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Defect Manager Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

Create defect reports for problems discovered during system test. Perform regression testing to ... Task Management - Delivers quality work on time, translates planning into action by following ...

Operations Manager

Wadena, MN · On-site

$90K - $95K/yr

Manage in-process inspection activities, defect tracking systems, and corrective action processes. * Drive measurable reduction in rework and scrap through disciplined process control and data ...

Operations Manager

Cottage Grove, MN · On-site

$100K - $140K/yr

Analysis of facility data, including efficiency metrics, labor variance analysis, defect rates ... Manage and maintain a company culture consistent with the culture established at GTI corporate of ...

Sr Firmware Technician I

Eden Prairie, MN · On-site

$121K - $161K/yr

... in test management tool and test failures in defect tracking tool. • Work with FW team and other teams outside FW to recreate issues, clearly communicate issues and help support debug and ...

Analysis of facility data, including efficiency metrics, labor variance analysis, defect rates ... Manage and maintain a company culture consistent with the culture established at GTI corporate of ...

... defect analysis, variance reduction, capability analysis, and geometric dimensioning and ... Quality Manager Company: Elemet Manufacturing Location: Aitkin, MN Shift: 1st Reports To: President ...

Defect Tracking. * Communicating with Test Manager. Regards Alex Keylor NAVTECH INC 1600 Golf Road. Suite 1200, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 Ph: (224) 348-1340 || Email: ***** || www.navtechusa.com E ...

... and defect tracking using JIRA * Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments Preferred Skills : * Exposure to JIRA and Agile project delivery methodologies * Experience with managed account ...

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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.

What are Defect Managers?

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 popular job titles related to Defect Manager jobs in Minnesota? For Defect Manager jobs in Minnesota, the most frequently searched job titles are:
Sr. Test Engineer - Specialized

Sr. Test Engineer - Specialized

NLB Services

Eagan, MN • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 18 days ago


Job description

Published on: 2022-01-20 | US , MN - Eagan - MN - Eagan | Position Type: 4 | Job ID: 22-03385
Merit - Offshore position Exempt 5+ years experience Sr. Test Engineer job description has been developed to support both the testing functions in the System Test and Integration Test environments. System Test Engineer is responsible for creating and leading master test plans, test cases, and test schedules for the projects. Primary responsibilities include the execution of test cases and scenarios across individual development projects within the System Test environment. Ensures established methodologies and standards are used in product testing. Integration Test Engineer has responsibility for providing mentoring support to the project team throughout the Development Lifecycle. This mentoring begins in the requirements development phase to ensure all requirements are both testable and verifiable, and continues through system test. The Integration Test Engineer is responsible for conducting Integration test and to support the implementation methodologies of new documented, standardized, repeatable testing processes. Essential Responsibilities*: (System Test Engineer) Develop/create master test plans and related documents, test cases, and test schedules. Execute test cases/scenarios across development projects. Test types to include functionality, user interface, regression, security, and user acceptance. Document test scripts and test plans tied back to requirements. Identify and track defects, issues, risks, and action items. Validate requirements for system testing, report preparation, defect recording, and defect tracking. Create defect reports for problems discovered during system test. Perform regression testing to validate the resolution of any software or system defects. Provide input for program schedules and is responsible for creation and development of Used Cases. *May perform other duties as assigned. Essential Responsibilities*: (Integration Test Engineer) Development of test plan, test cases, and project schedules. Execution of test cases/scenarios across numerous project platforms in the Integration test environment. Responsible for test types which include: functionality, user interface, regression, connectivity, performance, load, stress, user acceptance, failover/recovery, and supportability. Develop and update integration test plans and procedures. Validating requirements for integration testing. Report preparation, defect recording, and tracking. Identify, record, report, and track defects *May perform other duties as assigned. Entry Requirements: (both job functions) Bachelors degree in Computer Science or Information Systems with one to five years of experience in an IT testing environment and/or any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training that enables the candidate to meet the entry requirements. The ideal candidate will possess the above plus previous airline experience. Major Skills and Competencies: CORE COMPETENCIES: Communication Skills - The ability to communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of employees and management, capable of successful formal and informal communication, speaks and writes clearly and understandably at the right level. Integrity and Trust - Involves being widely trusted, being seen as a direct, truthful individual, can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner, keeps confidences, admits mistakes, and doesnt misrepresent him/herself for personal gain. Teamwork - Involves working well in a collaborative setting, supporting work team by volunteering for and completing assignments, acting as a positive team member by contributing to discussions, developing and maintaining both formal and informal relationships enterprise-wide, defines success in terms of the entire team through mentoring and knowledge transfer. Technical Expertise - Involves demonstrating a commitment to increasing knowledge and skills in current technical/functional area, keeping up to date on technical developments, staying informed as to industry practices, knowing how to apply relevant technical processes to appropriate business needs. JOB SPECIFIC: Dedication - Involves demonstrating a desire to dedicate time and energy to accomplish goals, tasks, assignments, etc. Will do what it takes to get things done. Flexibility - Is open to change, enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks, anticipates and adjusts to problems and roadblocks, is not thrown off when things change, can flex to future consequences and trends appropriately. Interpersonal Skills - The ability to successfully, professionally, and diplomatically interact with others and develop relationships with people who have widely varying styles, levels in the organization, and knowledge of IT. Problem Solving - Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions, probes all fruitful sources for answers, can see hidden problems, is excellent at honest analysis, looks beyond. Task Management - Delivers quality work on time, translates planning into action by following applicable established procedures or methodologies, proactively monitors and controls task status by collecting and analyzing task data to anticipate and address barriers, appropriately communicates and resolves or escalates any problems that arise.
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