What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Testing Lead position at Purple Drive Technologies LLC?
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Location:Miami,FL
Testing Lead
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
8 12 years of experience in Software Testing, including at least 3 5 years in a Test Lead or Test Manager role.
Experience in enterprise transformation programs (Oracle, SAP, Workday, custom platforms, etc.).
Strong understanding of testing methodologies, tools, and frameworks (SIT, UAT, Regression, Automation).
Hands on experience with test management tools such as JIRA, ALM, Azure DevOps, qTest, or similar.
Excellent analytical, problem solving, and reporting skills.
Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Experience coordinating with multi vendor, globally distributed teams
Roles & Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Test Strategy & Planning
Lead the execution of the overall test strategy, ensuring alignment with program objectives and timelines.
Develop and maintain detailed test plans, test scenarios, and test scripts for various testing phases (SIT, UAT, Regression, Parallel Testing).
Identify scope, dependencies, entry/exit criteria, and success metrics for each test cycle.
Test Data & Environment Readiness
Ensure the availability and accuracy of required test data in coordination with functional, technical, and environment teams.
Validate environment readiness prior to each test phase and coordinate environment refreshes, configurations, and access requirements.
Work closely with DBA and technical teams to ensure system stability during testing cycles.
Execution & Coordination
Lead daily testing activities across multiple workstreams, ensuring adherence to planned schedules.
Coordinate with functional SMEs, technical teams, and transformation partners to ensure smooth execution of testing cycles.
Monitor progress, identify bottlenecks, and facilitate timely resolution of issues.
Defect Management & Triage
Drive structured defect triage sessions to review, analyze, prioritize, and assign defects to the appropriate teams.
Track defect status, follow up with owners, and ensure timely remediation.
Provide visibility into defect trends, root causes, and risk areas.
Business & Stakeholder Collaboration
Collaborate closely with business users during UAT, ensuring clarity on test scripts, validation steps, and expected outcomes.
Communicate testing progress, risks, dependencies, and mitigation actions through structured reporting.
Facilitate sign offs and maintain complete documentation for audit and compliance purposes.
Quality Assurance & Risk Management
Ensure that all deliverables meet defined quality standards and acceptance criteria.
Identify quality risks early and develop mitigation strategies to reduce impact.
Advocate for best practice testing methodologies and continuous improvement.
Generic Managerial Skills, If any
Strong leadership and coordination skills
High attention to detail and structured execution mindset
Proactive problem solving and risk identification
Effective communication with both business users and technical teams
Ability to manage multiple testing cycles under tight deadlines
Commitment to quality and continuous improvement