QA Director Jobs in Connecticut

Job Title: Quality Assurance Manager Company: Privately Placed in The Day Location: East Haven, CT Description: Quality Assurance Manager Responsible for maintaining and improving quality Management System to assure customer satisfaction. Primary duties will include but are not limited to: interface with customers to investigate and respond to customer complaints/ non- conformance reports. Implement continuous improvement initiatives; assist in the development/improvement of document data control. Bachelor's degree or related work experience, 5 + years experience in Quality Mgmt role and/or other related technical/quality engineering capacity. Please forward resume to Day Classified Box X;287

Job Title: Quality Assurance Manager Company: Company Confidential Location: New Haven, CT Description: line-height:normal">line-height:normal">Manage, develop and implementsystems, procedures, methods and forms necessary to support the production ofquality products and ISO qualification throughout the organization.  line-height:normal">normal">Primary responsibilities include:margin-left:.25in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .25in">·        Lead process and quality improvementmargin-left:.25in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .25in">·        Develop systematic approaches toqualitymargin-left:.25in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .25in">·        Establish quality specifications andstandardsmargin-left:.25in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .25in">·        Manage internal/external supplierand customer relationships margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .25in">·        Document approval, processing, and storagemargin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .25in">normal">Technical Skills Required:margin-left:.25in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .25in">·        Knowledge of quality systems,regulatory requirements and industry standardsmargin-left:.25in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .25in">·        Product and testing knowledgemargin-left:.25in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .25in">·        Measurement and testing equipmentmargin-left:.25in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .25in">·        Business systems softwaremargin-left:.25in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .25in">·        Office systems software – wordprocessing, spreadsheetsmargin-left:.25in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .25in">line-height:normal">Only candidates with a five+ yearsof related experience need apply.  No recruiters, please.   Sendresume and salary expectations to:  line-height:normal"> Register to View

Job Title: QA Director Company: Travelers Location: Hartford, CT Description: Committed.  Competitive.  Constructing our Future. That's Travelers.  We are one of the leading insurance companies in the United States.  Our superior financial strength and consistent record of strong operating returns mean security for our customers - and opportunities for our employees.  You will find Travelers to be full of energy, and a workplace in which you truly can make a difference.   Summary Seeking QA Director to support the Travelers Reinsurance applications area.  QA Director will be responsible for mentoring QA team, defining QA governance & approach, preparing QA metrics, QA planning, QA resource management and an advocate for QA automation.  Candidate will interface with business analysts, customers and project managers on projects within multi-year application development program.  Plans at a tactical level and manages the effective use of resources and directs assigned staff to develop, implement and maintain large complex system(s) and/or project(s). Facilitates and/or participates in and has input to the design/development process. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Manages to the tactical and operational QA plan for assigned information systems and/or projects of business unit significance   Advocates the use of technology to develop and/or redesign the organization's processes  Accountable for directing staff to achieve QA deliverables.  Responsible for all aspects of the human resource management of staff. Lead onshore and offshore QA team.  Automate testing using tools. Education / Work Experience   BS in computer science, information systems management or related degree Prefer experience working in large company matrixed environment Other Tools Prefer knowledge with HP test tools including Quality Center or Quality Test Pro. Technical Knowledge Has a solid working knowledge of capabilities and direction of technology, coupled with an in-depth knowledge of the technology required and the needs of business environment necessary to support assigned systems and/or projects. Develops solutions to meet business needs that reflect a clear understanding of the objectives, practices and procedures of the corporation, department and business unit. Has thorough understanding of staff responsibilities, abilities and development needs Business Knowledge & Partnership Creates an atmosphere where business partner's issues are dealt with professionally and in a timely manner.  Suggests solutions that make sense and are in line with future technology direction.  Communicates openly and effectively in a manner consistent with the audience. Demonstrates an adaptive style that is flexible and effective in gaining cooperation of others Problem Solving & Decision Making Demonstrates sound analytical and diagnostic skills dealing with issues that are not readily defined and/or conflict with available information. Knows where to obtain information needed to make the appropriate decisions. Breaks a problem down to manageable pieces and implements effective, timely solutions.  Is very good at identifying the problem versus the symptom.  Deals increasingly with problems that require involvement of others to solve.  Has the ability to reach sound decisions quickly. Carefully evaluates alternative risks and solutions before taking action.  Optimizes the use of all available resources Team Orientation Maintains effective partnerships across the organization and is able to influence senior management, peers and subordinates through an inclusive style and recognition of their abilities and knowledge.  Balances team and individual responsibilities.  Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views.  Gives and welcomes feedback.  Puts success of team above own interest Leadership Manages functional objectives and priorities supporting multiple assigned business units. Responsibilities are assigned with latitude for setting priorities and decision-making using generally accepted guidelines. Results are reviewed with next level manager for clarification according to predefined objectives Planning and Project Management Develops operational plans and provide task resource estimation planning.  Proposes action plans that are timely, realistic and positive.  Sets appropriate goals for the area and monitors progress against the plan. Delegates to maximize organizational effectiveness Financial Awareness Has budget responsibility for an organizational unit of 5 to 25 employees and/or a budget of between $1M and $10M.  Develops a portion of an overall divisional budget subject to review and is responsible for expense control for the units assigned. Demonstrates sound cost-effectiveness. Failure to achieve objectives can result in delays or inefficiencies resulting in readjustment of resources and/or staff. Responsible for important and confidential information Human Resource Management Demonstrates good interpersonal skills by displaying an understanding of the needs and perspective of others.  Able to balance the workload of team members and supervise individuals of varying abilities.  Able to identify the talents of others and match them to the tasks that will best suit the area goals and/or provide growth for the individual.  Able to assess and identify employee skill development needs and put together a training program for the individual. Responsible for the accurate and timely completion of staff performance evaluations and development planning. Recruits and retains effective staff members. Demonstrates a capacity to recognize, value and respect differences across a diverse work force NOTE: Job descriptions are not intended to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with a job, but are intended to accurately reflect principal job elements. Any reference to The Travelers Companies, Inc. does not in any way imply The Travelers Companies, Inc. will be the employer of any individual obtaining employment within The Travelers Companies, Inc.

