ROLE DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
The Software Quality Manager / Integration, Verification, Validation and Quality Manager leads an Engineering team which is responsible to Integrate, Verify, Validate and Qualify the solution or system in line with customer requirements. An Integration Manager plays a crucial role in ensuring that various software systems within an organization work seamlessly together.
KEY ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As aSoftware Quality Manager / Integration, Verification, Validation and Quality Manager, you are accountable for :
- Oversee Integration Projects : Plan and execute system integration projects to ensure seamless interoperability between different software applications, hardware systems, and IT infrastructures.
- Develop Integration and Test Strategies : Create and implement strategies, architectures, and platforms to facilitate efficient and secure data exchange and workflow across systems.
- Coordinate with Teams : Work with cross-functional teams, including IT, software development, and business units, to gather integration requirements and translate business needs into technical specifications.
- Design and Deploy Solutions : Design, test, and deploy integration solutions, such as APIs and middleware, to connect disparate systems and enable data synchronization.
- Monitor Performance : Monitor the performance of integrated systems, identify bottlenecks or issues, and apply necessary adjustments or enhancements to improve efficiency and reliability.
- Manage Integration Environment : Ensure proper version control, configuration management, and compliance with data security and privacy standards.
- Training and Documentation : Facilitate training sessions and create documentation for IT staff and end-users to ensure they understand the integration processes and can troubleshoot common issues.
- Provide associated documentation, according to internal process.
KEY KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
To be successful in your role, you will have demonstrated and / or acquired the following knowledge and experience :
Essential Requirements :
Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics Engineering or related disciplineExperience working within a Systems Engineering lifecycle5+ years of experience in software quality assurance, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.Experience in managing multi-disciplinary teamsExperience in IT / Security / C2 / related projects from a Systems Engineering perspectiveGood knowledge on how large government projects are managedStrong understanding of QA methodologies, tools, and processes.Experience with test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, JMeter, TestNG, Gatling)Strong oral and written communications skillsStrong liaison and stakeholders management skillsStrong motivation to be involved in all phases of a project life cycle, from bids to project completionDesirable Requirements :
Membership of relevant professional organisation, e.g. PMP, ITIL, INCOSE, Institution of Engineers, ISTQB or equivalent QA certification etc.Experienced in integration of large and complex software systems