Quality Assurance Manager

REQUIREMENTS:

• Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor’s/College Degree in Computer Science/Information Technology or equivalent.
• Minimum of 7 years related experience, with 2-3 years prior management/supervisory experience in software related quality assurance or quality engineering working with wireless handset functional tests, mobile application and mobile game functional tests.
• Minimum of 3 years managing technical personnel and complex software testing activities.
• In-depth knowledge in software development life cycle and comprehensive understanding of software development and quality assurance testing methodologies.
• Working knowledge of standardized test procedures; particularly for mobile software applications.
• Highly knowledgeable of mobile OS’s, e.g. J2ME, Windows Mobile, Blackberry, Symbian and BREW.
• Working knowledge of J2ME mobile wireless handsets and their known issues.
• Knowledge of BREW or other application storefront’s backend business systems is preferred but not required.
• Proven ability to lead and direct multiple projects simultaneously; take initiative and execute decisions.
• Proven team leadership and project management skills; able to train, motivate, coach, mentor, review and critique work of others in a collaborative team-building environment, delegate work to subordinates, plan and schedule workflow, monitor progress and project time budget.
• Ability to develop and implement systematic methodical working style.
• Ability to develop and implement metrics to measure and improve team performance.
• Ability to establish standards, plans and procedures for mobile application software testing and be able to lead and persuade subordinates to implement it.
• Possess excellent problem-solving and bug finding skills.
• Working knowledge of Windows XP, MS Office Suite, including Visio and MS Project and the Internet.
• Working knowledge of handsets and PC testing tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English Language

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform supervisory and professional level staff assistance and coordination in support of testing, porting and development.
• Responsible for the planning, development, execution, documentation of functional systems and regression test plans and over-all coordination of the quality assurance activities.
• Ensures that assigned testing staff adheres to standard test procedures and provide accurate, high quality test results and documentation.
• Coordinate and prioritize work requests from internal staff and customers, coordinate across departments, plan and schedule projects.
• Maintain a database of mobile wireless handset information, including software builds and their known issues.
• Attend staff and project meetings; prepare agendas, ensure meeting minutes are completed and distributed and conduct meetings with direct reports as needed.

A competitive compensation package and rewarding career both await successful candidates. Interested applicants may send their resume at apply@ph.axiomxcell.com. Interview invitations will be done via email, please check your account regularly. Preference will be given to candidates who apply online. We will notify shortlisted applicants only.