Test Lead

Come join us

**Together we do what matters.**

Skills and experiences
- 10 years of experience in software testing, with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership or managerial role.
- Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and testing methodologies.
- Experience with various testing tools and technologies (e.g., Selenium, JIRA, QTP, LoadRunner).
- Proficiency in test automation and test management tools.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong leadership and team management abilities.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., ISTQB Certified Test Manager) are highly desirable.

About you
- Characteristics that can spell success for this role
- Embrace challenges with a keen intellect and a thirst for knowledge.
- Collaborate seamlessly, fostering open and effective communication.
- Embrace creativity and explore groundbreaking solutions.
- Stay ahead of the curve, anticipating what lies ahead and adapting to the latest advancements
- Be opportunistic in proactively identifying business opportunities to enhance and expand the range of business solutions provided to clients

What you'll do

**Test Strategy & Planning**

Develop and implement comprehensive test strategies and plans that align with project objectives and timelines.

Define testing methodologies, standards, and processes to ensure consistent and effective testing practices.

Identify test requirements and create detailed test plans, including scope, objectives, resources, and schedules.

**Test Execution & Management**

Manage and coordinate testing activities, including functional, integration, system, regression, and performance testing.

Ensure accurate documentation of test results, defects, and issues, and facilitate their resolution.

**Team Leadership & Collaboration**

Lead and mentor a team of testers, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities.

Foster a collaborative and positive work environment, promoting knowledge sharing and teamwork.

Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and business analysts, to ensure effective communication and alignment.

**Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement**

Implement and enforce quality assurance processes to ensure the highest standards of product quality.

Conduct regular reviews and audits of testing activities to identify areas for improvement.

Promote continuous improvement initiatives to enhance testing efficiency, effectiveness, and coverage.

**Risk Management & Issue Resolution**

Identify and assess risks associated with testing activities and develop mitigation strategies.

Proactively address and resolve issues that may impact testing progress or quality.

Escalate critical issues to senior management and stakeholders as necessary.

**Tools & Automation**

Evaluate and recommend testing tools and technologies to improve testing processes and outcomes.

Implement and manage test automation frameworks and tools, ensuring effective automation of test cases.

Monitor and maintain test environments, ensuring their availability and stability.

Enjoy your career

Some of the best things about working at Avanade
- Opportunity to work for Microsoft’s Global Alliance Partner of the Year (14 years in a row), with exceptional development and training (minimum 80 hours per year for training and paid certifications)
- Real-time access to technical and skilled resources globally
- Dedicated career advisor to encourage your growth Engaged and helpful coworkers genuinely interested in you

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Employee Benefits at Avanade | Avanade

A great place to work
- As you bring your skills and abilities to Avanade, you’ll get distinctive experiences, limitless learning, and ambitious growth in return. As we continue to build our diverse and inclusive culture, we become even more innovative and creative, helping us better serve our clients and communities. You’ll join a community of smart, supportive collaborators to lift, mentor, and guide you, and to lean on your expertise. You get a company purpose-built for business-critical, leading-edge technology solutions, committed to improving the way humans work, interact, and live. It’s all here, so take a closer look- We work hard to provide an inclusive, diverse culture with a deep sense of belonging for all our employees. Visit our Inclusion & Diversity page.- Create a future for our people that focuses on
- Expanding your thinking - Experimenting courageously - Learning and pivoting- Inspire greatness in our people by
- Empowering every voice - Encouraging boldness - Celebrating progress- Accelerate the impact of our people by
- Amazing the client - Prioritizing what matters - Acting as one