.
* Prepares and presents status, technical, and management reports as required.

People Management

* Manage the performance expectations of the team to meet project requirements.
* Assist in the recruitment & retention of outstanding engineers.
* Involved with promotions and other personnel actions within the group.
* Frequently interacts with subordinate supervisors and functional peer groups. Interaction normally requires the ability
to gain cooperation of others, conducting presentations of technical information concerning specific projects or
schedules.

Qualifications :

* Demonstrated experience with software development life cycle and specifically QA process and test methodologies.
* Strong familiarity with Windows, Mac, Linux, networking, virtualization etc
* Good experience with Python, Perl, scripting
* Preference given to applicants who have worked with EMEA / USA colleagues/clients
* Previous hands-on experience with software testing techniques including writing test plans, test design specifications
and automating test cases.
* Strong communication skills both in written and verbal manner to drive points effectively and efficiently.
* Sound skills regarding people management and budgeting.
* Strong understanding of software estimation methodologies and tools.
* Demonstrated success as a technical team lead or project lead for virtual and global teams.
* A passion for innovation.

* BS degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or related field. Equivalent experience may be substituted for
formal education.
* 5+ years' experience (or equivalent) of directly related work experience in test engineering
* At least 2 years of experience in managing complex projects in application software release cycle.
* Minimum 2+ years managing people.
* Demonstrated competency in relevant technologies/domains.


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