For out client EC we are looking for Quality Assurance Manager
1. DESCRIPTION OF THE TASKS
Following tasks will be performed by external service provider:
• Elaboration and maintenance of IS quality control procedures.
• Provision of quality plans and service level agreements.
• IS Quality control and evaluation.
• Provision of quality studies, quality assessments or other quality matters associated with information system projects.
• Definition, elaboration, management and reporting of quality tests.
• Advice on quality improvements.
• Assistance in the implementation of project management methodology.
• Coordination of test campaigns.
2. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Following skills and knowledge are required for the performance of the above listed tasks:
• Knowledge of testing technologies, tools and techniques.
• Good knowledge of information system quality assurance and quality control practices.
• Experience with quality procedures.
• Good knowledge of information systems lifecycle.
• Knowledge of software development methodologies (e.g. Agile)
• Knowledge of Test Management and Defect Tracking tools.
• Experience in the test data management with relational databases.
• Ability to participate in technical meetings and good communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good redaction skills, experience in preparation of written reports.
• Capable to communicate effectively with different actors involved (testers, developers, management etc.)
• Strong capacity to give high-level presentations.
• Ability to apply high quality standards.
• Ability to cope with fast changing technologies used in application developments.
3. Specific Expertise
Following specific expertise is mandatory for the performance of tasks:
• Expert experience in defining and documenting Test Plans, Test Cases and Test Results (minimum 5 years of experience)
• Expert experience in Executing Manual Tests (minimum 5 years of experience)
4. Certification and Standards
Following certificates & standards are required for the performance of tasks:
• ISTQB Advanced Level Test Manager or equivalent
5. Service Delivery
The services shall be performed remotely in Near-site location allowing to reach the Commission premises in Brussels within 2 hours.
Laptop will be provided by the Commission.
The external service provider may be requested to participate in the meetings with the Commission’s services in Brussels (and exceptionally in other locations).