QA Manager

We are looking for a QA Manager who enjoys working in a small, nimble team in two-week sprints; someone who can collaborate with anyone from product managers to developers.

Paris, FR

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Mid Level

Overview: <p><strong>Who we need</strong></p> <p>We are looking for a QA Manager&nbsp;to join our client in Paris. This is a great opportunity for a manual QA tester who wants to be hands-on, broaden their skills, and introduce automation at a global organization. We need someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, takes initiative, and knows how to get work done efficiently and accurately. We are looking for a QA Manager who enjoys working in a small, nimble team in two-week sprints; someone who can collaborate with anyone from product managers to developers.</p> <p><strong>Who you are</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p>A creative problem-solver, you are adept at thinking of all possible answers but still, remain process-focused. You have the unique ability to balance urgency with long-term payoff and this is demonstrated in the decisions you make and the strategies you use. The integrity of test results is your priority and, as a chronic learner, you are always on a continuous search for improvements.</p> <p><strong>What&rsquo;s in it for you</strong></p> <p>This is a growing company with multiple global products; a place where you can gain exposure to different teams and tools, rapidly growing your expertise and your career. This is a chance to move into a fast-paced environment where you can expand your skills in automation testing, business analysis, product development and beyond.&nbsp;</p>
Responsibilities: <p><strong>Here&rsquo;s what our QA Manager&nbsp;will do:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Be Agile. You will actively participate in weekly sprints and deliverables, contributing to&nbsp; endorsement, sizing, planning and retrospectives.&nbsp;</li> <li>Manual and automated testing. You will test newly developed features as well as conduct regression testing of the existing system to ensure a high quality of software. You will: <ul> <li>Work across all areas of the system including modelling, financial reports, UI, UX and integration (CSV, Database, etc.).</li> <li>Analyze feature requirements and devise appropriate and thorough test plans.</li> <li>Create and execute weekly test plans.</li> <li>Script tests and automate them as much as possible.</li> <li>Generate complex test data that reflects how our clients use the system. This involves developing a good understanding of the structure of Real Estate Investment Management data and reporting.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Collaborate. You will work alongside development and product management teams to resolve all issues as efficiently as possible. You will also work closely with the client support team to address and track cases raised by clients, generating a weekly report for the group on quality KPIs.</li> <li>Be proactive. You will promptly raise relevant issues and risks to the team; following up as needed. You will ask questions and challenge acceptance criteria, to ensure clarity and completeness from a QA standpoint.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <div id="job-description" class="col col-xs-7 job-description summary"> <div class="description"> <p><strong>How do we know that&rsquo;s you? You have:</strong></p> <ul> <li>The education. You have a diploma or degree, ideally but not required in computer science or a related discipline.&nbsp;</li> <li>Transparent communication style - and bilingualism. You have strong written and verbal skills in French and English. You are able to relay&nbsp;- and comprehend - both user requirements and technical details.</li> <li>The experience. You are passionate about QA and applying testing principles. You have hands-on exposure to manual testing as well as automation techniques. You have direct experience working with data-centric applications systems and are comfortable testing in a Java environment as well as with API testing.&nbsp;</li> <li>Technical toolkit. You have experience with a range of tools including: <ul> <li>MS SQL Server, SSRS.</li> <li>TestComplete, Microsoft Test Manager (MTM) and Team Foundation Server (TFS / Azure DevOps)</li> <li>AWS testing and automation.</li> </ul> </li> <li>An appreciation for cross-team collaboration. You want to be part of a responsive, Agile team and you can adapt to rapidly changing priorities under tight deadlines.</li> </ul> <p>Our client is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment where employees feel valued and respected, and where every employee has the opportunity to realize their potential. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations, if required, and will work with you to meet your needs.</p> </div> </div> <div id="job-application-form-container" class="col col-xs-5 job-application-form">&nbsp;</div>