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Manages test environments, executes validation for critical services, and performs risk-based regression. Investigates and reports defects, participates in post-incident reviews, and tracks quality metrics. Collaborates across teams to align test activities and improve tools and processes. Develops automation scripts, executes tests in Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, and applies quality gate criteria at key checkpoints.\n\nKey Responsibilities\nTest Design and Strategy:\nmargin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal'>-Designs\ncomprehensive test plans that align with quality goals of the function and\nproduct vision.\nmargin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal'>-Chooses\nstrategies based on behavior to inform architecture and tooling initiatives.\nmargin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal'>-Evaluates\ncoverage to account for technical unknowns and scalability across systems\nwithin own functional test area.\nTest Execution:\nmargin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal'>-Manages\ntest environments and ensures adequate data for testing.\nmargin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal'>-Executes\nvalidation tasks for critical service areas by following test plans,\nidentifying defects, and 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documenting\nobservations, and assisting in the identification of root causes; supports the\ndrafting of findings and preventative actions for leadership review.\nmargin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal'>-Leads\ntriage for components on root cause analysis to uncover recurring quality\nissues and drive improvements.\nCollaboration and\nCommunication:\nmargin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal'>-Assists\nwith cross-functional quality initiatives by tracking test coverage against\nfeature delivery, surfacing test concerns, and supporting coordination with\npartner teams on test activities.\nmargin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal'>-Works\nwith cross-functional development team members to align on areas for testing.\nmargin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal'>-Influences\nthe design and prioritizes testing and tooling.\nmargin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal'>-Develops\nand enhances test management and automation tools to improve automation and\ntest processes.\nContinuous Improvement:\nmargin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal'>-Follows\nand applies established processes to improve consistency and reduce friction in\nengineering workflows within a defined feature or task area.\nAutomation:\nmargin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal'>-Participates\nin quality improvement efforts by sharing observations and documenting test\nexecution gaps within the team.\nmargin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal'>-Implements\nautomation scripts by following established patterns to support test coverage\nwithin a component or feature.\nmargin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal'>-Identifies\nand reports automation issues by executing tests and escalating failures or\ngaps to senior team members.\nmargin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal'>-Executes\nautomated tests within Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) workflows\nand raise issues related to test failures or integration breaks.\nRisk Assessment:\nmargin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal'>-Identifies\nquality risks early and collaborates to mitigate them.\nmargin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal'>-Applies\nquality gate criteria on checklist at key software development checkpoints by\nreviewing test results, static analysis outputs, and defect trends, soliciting\napproval for completion.\nmargin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal'>-Reviews\ntest plans to ensure potential impact areas are accurately identified and\naddressed by Scrum teams, coordinating across functions to confirm adequate\ntest coverage and risk mitigation.\nTest Tooling:\nmargin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal'>-Develops\nand enhances test management and automation tools that increase efficiency and\nscalability.\nAdditional Responsibilities\n(as needed):\nPerformance 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