Software Test Engineer III

Job Title: Software Test Engineer III Job Description: Detailed Description: Define test strategies and test plans and ensure successful implementation Identify the appropriate test guidelines and ensure projects align with quality standards and existing processes. Ensure standard methodology and procedures are followed Identify Enterprise Quality Assurance processes best practices to bring in QA effectiveness Create and manage testing schedule and work plan Coordinate test planning efforts Assign tasks to team members and review their key deliverables Create and maintain test requirements, cases, and scripts for each testing cycle Supervise is responsible for the planning and preparation of the test deliverables created by team members Review test deliverables with the project team Work with other teams/ departments to resolve issues during entire test lifecycle Escalate issues to QA leadership that impede the test effort Supervise data and environment coordination Monitor testing progress and test execution schedule Coordinate schedule for builds and fixes Communicate test progress and summary metrics to the project team Lead defect meetings and ensure accurate and timely status updates to project team Verify entry criteria and exit criteria is complete On call support during the non-working hours (including weeknights, weekends, and holidays) Coordinates resources in several locations and with several different types of QA tasks. Drives the overall QA planning /tracking and reporting for assigned project(s) and c reates comprehensive test strategy and plans, as well as recent development and execution of test lifecycle deliverables (test requirements, test cases, test execution, defect identification) Skills/Experience: Job Requirements: Minimum 8 years of experience in System testing complex software applications 3+ years of experience in leading large testing teams, including offshore resources, in a dynamic, fast time to market and customer focused environment. BA/BS in analytical and/or process-focused discipline (Economics, Engineering, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, etc.) or relevant work experience. Ability to develop and manage all aspects of the testing effort, including plans, schedule, tools, and team members Learn and understand the functionality of the application or enhancement to be deployed (including screen, report, batch, and interface design) Explain the testing methodology, processes, tools, templates, environment, and concepts to the team members Ability to document and communicate the status of testing progress against plans, taking corrective action and escalating as necessary Understanding of software development life cycle methodologies (particularly Agile). Hands-on experience with V-Model, Waterfall and Agile/Scrum process environments Experience with test management and execution tools (particularly HP, JIRA) Expertise with automation for functional and system testing Excellent communication/presentation skills Experience overseeing multiple tracks of a project, with responsibility for directing and monitoring the work of team members for project completion and user satisfaction. Ability to select and collect the correct metrics, identify the trends, make forecasts Experience in the health care or insurance industry preferredEEO Employer Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or