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Defect Manager Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

QA Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

Hands-on experience with test management and defect tracking tools such as HP ALM, ALM Octane, Jira, or similar platforms. Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments with active participation in ...

... in defect management and coordination across teams. -Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and multi-vendor coordination skills. -Willingness to work from office and flexible to support ...

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... in defect management and coordination across teams. -Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and multi-vendor coordination skills. -Willingness to work from office and flexible to support ...

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The ideal candidate will review and make recommendations on QA standards and frameworks, including but not limited to, matters of manual, automated and performance testing and defect management. They ...

The ideal candidate will review and make recommendations on QA standards and frameworks, including but not limited to, matters of manual, automated and performance testing and defect management. They ...

AI Quality Engineer / Lead

Chicago, IL · On-site

$74K - $95K/yr

Coordinate testing activities across Agile delivery teams, including sprint planning, test execution, defect management, issue tracking, release readiness, risk identification, and production support.

... Defect Management, Co-ordination activities * Analytical and Communication skills Qualifications Basic Qualifications :- * Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent required from an accredited ...

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Defect Manager information

What is a defect manager?

Defect Managers are professionals responsible for overseeing the defect management process within a project or organization, particularly in software development and quality assurance. They coordinate the identification, documentation, prioritization, tracking, and resolution of defects (bugs or issues) found during testing phases. Defect Managers act as a bridge between testing teams and developers to ensure that defects are addressed efficiently and do not hinder project timelines. Their role is crucial to maintaining product quality and ensuring that all issues are properly managed before release.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a defect manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Defect Manager, you need a strong background in software testing, quality assurance, and defect lifecycle management, often supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with defect tracking tools such as JIRA, Bugzilla, or HP ALM, as well as knowledge of test management systems, is typically required. Excellent communication, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities are vital soft skills for collaborating with development and testing teams. These skills and qualities are crucial for ensuring timely resolution of defects, maintaining product quality, and streamlining the software delivery process.

What are some common challenges a defect manager faces when coordinating between development and QA teams?

Defect Managers often encounter challenges such as ensuring clear communication between development and QA teams, prioritizing defects based on business impact, and managing tight release deadlines. Balancing multiple stakeholders’ expectations while maintaining accurate defect tracking can also be demanding. Successful Defect Managers proactively facilitate meetings, clarify defect statuses, and help develop efficient workflows to resolve issues quickly, fostering a collaborative environment.

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ETL Tester- Schaumburg, IL

Georgia IT, Inc.

Schaumburg, IL • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago


Job description

Job Summary:
Georgia IT, Inc. is seeking an ETL Tester for a contract position in Schaumburg, IL. The role involves extensive experience in ETL/Datawarehouse testing, building complex SQL queries, and developing ETL Test Plans and strategies.
Responsibilities:
• Extensive experience in ETL/Datawarehouse testing
• Strong working experience in building complex SQL queries, perform Data Analysis, Data Testing in BI/DW environment.
• Experience in UNIX commands, Autosys & ETL concepts like, Dimensions, Facts, Factls tables, SCD 1, SCD 2, joins, surrogate & primary keys, 3NF
• Hands on experience in any ETL tools like Informatica / DataStage
• Develop ETL Test Plan / Strategy/ Test Scenarios/ Test Cases/ Test Data Management/ Defect Management
• Providing estimation for the testing efforts.
• Experience in Client ALM & Jira
• Automation experience on ETL using Python/Selenium etc will be big advantage
• Strong knowledge of Agile methodology
• Good Communication and problem solving skills
• Willing to work on onshore-offshore model with Individual Contribution
• Experience in full SDLC (Agile, Scrum) cycle in general and specific to user requirements gathering, user stories, narratives, product/scrum backlog, sprint planning, backlog grooming, Use Case design and analysis, Scenarios, Business processes, MS Visio, Power Point presentation, process flows, wireframes, technical documentation, QA, QC and UAT activities.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Extensive experience in ETL/Datawarehouse testing
• Strong working experience in building complex SQL queries, perform Data Analysis, Data Testing in BI/DW environment
• Experience in UNIX commands, Autosys & ETL concepts like, Dimensions, Facts, Factls tables, SCD 1, SCD 2, joins, surrogate & primary keys, 3NF
• Hands on experience in any ETL tools like Informatica / DataStage
• Develop ETL Test Plan / Strategy/ Test Scenarios/ Test Cases/ Test Data Management/ Defect Management
• Providing estimation for the testing efforts
• Experience in Client ALM & Jira
• Strong knowledge of Agile methodology
• Good Communication and problem solving skills
• Willing to work on onshore-offshore model with Individual Contribution
• Experience in full SDLC (Agile, Scrum) cycle in general and specific to user requirements gathering, user stories, narratives, product/scrum backlog, sprint planning, backlog grooming, Use Case design and analysis, Scenarios, Business processes, MS Visio, Power Point presentation, process flows, wireframes, technical documentation, QA, QC and UAT activities
Preferred:
• USC, GC, GCEAD and L2EADS are only preferred
• Automation experience on ETL using Python/Selenium etc will be big advantage
Company:
Georgia IT, Inc. provides IT Consulting for a wide range of IT services and custom build turn-key enterprise solutions. Founded in 2007, the company is headquartered in Alpharetta, USA, with a team of 51-200 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.

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A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ORGANIZATION WITH A VISION OF DELIVERING SIMPLE AFFORDABLE, SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS FOR COMPLEX PROBLEMS WITH INTEGRITY. OUR GOAL IS TO ACHIEVE ALL THIS IN A COLLABRATIVE APPROACH WITH ALL PARTIES INVOLVED IN DELIVERING SOLUTIONS/PRODUCTS.

Industry

It services

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Alpharetta, GA, US

Year founded

2007

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