QA Test Manager #3120
Austin, TX - USA
Job Summary
QA Test Manager
Location: Austin Texas (ONSITE)
Contract: 12 months potential extension
We are seeking an experienced QA Test Manager to lead quality assurance and testing efforts for large-scale modernization initiatives. This role is responsible for overseeing testing strategy execution and defect management across the full software development lifecycle while serving as a key liaison between IT business stakeholders and vendors.
Minimum Qualifications:
Key Responsibilities:
Genius Road LLC is proud to be a Certified Womens Business Enterprise an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications merit and business need.
Location: Austin Texas (ONSITE)
Contract: 12 months potential extension
We are seeking an experienced QA Test Manager to lead quality assurance and testing efforts for large-scale modernization initiatives. This role is responsible for overseeing testing strategy execution and defect management across the full software development lifecycle while serving as a key liaison between IT business stakeholders and vendors.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 7 years of experience managing QA/testing activities across multiple testing types (UAT performance security etc.)
- 7 years of experience developing and executing test strategies test plans and test cases
- Strong experience with defect tracking reporting and test documentation
- Experience with QA/testing tools such as Jira Selenium JUnit Microfocus UFT SQL or similar
- Solid understanding of SDLC methodologies including Agile and Waterfall
- Proven leadership communication organizational and problem-solving skills
- 4 years of experience with performance testing tools (e.g. JMeter JProfiler)
- Experience with Salesforce platforms
- Prior experience working with government agencies is highly desirable
- Experience in a team lead or project management capacity
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead QA and testing activities across all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
- Define implement and manage User Acceptance Testing (UAT) strategies including Soft UAT guidance
- Coordinate sprint review feedback with vendors and business SMEs
- Review and refine test cases; collaborate with stakeholders to develop new test scenarios
- Manage and execute testing activities including tracking results defects and issue resolution
- Serve as the primary point of contact between IT teams business users and vendors
- Lead defect triage prioritization tracking and root cause analysis
- Provide regular status updates on UAT progress testing outcomes and defect metrics
- Ensure test coverage requirement traceability and successful completion of UAT exit criteria
- Mentor and support QA team members; coordinate testing schedules and resources
Genius Road LLC is proud to be a Certified Womens Business Enterprise an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications merit and business need.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
About Company
Genius Road is a certified women-owned, boutique technical, telecom and executive recruiting firm based in Dallas, Texas.