Quality Engineer

Design, Develop, and Execute test cases and test suites focusing on efficiency and maintainability while ensuring the highest in quality standardsCollaborate closely with Software Development Engineers in Test to maximize re-usable automation scripts.Perform exploratory testing beyond defined test methods with a focus on efficiency and risk mitigationConsult and advise management regarding software readiness and critical issuesCreate strategic core test plans encompassing functional, regression, and smoke tests with meaningful test steps and expected results based on functional requirements and User StoriesReview and reconcile project deliverables aligned with strategic IT-quality standardsConceptualize, document, and communicate solutions concerning IT-QualityRequires competency in customer focus, change & innovation, strategic thinking, relationship building & influencing talent management, results focus, and inspirational leadershipDemonstrates working knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodology (processes, and deliverables) and can work with the process and application teams to identify and close the gaps concerning IT-quality issues as well as provide metrics for monitoring purposes and measures of successDemonstrates knowledge to conceptualize, document, and communicate solutions concerning IT-Quality issuesEnsures review of Quality Assurance documentation for accuracy, feasibility, consistency, and completeness.Executes initiatives to improve processes, procedures, and tools for IT-quality purposes utilized by the cross-functional teamsCreates and delivers articulate and effective oral presentations to a variety of audiences, large or small, internal, or external