Software QA Coordinator

Company: Mouser Electronics
Location: Mansfield
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Software QA Coordinator
Location MANSFIELD TEXAS
Hours Needed M-F, 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Requisition Number 16423
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The Software QA Coordinator is responsible for setting daily project assignments and schedules for QA Analysts. The Software QA Coordinator will work closely with QA management, project managers, software development managers, and software development teams to ensure appropriate resources are available to test software projects. In addition, the Software QA Coordinator is capable of creating test plans and scenarios for large or strategic software projects and possess ability to develop expertise in one or more of the Mouse applications.
ACCOUNTABILITIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Technical Capabilities
--- Develop test plans for large, cross functional, or strategic projects based on Functional Requirements documents and accumulated business knowledge.
--- Execute and report results for assigned test plans, test cases, and test scenarios.
--- Performs and can teach various types of tests including: Black Box testing, Ad Hoc testing, and Positive/Negative testing. In addition, White Box testing, Integration testing, Regression testing, Load testing, and Performance testing may be required. Leads in development of new and innovative testing and quality capabilities.
--- Document test case success and/or failure and maintain all relevant testing documentation.
--- Manage identified issues in current issue tracking database to produce performance reports and insure proper attention and closure of project issues.
--- Promote programs into Production environment, as required, and maintain documentation of promotions.
--- Create and maintain Traceability Matrix
--- Collaborate with development leads to design the test framework necessary for large or strategic projects.
Business Acumen and Analysis
--- Develop expert knowledge of Mouser applications, business rules, processes, procedures, and policies to lead in Usability Testing.
--- Develop and maintain subject matter expertise in one or more areas of Mouser's applications and/or technologies
--- Design and develop test cases and scenarios for large, cross functional, or strategic projects based on Functional Requirements documents and accumulated business knowledge.
--- Perform review of Functional Requirements for testability, completeness, conciseness, and user usability.
Communication
--- Provides summaries on tests created/performed with status.
--- Develops and publishes test scenarios suitable for non-technical people to execute.
--- Establishes and maintains effective relationships with internal and external contacts.
Strategic Direction
--- Define metrics, create reports, and develop statistics, for organizational reporting and monitoring of quality processes within QA department.
--- Analyze existing QA quality processes and develop new or revised quality standards as needed.
Leadership
--- Manages scheduling and assignment of daily activity for QA Analysts.
--- Develops and coordinates training for other team members.
--- Helps QA Analysts resolve issues/questions on projects.
--- Escalates workload/project conflicts to QA Manager.
--- Review Unit Test scripts to ensure all functional requirements met, functions/procedures within modified code units work correctly, inbound calling functions/procedures work correctly, appropriate positive and negative tests are performed, and business rules are working as expected.
--- Assist in the research and analysis of available COTS tools to improve the quality and testing processes of QA department.
--- Represents the company in a professional manner.
--- Arrives on time to work hours needed to fulfill assigned responsibilities.
--- Comply with all company and IS Department Policies and Procedures.
--- Oversees daily work flow and projects for team.
--- Subject matter expert for team job functions.
--- Fosters a learning environment and mentors team members.
--- Works with minimum supervision and makes independent judgments.
--- Assists management with the development of results oriented processes and project management.
--- Initiates, establishes and maintains highly effective relationships with business contacts of various cultures, and at all levels.
--- Flexible to meet the changing needs of the business and willingness to take on new responsibilities and assignments.
--- Extremely confidential and trustworthy.
--- Regular attendance at work is an essential part of the job
SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS
--- Possesses a high degree of initiative.
--- Ability to evaluate and test new or modified software programs by going outside the scope of the functional specifications.
--- Ability to become "Subject Matter Experts" on Mouser's business applications, processes, procedures, and policies.
--- Reviews new or modified program, including documentation, diagram, and flow chart, to determine if program will perform according to user request and conform to guidelines.
--- Ability to evaluate proposed software or software enhancement for feasibility.
--- Ability to read and interpret document and write reports.
--- Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
--- Aptitude to deal with situations when limited procedures or standards exist.
--- Possess good interpersonal skills.
--- Possess strong organizational skills and multitasking ability.
--- Possess strong attention to detail skills.
--- Good project management skills and/or substantial exposure to project-based work structures.
--- Excellent understanding of the organization's goals and objectives.
--- Ability to analyze the impact of decisions before execution.
--- Demonstrates a positive attitude toward self and others.
--- Exhibits strong analytical and problems solving skills.
--- Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication etiquette. Able to communicate with people at all levels.
--- Appropriate grooming, attire and professionalism to interface directly with business contacts and represent the company.
--- Available to work early, late and weekends when needed to fulfill assigned responsibilities.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
--- Internal candidates: Minimum 1 year as a highly performing Mouser employee.
--- External candidates: Minimum 2 years prior work experience that is relevant to the team you will lead.
--- 6+ years experience in critical job functions of the team; can be combination of internal and external experience.
--- Experience creating test scripts/instructions that can be followed by entry level personnel. Experience analyzing Functional Requirements and Technical Specifications to ensure continuity and traceability.
--- Experience with automated test tools/systems a plus.
--- Web application or mobile application testing a plus.
--- Understanding of the UniVerse programming language and database a plus. Understanding of the Python programming language a plus
CHARACTERISTICS
Decisive Judgment
Adapting to Change
Planning & Organizing
Delivering Results
Policies, Processes & Procedures
Customer Service
Resilience
Teamwork & Collaboration
Interpersonal Communication
Integrity
Functional Acumen
This is a summary of the primary accountabilities and requirements for this position. The company reserves the right to modify or amend accountabilities and requirements at any time at its sole discretion based on business needs. Any part of this job description is subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Category:IT/IS
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.
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