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Hartford, CT
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Information Systems/Internet, Operations
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All
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| Relocation Assistance |
Not Available
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| Job Duration |
Full Time |
| Salary Offered |
Open
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SUMMARY:
This position will be responsible for coordinating technical testing and problem resolution of the Reinsurance strategic applications. The candidate will be responsible for release management. The candidate will be responsible for researching and following through on issue resolution. The candidate will establish use of automated test tools. This new position will support the Reinsurance Roadmap program, which is a 5 year phased new development effort.
In this role, the candidate will work directly with the technology project owners, business stakeholders, support and infrastructure teams to ensure standard process, tools implementation and monitoring and scheduling of environments and test for all teams. The candidate will be responsible for defining the testing tools and automation strategy, as well as developing and implementing a standard Release Management process for the Reinsurance Program.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinate the scheduling of all QA and UAT environments to ensure project flow, eliminate conflicts and manage through issues to ensure we keep projects on schedule
- Maintain the test environment, and track/communicate technically testing results, issues, and resolutions.
- Install and maintain automation test tools and support Reinsurance in creation of automated test scripts.
- Synthesize complex or diverse information, collect and research test result data.
- Coordinate release packaging, testing and acceptance in conjunction with testing organization; communication of release plans and issues; coordinating with deployment team for release
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- QA testing experience, preferably with automated testing tool(s) such as WinRunner, Quick Test Pro, and/or Test Director.
- Distributed application source code management / build automation experience
- Some relational database programming experience, preferably Oracle (Oracle client, SQL, PLSQL)
- Project management exposure
- Strong communication skills with an ability to resolve issues without creating conflict.
PRIMARY DUTIES:
Acts as a team leader within a development or operations maintenance organization to assist management in accomplishing unit objectives.
Provides assignments to one or more team members and provides performance feedback to team members.
Provides development recommendations and develops a partnership with the business department.
OTHER:
Technical Knowledge
Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of application languages and structured analysis methodologies. Demonstrates solid understanding of business functions. Demonstrates thorough understanding of job expectations of junior team members within the work queue.
Business Knowledge & Partnership
Works with the business partner to establish business specifications/needs. Communicates with team and business partner(s) as changes occur. Demonstrates attitude of willingness, cooperation and concern for business issues.
Problem Solving & Decision Making
Solves operational problems with minimal input from superior. Discriminates between problems and symptoms. Elevates significant problems quickly and clearly. Understands the impact of changes to the system environment.
Team Orientation
Maintains effective partnerships across the organization and is able to influence senior management, peers and subordinates through an inclusive style and recognition of their abilities and knowledge. Balances team and individual responsibilities. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others'' views. Gives and welcomes feedback. Puts success of team above own interest.
Leadership
Assists management in the support of one or more parts of a business unit/function. Demonstrates discretion in handling confidential data related to the system.
Planning and Project Management
Plans, organizes and completes tasks in a timely, effective manner. Provides resource estimation for tasks planned. Works with management to determine overall priorities.
Financial Awareness
Provides assistance in developing and administering unit budget. Ensures system/project status reports are completed. Exercises appropriate cost control.
Human Resource Management
Provides feedback to staff and management regarding individual''s performance in a confidential setting. Works with management to establish training development plans. Demonstrates leadership ability. Developing an effective and productive management style.
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