This position is headquartered out of Tucson, AZ, which is the preferred location. Fully remote is an available alternative, but may result in an additional 10% travel.

The Sr. Quality Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of our IT business systems, including but not limited to ERP implementations, integrations, and data migrations.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in quality assurance within complex IT environments and a strong background in test automation. Key responsibilities include:

• Test Strategy Development: Develop and implement comprehensive test strategies for IT business systems, including ERP, integrations, and data migration projects.
• Oversight of Third-Party Testing: Oversee offshore third-party testing service companies, ensuring they meet quality standards and project timelines.
• Test Planning and Execution: Create detailed test plans, including test cases, test scripts, and acceptance criteria. Ensure thorough testing of system functionality, performance, security, and data integrity.
• Test Automation: Identify opportunities for test automation, develop automation frameworks, and implement automated test scripts to enhance testing efficiency and effectiveness.
• Quality Assurance Leadership: Lead quality assurance efforts across IT projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, including developers, business analysts, and project managers
• Defect Management: Track and manage defects throughout the testing lifecycle, ensuring timely resolution and retesting.
• Continuous Improvement: Continuously assess and improve testing processes, tools, and methodologies to achieve higher levels of quality and efficiency.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation of testing activities, including test results, defect reports, and process improvements.
• Stakeholder Communication: Communicate testing progress, issues, and results to stakeholders, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.
• Compliance and Best Practices: Ensure testing practices adhere to industry standards, best practices, and company policies.

• Minimum of 7+ years of experience in quality assurance, with a focus on IT business systems, ERP implementations, integrations, and data migrations.
• Proficiency in test automation tools and frameworks and experience with test management tools.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., Oracle Fusion Cloud) and their testing requirements.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience in coordinating and executing test activities, including designing test plans, creating test cases, and conducting various types of testing.
• Understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) processes and methodologies, leading industry practices and trends (such as adoption of AI in testing).
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Relevant certifications such as ISTQB, Certified Software Quality Analyst (CSQA), or similar.
• Experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud, Oracle Integration Cloud, Mulesoft, and SCALE.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and experience working in an Agile environment.

Rain Bird is an equal opportunity employer

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Salary range for candidates based in California: $126,481 - $189,722

Salary range for candidates based in Colorado or New York- New York City: $118,207-177,310

Salary ranges include base salary and annual incentive bonus if applicable.

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.