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Defect Manager Jobs in Oregon (NOW HIRING)

Tester

Salem, OR · On-site

... management tool and track resolution by technical team 9) Monitor defect resolution and retest the defect 10) Experience with testing tools (Example: Rational Quality Manager, Quality Center, Test ...

Associate Attorney

Portland, OR · On-site +1

$115K - $165K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Construction Defect experience considered highly valuable. * Ability to independently manage litigation matters from inception through resolution. Practice Areas: * Personal Injury Defence

Proficiency using test management and defect tracking tools (Azure DevOps, Jira, etc.). * Strong analytical and problemsolving skills. * Excellent communication skills for both technical and ...

Senior Engineer, Quality Engineering

Beaverton, OR · On-site

$92K - $124K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Quality organization's goal is to achieve customer satisfaction by driving continuous improvement through a systematic approach to quality management, defect reduction and prevention. This ...

Senior Engineer, Quality Engineering

Beaverton, OR · On-site

$92K - $124K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Quality organization's goal is to achieve customer satisfaction by driving continuous improvement through a systematic approach to quality management, defect reduction and prevention. This ...

Experienced in using Azure DevOps for test case management, defect tracking, build pipelines, and collaboration within Agile/Scrum team. Well-versed in integrating automated test suites into Azure ...

DevOps Engineer

OR · On-site +1

$52.75 - $72.25/hr

Experience performing daily day defect triage and reviewing defects with multiple teams and managing the defect through its life cycle * Attend Scrum meetings, sprint planning sessions, follow Agile ...

Experience with Lean, 6S, zero defect manufacturing processes, inspection methods and tools ... Management Experience: * 5+ years directly related supervisory/management experience. Work ...

Experience with Lean, 6S, zero defect manufacturing processes, inspection methods and tools ... Management Experience: * 5+ years directly related supervisory/management experience. Work ...

Defines and tracks quality assurance metrics such as defect densities and open defect counts ... Assists the project manager with planning and scheduling of all UAT cycles. Develops, implements ...

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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.

What cities in Oregon are hiring for Defect Manager jobs?

Cities in Oregon with the most Defect Manager job openings:

Infographic showing various Defect Manager job openings in Oregon as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution.

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Job description

Role: Tester
Location: Salem, OR
Duration: 6+ months
Industry: GPS - Practice
* W2 only
* Looking for strong automation testing experience
Requirements:
1) 2+ years overall experience in software testing of any large system integration project.
2) Understanding of testing Methodologies, SDLC, test plan and testing lifecycle management
3) Strong written and verbal communications
4) Ability to effectively work and deliver results with a diverse workforce
5) Understand software documentation, requirements, and specifications to learn the software under test
6) Develop test cases and test scripts based on functional specifications and detailed requirements
7) Work with business and QA leads to prepare the test data
8) Report defects in the test management tool and track resolution by technical team
9) Monitor defect resolution and retest the defect
10) Experience with testing tools (Example: Rational Quality Manager, Quality Center, Test Director, Clear Quest, JIRA and others) (Optional)
11) Experience with testing automation tools (Selenium, QTP, others) (Optional)
12) Experience or Understanding of HTML/CSS, JavaScript (Optional)
13) Experience in writing and executing SQL (Optional)
14) Child support knowledge is a plus (Optional)