Define the test strategies for Functional, Automation, Regression and Smoke Testing
Understand and implement the testing processes
Prepare functional and automation test plans
Identify and communicate risks during test planning and execution phases
Own (Lead) / Contribute (Member) to the end-to-end testing tasks like scoping, estimation, planning, work allocation, resource management, test design & execution, defect management, progress tracking & status reporting, management reporting, UAT support, test closure etc.
Plan & coordinate for timely availability of the test data & environments
Proactively communicate and collaborate with project teams, test teams and support partners across US & India
Ensure that all post test execution wrap up activities are conducted for projects per procedure / requirements
Facilitate regular communication with IT and business partners using various methods to monitor progress toward project goals / milestones, task status, and identify / address issues
Self-starter, highly organized; Works well with all functional levels in the organization; excellent presentation and interpersonal skills; high level of business management and facilitation skill; capability to resolve complex problems with minimum confusion, frustration, and inconveniences for all parties concerned.
Customer focused; Action-Oriented; Building Team Spirit; Self Development; Creativity & Innovation; Problem Solving; Ethics & Values
Ability to handle multiple tasks and to work independently as well as in a team setting
Define and implement the QA metrics framework
Identify & drive the improvement opportunities in the QA space
Proactively communicate and collaborate with the other QA & non-QA teams
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to partner with business, HRIS teams including technical and non-technical at all levels
Functional Knowledge Desired Experience
Experience with the Workday HCM eco - system including both technical -functional aspects of Workday, specializing in Workday HCM Functional Modules and integration.
Have excellent Workday Testing skills to Test Design and execute in various tools like PRISM, Workday Functional and Integration modules
Proficient in HCM modules like Core HCM, Benefits, Compensation, Staffing, Recruiting, Payroll, Security Groups, Absence Management, Performance, Learning, Recruiting, Talent Management and Time Tracking.
Experience working on either Oracle Fusion HCM, PeopleSoft HR, JD Edwards or E Business Suite
Experience in System Integration, Regression and End-to-end testing HCM Applications, Workforce Management, ESS, MSS and Security
Experience working on Workday Automation Tools like Genie, Kinos Smart
Must have an understanding of limitations and opportunities presented by Workday HCM
Experience working in an Agile/Scrum/Waterfall development process
Establish and evolve formal QA processes, ensuring that the team is using industry-accepted best practices
Oversee all aspects of quality assurance including establishing metrics, applying industry best practices, and developing new tools and processes to ensure quality goals are met
Good SDLC, Agile Testing, Automation, Test Driven Dev methodologies
Defect Management tool HPQC/ALM
Proficiency in defect triage calls
Nice to have
Enterprise Automation Robotic Process Automation, Automation Testing, Workflows Automation Preferred
Performance Testing knowledge preferred
Ability to take an active, visible role in supporting change efforts
Ability to proactively identify opportunities for cost-savings and efficiency improvement
Lead and mentor QA team members
Technical Skills Desired Skills
Good understanding of data warehouse and ETL process; and related testing processes
Good understanding on Batch processes and related testing
Excellent in SQL and data analysis skills
Excellent in MS excel and other MS office applications
Automation Scripting Experience QTP, Selenium, ETL Validator or similar toolset
Nice to have
Testing Certifications Ex: ISTQB, HP UFT Certifications, Workday and Oracle Certifications etc.
Qualification & Industry Expertise Experience: 5 to 8 years of relevant work experience (Team Members / Lead) Qualification: Graduation in Computer Engineering or related subjects