Job Title: Quality Assurance Manager (Assistant Manager) Company: Location: Hartford, ct Description: The work of the quality assurance manager will be affected by the nature of the employing organisation but is likely to include some or all of the following activities: - promoting quality achievement and performance improvement throughout the organisation; - working with purchasing staff to establish quality requirements from external suppliers; - monitoring performance by gathering relevant data and producing statistical reports; - setting up and maintaining controls and documentation procedures. Requirements: US resident or valid US work permit. No criminal record. Intermediate to advanced knowledge and experience with MS Word, Excel and Outlook. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Ability to work solely and as part of a team. To Apply: If you are interested in this job please send your resume. We will reply you in 1-2 business days. Memo: We are sending you this offer as you have posted your resume on a job seekers website which provides resume access service. We will not contact you again if not required. E-mail: Register to View -group.biz Salary/Wage: $1,000-1,400 USD Status: Full-time, Part-time • Location: Nationwide • Post ID: 3141973

Job Title: QA Manager (Trading/Investment Banking/HedgeFund exp) Company: Zar Technology Consulting Location: Westport, CT Description: Position Summary:We are seeking an experienced QA Manager to define and drive the QA vision for the Trading department. The ideal candidate will have excellent leadership, technical expertise and communication skills. The individual must possess thorough understanding of QA Principles, techniques, & technologies and various software development methodologies including Agile principles. Experience in the Financial Services Industry is preferable, not required.Responsibilities would include:* Define and drive the QA vision for the department* Manage team of QA Leads/Engineers for all application portfolios* Analyzing if the applications meet the goal of trading excellently* Ensure the quality of our applications and processes* Manage the QA Strategy, Planning and Execution for all application portfolios* Identifying existing and new risks to the applications for all application portfolios* Constantly optimizing systems and operations* Design and drive the roadmap of Test Automation and Coverage* Management of QA infrastructurePosition Requirements:1. Strategic Vision / Roadmap / Transformation Experiencea. Engage stakeholders to understand business objective and technology requirements b. Develop an understanding of the current state of QA for all application portfoliosc. Knowledgeable of modern Quality Assurance theories, practices and methodologies such as Agile, SCRUM, TDD, risk based testing, etc. d. Proven track record to put all above into context, and ability to identify gaps between where QA is and where QA needs to bee. Ability to articulate, evolve and drive an actionable plan to meet QA responsibilities2. Management Abilitya. Experience in building a QA team, working with development teams and business users b. Capable of acting as a thought partner and providing oversight to QA Leads on test planning and execution c. Ability to coordinate work across multiple teams to develop, update, and implement contingencies to meet changing project or service needsd. Experience in hiring, evaluating, terminating and mentoring direct reportse. Ability to create an environment of teamwork, open communications, ownership and accountabilityf. Provide career guidance, advice and mentorship to team members to ensure a high level of employee engagementg. Excellent written and verbal communication skills * capability to convince people based on reasoning, not solely on experience. h. Can establish a program of initiatives to achieve necessary QA evolutioni. Ensure project meets the business goal, able to hold QA team members accountable and deliver on-time, on-budget projects which are in-line with the quality expectationj. Ability to manage third party vendors in order to leverage their resources for QA projects3. Skills and Experiencea. 10+ years of Software Application development and/or testing experienceb. 5+ years experience in Software QA/Testing Management and Team Leadershipc. 2+ years experience in designing and implementing test automation frameworksd. Experience with all stages of SDLCe. Knowledge of QA Best practices and industry standardsf. Extensive experience in writing Test Plans and test casesg. Experience in Black box and white box testing techniquesh. Hands on coding experience in one or more scripting languages e.g. Perl, VBScript, Power Shell, etc.i. Experience in designing and implementing test harnesses in any one or more programming languages like C#, Java, C++, etc.j. Experience in designing test frameworks using test automation tools like QTP, WinRunner, Load Runner, etck. Good knowledge of SQL and Database conceptsl. BS/MS in Computer Science or related field of educationm. (Preferable, not required) Exposure to unit testing frameworks like NUnit, JUnit, etcn. (Preferable, not required) Investment Banking/Hedge Fund business knowledgeo. (Preferable, not required) Knowledge of Front office Trading and Market Data Systems4. Personality Characteristics / Traitsa. Strong passion for quality and drive for resultsb. Open to giving and receiving direct feedback in an environment where people are encouraged to challenge management of all levels.c. Excellent written and verbal communication skills * capability to convince people based on reasoning, not solely on experienced. Creative, original thinker not constrained by status quo and shows initiative with conceptual intelligence Submit resumes to Register to View or call Register to View to discuss.