COE Testing Lead

Job Role : COE testing Lead

Location : Remote

Duration: Contract to hire

Job Description:

Developing a comprehensive QA and testing strategy involves defining the objectives scope and methodologies for quality assurance. This includes:

• Setting Quality Goals: Establishing clear quality metrics and success criteria that align with business objectives.
• Risk Assessment: Identifying potential risks in the software development lifecycle and developing mitigation strategies.
• Testing Types and Methods: Determining which types of testing (e.g. functional performance security) are required based on the project requirements.
• Integration with Development Processes: Ensuring that QA processes are integrated into Agile DevOps or traditional development methodologies to support continuous feedback and improvement.

Build & Run QA Testing Center of Excellence (CoE) (5 to 25 people)

Creating a QA Testing CoE involves assembling a skilled team focused on improving testing practices across the organization:

• Team Structure: Defining roles (testers automation engineers QA leads) and responsibilities within the CoE.
• Best Practices and Standards: Establishing and promoting best practices for testing and quality assurance across projects.
• Training and Development: Implementing training programs to upskill team members in the latest testing tools and methodologies.
• Knowledge Sharing: Creating a culture of collaboration where team members can share insights tools and strategies.

Testing Automation

Implementing test automation is crucial for enhancing efficiency and coverage:

• Tool Selection: Evaluating and selecting appropriate automation tools that align with the technology stack.
• Framework Development: Building a robust automation framework that supports various types of testing (unit integration functional).
• Script Development: Creating and maintaining automated test scripts to ensure high test coverage and reliability.
• Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD): Integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to enable rapid feedback and faster release cycles.

QA Toolset (Testbed)

A welldefined QA toolset supports effective testing and collaboration:

• Test Management Tools: Utilizing tools for planning tracking and reporting test cases and results (e.g. Jira TestRail).
• Automation Tools: Implementing tools for automated testing (e.g. Selenium Appium).
• Performance Testing Tools: Using tools like JMeter or LoadRunner for performance and load testing.
• Collaboration Tools: Ensuring that the team uses collaboration tools (e.g. Confluence Slack) for effective communication and documentation.

Executive Reporting & Interaction

Engaging with executives is essential for alignment and support:

• Reporting Dashboards: Creating dashboards that provide realtime insights into testing progress quality metrics and risk assessments.
• Regular Updates: Holding regular meetings with executives to discuss project status challenges and quality concerns.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Actively involving stakeholders in the QA process to ensure that testing efforts align with business priorities.

Lead People and Accountability to Client

Effective leadership in QA involves guiding the team and maintaining accountability:

• Mentoring and Coaching: Providing guidance and support to team members to help them grow in their roles.
• Performance Management: Establishing performance metrics and conducting regular evaluations to ensure team accountability.
• Client Interaction: Building strong relationships with clients to understand their expectations and incorporate feedback into testing practices.
• Ownership of Deliverables: Taking responsibility for the quality of deliverables and ensuring that they meet or exceed client standards.

By focusing on these areas you can create a robust QA and testing strategy that drives quality efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction.