[Building Sakai] Hiring Announcement: Sakai OAE Quality Assurance Lead

[Sean DeMonner]

All,

The University of Michigan is seeking an exceptional Quality Assurance Lead to work on the Sakai OAE project (see position details below). This position will be hired and paid for by U-M and seconded to the Sakai Foundation. Although the location indicates Ann Arbor in the posting, we will consider qualified candidates located elsewhere.

To apply for this position through April 01, 2011 (posting end date), please visit http://umjobs.org/ and search for Job ID 55911. Please apply through the U-M employment website.

For more information about building your career at the University of Michigan, please go to www.UMjobs.org and select “Why Michigan”.  A Non-Discriminatory/Affirmative Action Employer.

This posting may be forwarded provided this preamble and the info below is included.

Thanks,

SMD.


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Job Opening ID: 55911
Working Title: Quality Assurance Analyst Senior/Intermediate
Job Title: QA Analyst Senior
Work Location: Ann Arbor Campus, Ann Arbor, MI
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
FLSA Status: Exempt
Organizational Group: Its Ais
Department: ITS AIS Teaching and Learning
Posting Begin/End Date: 3/18/2011 – 4/01/2011
Salary: $53,000.00 – $74,000.00
Career Interest: Information Technology

Quality Assurance Analyst Senior/Intermediate

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration and should be PAGE ONE of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position. Please include your current or ending salary.

Job Summary

Information and Technology Services (ITS) is seeking a Quality Assurance Analyst, Senior or Intermediate level, within the Teaching and Learning department of AIS (Application and Information Services). This position will end June 30, 2013. The incumbent generally lead large or multiple small complex quality assurance tasks including the development and execution of test plans, scenarios, scripts, or procedures. Documents all problems and assists in their resolution. Acts as an internal quality consultant to advise or influence business or technical partners. Conducts effective communication with co-workers, teams, business offices, and subject matter experts (SMEs). Effectively presents technical explanations to management, team members, and users in a way that is understood by all. Provides training, documentation, guidance and assistance to other staff to accomplish objectives. 

THIS IS AN END-DATED POSITION. POSITION ENDS ON JUNE 30, 2013. 

This end-dated position may be filled at the Senior level ($56,000 to $74,000) or the Intermediate level ($53,000 to $69,000). Starting salary and position are dependent upon the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. The requirements listed below reflect the Senior level, but those with lesser experience are also encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities*

Represents the U-M development team's effort to the broader development team. Works closely with developers all over the world. Provides status reporting information to local U-M constituencies and makes presentations to local audiences. Builds coalitions in the Sakai Community around areas that are of concern to U-M. Drives and influences development and design in web applications and an open source context. 

Develops, writes, and executes reusable test plans to ensure the delivery of quality software applications. Develops testing programs that address areas such as functionality, database impacts, performance, usability, error or bug retests, security, compatibility, and scalability. Writes test cases, scenarios, and scripts. Designs and develops automated testing tools. Documents test procedures to ensure replicability and compliance with standards. 

Develops or specifies standards, methods, or procedures to determine product quality or release readiness. Acts as a team-wide driver of quality across the product. Identifies deviance from standards and suggests modifications to ensure compliance. Works collaboratively with project management and team members to ensure the planning and execution of deliverables meet the objectives of the project. Plans test schedules or strategies in accordance with project scope or delivery dates. Provides status updates and updates databases and logs in accordance with established methodologies. Provides input to ensure the planning and execution of deliverables meet the objectives of the organization and the customer. 

Drives bug bashes and test pushes to ensure product quality. Estimates staff resource needs for user or third party testing and secures resources commitments from both within and outside of the organization. Leads bug review meetings. Monitors bug resolution efforts and tracks successes. Documents quality issues/software defects, using a bug tracking system or other established methodology, and reports issues to developers. Participates in product design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, product designs, schedules, or potential problems. Performs initial debugging procedures by reviewing configuration files, logs, or code pieces to determine breakdown source.

Required Qualifications*

Bachelors degree in a related field and/or equivalent combination of education, certification and experience. 
4 years of related experience in systems development or system testing. 
Web-based client-server application experience and understanding of state-of-the-art web application design. 
Proven ability to lead project teams to meet customer expectations. 
Demonstrated understanding of client relationship management. 
Understanding of and experience with iterative development methodologies. 
Experience in at least two of these areas: Security, Performance, Test Automation, Accessibility, and Globalization. 
Experience in some or all of Java, JavaScript, JSON, Apache Sling, Jackrabbit, Lucene. 
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. 
Demonstrated successful performance with, giving presentations to both small and large audiences. 
Proficient with word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. 
Excellent analytical and independent problem solving skills. 
Ability to work independently and assume a broad range of responsibility. 
Demonstrated ability to learn new software and methodologies. Demonstrated ability to understand technical information and communicate it to others using clear, concise, and user-friendly language. 
Strong organizational skills and the ability to successfully complete multiple tasks within established and changing deadlines. 
Ability to contribute and collaborate effectively as a member of a highly-functioning and productive team.

Desired Qualifications*

Ability to play an active role in the U-M local Sakai Open Academic Environment (OAE) efforts including:
-Represent U-M development team's effort to the broader development team. 
-Provide status reporting information to local U-M constituencies and make presentations to local audiences. 
Ability to design and test efforts on U-M focused development work, including Hybrid Mode LTI integration between Sakai Collaboration and Learning Environment (CLE) and OAE. 
Experience using quality control of entire OAE product.
Ability to build coalitions/relationships in Sakai Community and around areas such as Hybrid Mode, scaling, integration, etc.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.



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Sean DeMonner, Assistant Director, Teaching & Learning, AIS, ITS
3350 Duderstadt Center, University of Michigan      (734) 615-9765



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