TEST SPECIALIST (VOIS)

Role purpose.
To support Vodafone’s key strategic growth areas in Testing Function which requires a highly capable and experienced SMEs for specialized domains as Digital, IoT and Cloud Transformation.
Testing Specialist will provide a primary role for guiding and coaching the organization to implement best testing practices.
This includes defining organization KPIs and Development plans for different practices as Automation, L&P, Usability and Security practices.
Key accountabilities and decision ownership.
•     Participates as a member of Testing team as well as lead Testing Teams on test program levels.
•    Interacts with TSSE project teams and clients to gain an understanding of the business environment, technical context, and testing objectives for a project as a basis for determining testing requirements.
•    Plans and executes the analysis of the testing requirements of a project in order to develop a Testing Strategy.
•    Understands and recommends the use of the appropriate automated testing tools.
•    Defines the metrics to be collected to monitor the performance and effectiveness of testing for a project.
•    Responsible for the provision of guidance, relating to testing activities for a project, to project teams and clients.
•    Communicates with all stakeholders for a project to assist in managing testing issues and risks.
•    Develops and presents testing proposals to internal and external clients.
•    Identifies and recommends improvements to methods and standards for a project through an assessment of current testing practices, and supports implementation of recommended improvements.
•    Proactively identifies and proposes improvements to TSSE testing practices.
•    Stays current on emerging tools, techniques, and technologies.
•    Supports knowledge management and collaboration through participation in testing discussions, leading communities and improving testing collateral through lessons learned.
•    Manage multiple testing projects •    Responsible on the KPIs monitor and control by planning the appropriate corrective actions •    Track team utilization and productivity •    Manage projects budget from (costs and revenue) •    Comply to the TMMi L3 processes and attending the interviews with the assessors •    Deliver the projects on time and within estimated effort and budget •    Cross Knowledge transfer within the program teams   •    New Comers on-boarding and Orientation  •    Work on resources utilization within the program to build core and flex model per project to support any extra activities within the program  •    Provide the technical Go/No Go decisions on the projects •    Deliver the efficiency Targets •    Accountable on the overall quality of the deliverables •    Follow up on PO issuing till closure •    Propose improvements to test procedures     Core competencies, knowledge and experience.
•    8-10 Years working in Testing  •    Very good understanding of theories and procedures about Software Testing •    Working experience with web-based applications technology •    Basic knowledge of database administration •    Working experience in dealing with industry test management tools •    Experience in any of the following test management tools is a must o    HP ALM o    IBM Rational Test Manager/Quality Manager •    Experience in any of the following functional test automation tools is a must.
o    HP UFT o    IBM Rational Functional Tester •    Experience in any of the following performance testing tools is a must.
o     HP Performance Center o    IBM Rational Performance Tester •    Experience in any of the following security testing tools is preferable.
o    ALM Security Center o    IBM Rational AppScan Must have technical / professional qualifications.
•    TMMI good knowledge •    PMP is a plus •    ISEB/ISTQB test  manager Certificate is a must •    ISEB/ISTQB Test Analyst Certificate in Software Testing is a must •    ISEB/ISTQB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing is a must •    Mastering Agile testing and certified •    Mastering AlM   #VOIS #BeUnrivalled #Createthefuture Vodafone is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised and rewarded.
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