Thursday, September 17, 2009

Quality Assurance Manager - Information Technology in Orchard Park, NY

Thursday, September 17, 2009
Department: Information TechnologyReports to: Director, Product ManagementSummary: Direct and supervise a group of employees who are responsible for quality assurance for all applications and systems. Supervisory Responsibilities: Q.A. SpecialistsEssential duties and responsibilities: • Manage all systems and processes in place to support the testing of product and data to minimize potential for system failures and bug occurrences.• Responsible for management of QA specialists.• Tests, debugs, documents and installs modified and new programs.• Monitors production programs for expected performance and responds to errors and emergency problems. • Translates written specifications for new program changes into specific testing scripts. • Takes independent action to correct problems encountered during systems operations within authority level granted by I.T. manager. • Establishes required checks and balances for operational controls.• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of systems.• Produce procedural documentation as required.• Performs other duties as may be assigned. Experience: Qualifications / Training:• Experience managing and directing small, focused teams.• Good interpersonal skills.• Ability to work with limited supervision.• Ability to think logically for interpreting and analyzing problems assigned or encountered.• Clear, effective verbal and written communication skills.• Resourcefulness and ability to take the initiative in development and completion of work projects.• Good time management skills.• Good general knowledge of data processing system design methods, techniques and standards.• Ability to communicate recommendations and best practices to peers and Executive Management.Education / Experience: • Bachelors Degree in Information Technology or related experience• 2-3 years (Level 2) experience as a Quality Assurance ManagerSALARY:• Salary will be commensurate with experience in the $50-58,000 range. HOW TO APPLY:• Interested and qualified candidates should submit a Word formatted resume, employment references, and salary history for immediate consideration.• TxMQ would like to extend thanks to all applicants, however, only those that may qualify for the position will be contacted for a preliminary interview screening.TxMQ provides expertise in Middleware solutions and staff augmentation, including Contract and Permanent Professional Level Placements.Where you see frustration, we see a solution.www.txmq.com To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here