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Sonoma Consulting Inc.

Project Manager

Northbrook, IL

... Defect Management, Co-ordination activities Analytical and Communication skills Experience and desire to work in a Global delivery environment Qualifications Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent ...

zerohash

QA Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

Defect management: Log, triage, and track defects with clear repro steps, severity, and expected-vs-actual detail; follow issues through to resolution. * Automation collaboration: Flag coverage gaps ...

Zero Hash

QA Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

Defect management: Log, triage, and track defects with clear repro steps, severity, and expected-vs-actual detail; follow issues through to resolution. * Automation collaboration: Flag coverage gaps ...

Zero Hash

QA Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$120 - $150/hr

Defect management: Log, triage, and track defects with clear repro steps, severity, and expected-vs-actual detail; follow issues through to resolution. * Automation collaboration: Flag coverage gaps ...

Aerotek

Quality Manager

Belvidere, IL

Quality Manager The Quality Manager leads the quality assurance function for the facility ... Analyze defect data, identify trends, and facilitate root cause identification to address quality ...

Artius Solutions

QA Analyst

Chicago, IL · On-site

Defect Management & Agile Delivery * Identify, document, and track defects using test management platforms such as Azure DevOps or Jira . * Work closely with developers and product owners to resolve ...

Sonsoft Inc

Project Management

Northbrook, IL · On-site

... Defect Management, Co-ordination activities * Analytical and Communication skills * Experience and desire to work in a Global delivery environment Qualifications * Bachelor's degree or foreign ...

Rayven IT Solutions

Business Analyst

Downers Grove, IL · On-site

Experience with UAT, testing, defect management, and implementation support. Strong communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word ...

Endeavor4

Senior Project Manager

Lisle, IL · On-site

$140K - $160K/yr

Supporting QA and UAT planning, including test script creation, defect management, and remediation cycles. * Leading release planning, deployment coordination, and post-deployment reviews to ensure ...

ClifyX

Sales Force QA lead

Chicago, IL · On-site

... defect management. • Drive the implementation of automation frameworks and tools to support scalable and maintainable test automation. • Provide regular status reports and insights on testing ...

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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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Project Manager with Java Automation

Sonsoft Inc

Northbrook, IL • On-site

$96K - $126K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 7 days ago

Job description

Company Description

Sonsoft , Inc. is a USA based corporation duly organized under the laws of the Commonwealth of Georgia. Sonsoft Inc. is growing at a steady pace specializing in the fields of Software Development, Software Consultancy and Information Technology Enabled Services.

Job Description

Job Description:-

  • Project Management experience - independently anchor testing programs and manage all stakeholders and client relationship
  • Test Automation expertise - Selenium expertise including Framework design and development in Agile environment
  • Expertise in core Java
  • Define, manage and maintain Functional Test Automation and framework development in Selenium/Appium/Protractor
  • Working experience in other types of testing like services, DB, performance, security testing and applicable automation tools in these testing types.
  • Experience with Agile testing
  • 7+ years of testing experience with hands on Selenium experience of 4 years or more. Exposure to both web, mobile, services and DB automation
  • Define coordinated and iterative test strategy; create and maintain test strategy across different tiers and E2E.
  • Experience in project planning, including, quality plan, risk plan, resource/capacity planning.
  • Experience in handling change management across projects.
  • Reviews the project deliverables of the team across the testing life cycle.
  • Strong communication skills - Ability to communicate and document status and complex issues effectively
  • Strong documentation skills - Ability to create clear, concise, detailed project artifacts that meet the standards of the Software Quality Management process
  • Ability to work in Onsite - Offshore model
  • Responsible for all the deliverables in the project. Consolidate project status in Weekly status reports that are shared to client
  • Working knowledge on Black-Box Testing following the Waterfall model, V model and Agile Methodology as well.
  • 7+ years of experience with SDLC
  • 5+ years of Test Automation Development experience with open source and market-leading vended solutions
  • 4+ years of experience with Agile testing
  • Experience in problem solving, risk mitigation and providing innovative solutions to improve the metrics of the project.
  • Working knowledge on Test Management, Test strategizing, People management, Test Estimations and ROI analysis for automation
  • Working Knowledge on ALM/JIRA as part of Test Management activities
  • Certifications - INS or LOMA Certified (Desired), ISTQB (Desired)
  • Work Responsibilities include - Business Requirement Analysis , Effort estimation & Scheduling, Resource planning, Risk planning, Quality metrics planning, Test Management, Test Plans and Strategy review, Test Case review, Test Data strategy, Test Execution review, Test Reporting, Defect Management, Co-ordination activities
  • Analytical and Communication skills
Qualifications

Basic Qualifications :-

  • Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent required from an accredited institution. Will also consider three years of progressive experience in the specialty in lieu of every year of education.
Additional Information

** U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor at this time.

Note:-

  1. This is a Full-Time Permanent job opportunity for you.
  2. Only US Citizen, Green Card Holder,.
  3. No OPT-EAD & H1B Consultants please.
  4. Please mention your Visa Status in your email or resume.
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Sonsoft , Inc. is a USA based corporation duly organized under the laws of the Commonwealth of Georgia. Sonsoft Inc. is growing at a steady pace specializing in the fields of Software Development, Software Consultancy and Information Technology Enabled Services.

Industry

It services

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Alpharetta, GA, US

Year founded

2007

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