IT TESTING PROCESS ENGINEER W HP/MERCURY

All Applicants Must Have A Minimum Of 3 Years It Industry Experience In Order To Apply.  No 3rd Party Resumes Accepted. RCG IT is interviewing for an IT testing Process Engineer that will provide leadership for all phases of testing for our Plano, TX client. Candidates are required to have US Citizenship or Green card or EAD Card.  Position is for 11 mos. with potential for hire.• Must be able to define and implement testing processes and product metrics and measures.  • Will customize and deliver testing methodology training to project teams.  •  Must have excellent experience with HP/Mercury’s Quality Center/Test Director, LoadRunner, Functional Testing (QTP/Winrunner), and Business Process Testing (BPT). • In addition, will need Word, Excel, Visio and PowerPoint.  Must have advanced written and verbal skills. WHAT ARE THE SKILLS AND TYPE OF EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION? • Degree in Computer Science preferred or equivalent degree. • Proven, significant experience leading the definition, documentation, and enhancement of software processes across an enterprise or division of a large enterprise with a focus on quality assurance and testing. • Proven experience in all phases of software development lifecycle and project management within a variety of technologies and applications. • Detailed knowledge of one or more business areas and the applications and processes that support them. • Specialized expertise in implementing metrics and providing technical advice and counsel to application and technology development teams regarding process/product measurements. • Understanding of process standards and technology and its practical application to complex systems. • Can act in a partnering role with development and with peers in the Application Test Center. • Working knowledge of industry standards such as IEEE, CMMi, ISO, SOX, PMI, etc. • Working knowledge of test tools such as HP/Mercury’s Quality Center/TestDirector, LoadRunner, Functional Testing (QTP/Winrunner), Business Process Testing (BPT), etc. • Excellent interpersonal and client skills. Builds good working relationships with projects, peers, staff, etc. Ability to work with diverse groups across locations. Ability to get things done through others. Builds trust. Has integrity. • Results driven. Driven by and manages to plan. Has a sense of urgency. • Can handle change and ambiguity. • Completes tasks independently/ interdependently. • Capable of a high degree of multitasking. • Advanced knowledge of software development practice, concepts, technology and methodology obtained through formal training, and work experience. • Must have advanced skills with the standard workstation software utilized to perform daily duties, e.g., Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, etc. • Demonstrated aptitude for logical thinking and the ability to see the larger picture. • Ability to analyze and resolve multiple complex problems. • Must have advanced written and verbal skills. • Supports the organization’s project management policy, practice and methodology. • Plans and manages project activities within allocated resources. • Develops time estimates for project schedules, monitor progress and provide accurate and timely reports. • Manages resolution of problems and escalate as required. • Works across projects to synchronize deliverables. GENERAL COMMENTS: Key challenges/unique aspects of this position.• Position requires individual to maintain currency in software quality and testing standards, methodologies, tools, and processes. • Position requires candidate to keep up with the pace of change within/across multiple business and technical organizations. • Position requires building and maintaining relationships with project teams, each with a different operating style. Candidate, through both technical and business acumen, must strike the balance between supporting the needs of the business while preserving the integrity of the SDLC. • Service a multi-project base, maintain project relationships at the manager & individual contributor level. • Support the implementation of the Application Test Center.  Mentor software process and quality transfer to projects. Drive quality upstream. WHAT IS THE ROLE OF THIS JOB? " Work with the Testing Process Team, Test Automation & Tools Team, Test Design Team, Test Lab Environment Team, and others as required to tailor, customize, document, and evolve testing processes. " Facilitate IT testing process design and continuous improvement using industry standard practices. " Define and implement Testing process and product metrics and measures. " Customize and deliver testing methodology training to project teams including both verification (technical reviews) and validation (unit, integration, function, system, and user acceptance testing). " Collaborate with other initiative groups to institutionalize the Application Test Center's quality and test requirements into their processes. " Drive quality and testing requirements into and across the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). " Understand business drivers, quality risks, and tradeoffs with the ability to propose risk mitigation approaches to meet the business need. Position requires positive, can-do attitude with customer-centric view. " Build relationships with project teams. " Provide leadership for all phases of testing.   WHAT ARE THE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND KEY MEASURES OF THIS POSITION? Maintain, manage, and continuously improve quality and test methodologies in support of the SDLC.  Consult with peers and project teams on process designs which facilitate software product quality and proactively assess risk. Ensure application and technology teams clearly understand the methodologies for both validation and verification through direct training and through influence.  This knowledge includes the ability to use risk assessment techniques.  Leverage process knowledge, learnings, and skills across projects. Our opportunities are numerous... If your skills and experience meet the minimum required experience for this opportunity, please e-mail your resume complete with the requisition number listed on the job posting, to Apply by Email. For more information on our company and benefit programs, please visit us at http://www.rcgit.com. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V Additional Information Position Type: Full Time, Temporary/Contract/Project, Employee Ref Code: DDP584Contact Information Apply by Email RCG Information Technology