[rmiug-jobs] Digest Number 2253
5. Webroot Software - QA Lead/Manager of Web Testing - Boulder
Posted by: "Jon Landau" JLandau@webroot.com
Date: Tue Aug 8, 2006 1:40 pm (PDT)
QA LEAD/MANAGER
Boulder, CO
Fulltime, Permanent
Webroot Software is the leading provider of best of breed anti-spyware
software and other technologies for enterprise and consumers. Since the
company's inception, Webroot has consistently developed and delivered
the most innovative and powerful anti-spyware technology on the market.
Our Spy Sweeper products have been awarded some of the industry's
highest honors, including:
* Spy Sweeper(tm) is a 6-time winner of the PC Magazine Editors'
Choice
Award and recently won a 2006 PC World World Class Award
* Spy Sweeper(tm) Enterprise was named Best Anti-Spyware and Best
Overall Anti-Malware Solution by SC Magazine, voted the Winner of
Excellence in Anti-Spyware for the Info Security Products Guide, and
has
received Editors' Choice awards from IT Week, Business Computing
Magazine, Windows IT Pro and Communications World Magazine
Webroot is widely recognized for setting the technology standard by
focusing on research and development. Our highly regarded R&D
organization, based in Boulder, Colorado, is expanding operations. In
light of this expansion, Webroot is currently seeking a QA Lead/Manager
for our Web Operations team. The successful candidate will thrive in a
small, high-energy team, should have a passion for driving code quality
in an Agile release cycle, take ownership of new problems, and be able
to think through and solve complex issues. The candidate should be a
flexible, highly independent worker as well as an excellent team
player,
and able to work efficiently under schedule deadlines with a high
passion for quality and delivery.
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Develop, implement and manage test plans, test scripts,
schedules, and detailed reporting for new web application builds and
releases.
* Manage the development and execution of all functional and
regression testing. Resolve issues, correct errors, and deliver quality
applications.
* Work closely with developers and project managers on all aspects
of our web applications including reviewing specifications, designing
and implementing automation procedures, and creating test data
* Define and enhance QA processes methodologies. Ensure
established standards, processes and procedures are used consistently
throughout the system development life cycle.
* Define and track quality assurance metrics
* Coordinate with business teams to diagnose errors reported by
end users and determine appropriate steps to resolve issues.
* Manage defect tracking and resolution process
* Provide support as needed on SOX compliance and IT Control
testing
* Supervise and train testing personnel
* This position is approximately 50% management/50% hands-on QA
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
* Candidate must have experience in QA for web applications
and
managing multiple projects simultaneously within a web QA environment.
* Solid and proven project management and project planning
skills
* Thorough understanding of:
* Development Life-Cycle Process (primarily Agile)
* QA Life-Cycle Process, Testing Methodologies and practical
application
* Formalized QA Product Risk Assessments and Techniques
* Analyzing Requirement Specifications
* QA Metrics for Automation, Defects, Scheduling, or Resources
* Developing Test Plans
* Software change control policies and procedures
* Designing manual and automated test scripts for data and
functional testing
* QA Test Environments utilizing SQL databases
* Excellent verbal/written communication, organization, and
leadership skills
* Proven ability to multi-task, handle multiple assignments
simultaneously, and effectively bring discussions and issues to closure
* Team Player with a proactive, positive attitude
* 7+ yrs QA test experience with 3+ yrs leading/managing
testing teams of 3 or more
* 4+ yrs Web Testing experience
* BSCS or equivalent industry experience
Privately held and backed by some of the industry's leading top tier
venture capital firms, including Technology Crossover Ventures, Accel
Partners and Mayfield, Webroot is continuing to build and capitalize
upon proven successes and leadership in the security market. Our
employees are our most valuable resource and we provide them with the
benefits, compensation and stock they deserve. Candidates should be
self-directed and able to balance a team approach with personal
initiative.
If you would like an opportunity to work with this widely recognized
worldwide leader in technology security, send your resume to
jlandau@webroot.com for consideration.
Principals only- no third parties, please. Webroot Software, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Jon Landau | Technology Recruiting Manager
