VP, Senior Principal Test Engineer (JRI-4755)
THE JAPAN RESEARCH INSTITUTE, LIMITED
a day ago
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EngineeringJob Responsibilities
Job Requirements
- Develop and implement the overall test strategy and test plans for projects or programs.
- Define the scope, objectives, and deliverables of testing activities.
- Identify and allocate resources (people, tools, and environments) required for testing.
- Estimate effort, timelines, and costs for testing activities.
- Lead and manage the testing team (internal/external, onshore/offshore), and other stakeholders during project/program implementation.
- Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members based on their skills and expertise.
- Mentor and coach team members to improve their skills and performance
- Foster a collaborative and productive team environment
- Define, implement, and enforce testing processes, standards, and best practices
- Continuously improve testing processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
- Oversee the execution of test cases, including functional, regression, connectivity, SIT and UAT
- Ensure that testing is aligned with project requirements and timelines
- Monitor and manage defects, ensuring they are logged, tracked, and resolved in a timely manner.
- Act as the primary point of contact for all testing-related matters.
- Communicate testing progress, risks, and issues to project managers, developers, and other stakeholders.
- Provide regular status reports and metrics to senior management
- Identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to testing activities
- Develop contingency plans for critical testing scenarios
- Ensure that risks are documented and communicated to relevant stakeholders
- Promote the use of test automation to improve efficiency and coverage.
- Work with Automation Test team to oversee the development and maintenance of automated test scripts.
- Ensure that testing activities align with the organization's quality standards.
- Conduct root cause analysis of defects and implement preventive measures.
- Promote a culture of quality and accountability within the team
- Manage the testing budget, including tooling, training, and resource allocation
- Optimize resource utilization to ensure cost-effective testing
- Plan for future resource needs based on project pipelines and organizational grow
- Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to provide visibility into testing activities and outcomes.
- Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) such as test coverage, defect density, and test execution rates.
- Use data-driven insights to improve testing processes and outcomes.
- Ensure that all testing activities are properly documented and auditable
- Maintain a repository of test artifacts, including test plans, test cases, and test results
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational requirements
Job Requirements
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- In-depth knowledge of software testing methodologies (e.g. Agile, Waterfall, DevOps), especially Waterfall.
- Proficiency in test management tools (e.g. JIRA).
- Experience with test automation tools preferred (e.g. Selenium, ARIOS, UFT).
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Analytical mindset with a focus on problem-solving and continuous improvement.
- Certifications such as ISTQB Advanced Level, PMP, or Agile certifications are often preferred.
JOB SUMMARY
VP, Senior Principal Test Engineer (JRI-4755)
THE JAPAN RESEARCH INSTITUTE, LIMITED
Singapore
a day ago
N/A
Full-time
VP, Senior Principal Test Engineer (JRI-4755)