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Vergence

Test Analyst

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$39.48/hr

Defect management: Identify, document, and report defects and issues to development teams. Work with developers to resolve problems and ensure quality standards are met. * Data validation: Validate ...

campus4tech

Senior Test Analyst

Indianapolis, IN · On-site +1

Defect management: Identify, document, and report defects and issues to development teams. Work with developers to resolve problems and ensure quality standards are met. Data validation: Validate ...

Nexylum Global LLC

System Test Engineer

Columbus, IN · On-site

Defect Management & Troubleshooting * Identify, reproduce, document, and track defects using JIRA, ALM, RV&S, or equivalent tools. * Support root cause analysis and troubleshooting of system ...

blueStone

Sr. Quality Analyst

Indianapolis, IN

Experience with Agile, Waterfall and RUPP software development practices and methodologies, version control practices and defect management practices * Able to interpret technical and software ...

Deloitte

Manager - SAP Concur

Indianapolis, IN

Lead functional design and oversee configuration, integrations, data migration, testing, defect management, cutover, deployment, hypercare, and stabilization activities. * Advise client stakeholders ...

PinnaclePartners

QA Manager

Fort Wayne, IN

About the Role We are seeking an experienced QA Manager to serve as a hands-on technical leader for ... defect prevention Analyze data to identify problem areas and recommend improvements Collaborate ...

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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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Senior Test Analyst

nLeague Services Inc

Indianapolis, IN • On-site

Contractor

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

Job ID: (788412)

Senior Test Analyst

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Duration: 6+ Months (Possibility of Extensions)

Client: IN-DCS

Candidate must currently reside in the state of IN.  Position is 100% remote.

Specific Skills needed for this position:

  • Extensive knowledge of SDLC and testing methodologies.
  • Good knowledge and experience with Mainframe testing, including testing with technologies like COBOL, JCL, and DB2, analyzing batch job results, and collaborating with developers to resolve issues. 
  • Good knowledge and experience with an API testing tool. 
  • Any Salesforce testing experience is an added advantage.
  • Experience working in an Agile environment.
  • Good knowledge of Atlassian’s Jira tool.
  • Good knowledge of Qtest.
  • Experienced in the complete defect cycle and defect management process. 
  • Good knowledge of applicable federal/state/local rules, regulations, statutes and procedures in Child Support. 


Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Test planning and execution: Develop and execute test plans, scenarios, scripts, and test cases based on business requirements and technical specifications. Perform functional, integration, regression, and performance testing.
  • Defect management: Identify, document, and report defects and issues to development teams. Work with developers to resolve problems and ensure quality standards are met.
  • Data validation: Validate data flow between mainframe systems and other interfaces.
  • Collaboration: Work with Test supervisor, project managers, Product owners, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of quality software.
  • Documentation: Create and maintain detailed test documentation, including test results and progress reports.
  • User support: Provide support to end-users during the User Acceptance Testing (UAT) phase.