Lead QA with Requisite PRO and ClearQuest

IBM Rational Tools - Requisite Pro (requirements traceability matrix/use cases) and ClearQuest for defect tracking - Required 5 Years_ _ Experience managing a team of testers - Required 5 Years_ 

Experience reviewing technical requirements and building test plans - Required 8 Years_ 

Documenting of use cases, test scenarios - Required 8 Years_

Document and report on bugs or defects in testing and make recommendations - Required 8 Years_ 

Provide oversight on timelines and schedules for on-time task completion - Required 5 Years_ Experience working in SOA environment a plus - Desired 2 Years_ 

Excellent oral and written communication skills - Required 10 Years

The selected candidate will work in a Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)-driven organizational framework and provide testing management expertise for major web-based project that includes new Medicaid program(s)._ _ 8 or more years of experience in the field is required. _ _ Manage a testing team, lead team members in testing activities, assign and monitor workloads, communicate the overall test plan vision and guide the mechanics of manual and automated testing _ Review and analyze technical requirements, gain a thorough understanding of project scope and build a test plan that is aligned with project parameters and goals _ Develop and implement a comprehensive end-to-end test plan for a complex software environment on an SOA platform to include a mix of software solutions, state systems and external federal government entities_ Develop and maintain systems integration test plans(SIT) and user acceptance test (UAT) plans using approved software methodology (SDLM) standards and guidance; use testing expertise to ensure compliance with information security, IT and business policies, processes and procedures_ Collaborate with IT and non-IT resources to ensure achievement of testing objectives and goals, timely defect resolution, testing schedules and resource availability_ Educate testing team members on testing industry best practices_ Document, track and report on testing activities including problems, defects, bugs and resolutions; provide a regular status on testing activities and outcomes using Rational tools related to Requisite Pro (requirements traceability matrix/use cases) and ClearQuest for defect tracking_ Provide oversight for testing timelines, deadlines and schedules and ensure on-time task completion_ Recommend software acquisitions/tools to improve business efficiency_ Serve as a liaison between various stakeholder groups regarding testing; act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for testing and Quality Assurance (QA) topics in meetings, webinars, conference calls and other forms of communication_ Work with key stakeholders and vendors throughout the testing and software development process; understand business needs and associated constraints to craft the best-fit solution_ Create and maintain documentation such as test management plans, use case, test scenario templates_ Identify training requirements and forward to Project Manager_ Detect all errors and bugs, research the origin of errors and recommend bug fixes_ Review technical documentation and maintain knowledge about software releases_ Provide oversight for all software installations/updates on hardware in test environments_ Demonstrate commitment to providing customer-focused quality service.