OVERALL JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for integrating quality assurance and testing processes and procedures into the software development life cycle in support of Tractor Supply Company’s business and IT software applications. This position will be responsible for the organization and management of a software QA testing team and the testing process.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: 10+ years overall QA testing experience. Prefer 3+ years in a previous managerial position. Hands-on experience with industry-standard suites of tools used by QA groups such as: Jira, Confluence, Q-test, etc. Experience with off-shore, near-shore, or alternative staffing models preferable.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science preferred. Advanced degree highly desirable. Any suitable combination of education and experience will be considered.
Professional Certifications: None
High Demand IT Specialized skills: None
Platform knowledge (UNIX, Linux, Windows): Cloud infrastructure such as Azure, AWS, or GCP

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS OR ABILITIES

• Advanced skills using MS Office suite, MS Project, Visio, and HP Quality Center suite.
• Mobile, web, and tablet testing experience a must

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Sitting
• Standing (not walking)
• Walking
• Lifting up to 10 pounds

DISCLAIMER

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. A team member should perform all duties as assigned by his/ her supervisor.

• Manage and oversee quality assurance test activities including test planning and execution, for all projects, programs and production support activities to ensure high quality releases that meet the business requirements within the set timeline.
• Manage resources, including capacity planning, staffing, and sourcing.
• Mentor and develop team members to build a high performing team.
• Perform all supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
• Maintain and enhance software release standards and processes, create and evaluate QA performance metrics of the team and continuously improve the QA methodology.
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures and templates that support the QA process.
• Work with cross-functional teams to promote and advocate quality delivery.