Designation

Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Location

Pune

Experience

10 - 15 years

Skills

Their key responsibilities include:

• Help Project Managers appreciate the intent of key process areas
• Help PMs carry out the processes effectively
• Help PMs tailor the process as per the needs of the customer
• Participate in key gate/milestone reviews to assess if the milestones are met
• Help PMs maintain the quality records
• Frequently review projects to ensure that the processes are implemented effectively
• Facilitate delivery cadence reviews (PM/DM, DM/DH reviews), drive the agenda, keep minutes and ensure that the actions are completed and reviewed in the next review
• Report project health to the management
• Conduct configuration audits
• Suggest improvements to QMS as needed for the projects
• Facilitate continuous improvement activities like causal analysis
• Ensure that any process issue reported in the project is addressed in time
• Identify training needs for the PMs
• Plan, execute, and oversee inspection and testing of incoming and outgoing product to confirm quality conformance to specifications and quality deliverables
• Analyze and investigate product complaints or reported quality issues to ensure closure in accordance with company guidelines and external regulatory requirements
• Monitor risk-management procedures, and maintain and analyze problem logs to identify and report recurring issues to management and product development
• Provide training and support to quality assurance team on systems, policies, procedures, and core processes.
  
  

Qualifications and Skills Required Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in Software Quality Assurance activities like process definition, implementation, guidance, and auditing in ISO and CMMi certified Software services/products organizations
• Good understanding and hands-on experience of all aspects of ISO 9001 and CMMi standards and various Software Development life cycles
• Knowledge and experience of other quality certifications like ISO 20000, 27001, TMM, and CQA certification will be an added advantage
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP, PRINCE2, or PgMP certification is highly desirable.