Senior Test Manager - Finance, Automotive

About Kyyba:

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI, Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services, enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances.

At Kyyba, the overall well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. We are proud of our work culture which embodies our core values; incorporating value, passion, excellence, empowerment, and happiness, creates a vibrant and productive atmosphere. We empower our employees with the resources, incentives, and flexibility that they need to support a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling career by providing many valuable benefits and a balanced compensation structure combined with career development. 

Job Description: 

Qualifications:

·        Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Master''s degree preferred.

·        Minimum 7-10 years of experience in software testing, with at least 5 years in a leadership or managerial role.0

·        Proven expertise in developing and implementing effective testing strategies, including experience with various testing methodologies (e.g., unit testing, integration testing, system testing, performance testing).

·        Proficient in the use of testing tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, Postman, Loadrunner, xRay).

·        Solid Understanding/critical knowledge of below tools required:  Sequel, Reporting, Snowflake, JIRA, X Ray

·        Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex issues.

·        Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.

·        Experience in managing and mentoring a team of test engineers, including performance management and professional development.

·        Knowledge of agile software development methodologies and their impact on testing processes.

·        Familiarity with software development life cycle models and project management practices.

·        Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects,

Desired Industry Experience: Finance, Lease / Loan or Automotive experience are a plus

Required Skill Set:

·        Manage Multiple testing streams in an Agile environment

·        Manage a distributed team of test analysts and test executors

·        Coordinate testing efforts with projects leveraging the same testing resources

·        Design and templatize test and execution standards for analysts and test executors

·        Create and communicate a testing strategy and plan

·        Create and align test schedule with business, development, and testing resources

·        Design, execute, and communicate reporting on test status and testing projections on daily, weekly, and sprint cadences

·        Advocate for, and support, the testing efforts in team, management, and executive forums

·        Experience with JIRA and Confluence

·        Experience with Microsoft Tool set

·        Strong organizational skills

Nice to have:

·        Familiarity with xRay, test automation, and Selenium

·        General understanding of Corporate Finance, Accounting, and Risk

·        Previous experience with: Data Warehouse test management, Cloud, Database, and development concepts, Large scale/high volume projects

Financial Services Required Learning Courses:

• UDAAP

• The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act

Responsibilities:

·        Develop and oversee the implementation of comprehensive testing strategies and plans to ensure the quality and reliability of software products.

·        Manage a team of skilled test engineers, coordinating their efforts to efficiently execute test cases and analyze results.

·        Collaborate closely with development, product management, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and define appropriate testing approaches.

·        Identify and mitigate risks throughout the software development lifecycle, proactively addressing potential issues before they impact the project.

·        Establish and maintain testing frameworks, tools, and processes to optimize the testing workflow and ensure consistency across projects.

·        Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the testing team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

·        Analyze test results, generate comprehensive reports, and communicate findings to stakeholders, including recommendations for improvement.

·        Stay up-to-date with industry best practices, emerging technologies, and testing methodologies, and incorporate them into the testing strategy as appropriate.

·        Manage the testing budget and resources, ensuring efficient utilization and alignment with organizational goals.

·        Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of testing activities into the overall software development process.

Main Responsibilities

·        Manage Multiple testing streams in an Agile environment.

·        Manage a distributed team of test analysts and test executors.

·        Coordinate testing efforts with projects leveraging the same testing resources.

·        Design and templatize test and execution standards for analysts and test executors.

·        Create and communicate a testing strategy and plan.

·        Create and align test schedule with business, development, and testing resources.

·        Design, execute, and communicate reporting on test status and testing projections on daily, weekly, and sprint cadences.

·        Advocate for, and support, the testing efforts in team, management, and executive forums.

·        Experience with JIRA and Confluence

·        Experience with Microsoft Tool set.

·        Strong organizational skills