QA Lead

We are seeking a QA Lead
Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in math, science, computer science, psychology, or related. An equivalent combination of advanced education, training, and experience will be considered.
• 15 years of relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities:

1. ALM Administration:

• Manage ALM setup, configuration, and user administration.
• Maintain user access permissions in ALM.
• Ensure seamless integration of ALM with automation and performance testing tools.

2. Manual Testing Execution & Oversight

• Design, develop, and maintain robust test cases based off functional requirements documentation.
• Import test cases into ALM and oversee test execution activities.
• Work closely with BA team(s) and Dev team(s) to clarify issues arising during test execution.
• Generate and analyze test execution reports and defect tracking metrics.
• Coordinate resolution of defects & re-validation of fixes.

3. UFT Script and Framework Development:

• Design, develop, and maintain UFT automation frameworks (e.g., data-driven, keyword-driven, hybrid).
• Develop robust UFT test scripts for functional and regression testing.
• Implement best practices for automation script maintenance and execution.
• Ensure automation scripts are integrated with ALM for execution and reporting.

4. LoadRunner Performance Testing:

• Plan and execute performance testing strategies using LoadRunner.
• Develop and maintain LoadRunner scripts for various protocols ( Web Services, API, etc.).
• Analyze performance test results, identify bottlenecks, and provide recommendations.
• Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to ensure performance optimization.

5. Leadership & Collaboration:

• Lead and mentor QA team members, providing guidance on automation and performance testing best practices.
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and infrastructure teams to define test requirements and ensure quality deliverables.
• Define and implement QA processes, strategies, and standards across projects.
• Drive continuous improvement in testing methodologies and automation coverage.

Required Skills:

• 15+ years of experience in QA automation and performance testing.
• Strong hands-on experience with ALM administration (user management, test execution, reporting).
• Expertise in UFT (Unified Functional Testing) for automation scripting and framework development.
• Proficiency in LoadRunner for performance testing, including script creation and result analysis.
• Experience with API testing, database validations, and integration testing.
• Strong knowledge of SDLC, STLC, Agile, and DevOps practices.
• Experience integrating automation with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, Azure DevOps).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Skills:
• Exposure to scripting languages like VBScript, JavaScript, or Python.
• ISTQB or other QA certifications are a plus.

Location and details:

• Staff will report to assigned on-site in Albany NY

Spruce Technology, Inc. is a mid-size, award-winning (Inc 5000, SmartCEO, Entrepreneur of the Year) technology services firm with a steadily growing portfolio of commercial and government clients. Spruce provides innovative technology solutions, specialized IT staff, and IT strategy consulting nationwide. Spruce maintains partnerships with major technology vendors and continually develops leading-edge offerings in service areas such as digital experience, data services, application development, infrastructure, cyber security, and IT staffing.

Spruce Technology, Inc. is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is the policy of Spruce Technology, Inc. to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process.

All full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:
Medical, dental, vision health benefits
Life Insurance and AD&D (paid by company)
401k, Flexible and Dependent Care Spending Account plans.
Paid-time Off or Paid Sick Leave (amount dependent on position level and if required by state).