GENERAL SUMMARY:
Responsible for the quality of all changes that are moved into the DART IT production environment. Provides oversight for the development, documentation and execution of the testing strategies and procedures. Works closely with the application teams for all enterprise systems. Responsible for the regression, performance and functional testing for all enterprise systems including the backend ERP (Lawson, Trapeze and Spear) systems and the Web development (DART.org, DARTnet). Communicates quality results and issues clearly throughout the DART IT enterprise.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Ensures DART Solutions are thoroughly tested and meet client requirements.
2. Leads effort to develop, document, and execute testing strategies and procedures.
3. Logs, tracks, and closes defects during the Testing Stage of Project Implementations using the MS Team Foundation server.
4. Responsible for the execution of test cases and record and communicate results to organization.
5. Provides leadership in the automation of all qualified test cases.
6. Supervises the good use of testing strategies on projects.
7. Spreads a high quality testing culture throughout the project delivery teams.
8. Communicates test results and implications to project team members in the appropriate level of detail.
9. Develops status reports based on test completion and test findings.
10. Facilitates Client User Acceptance Tests (UATs).
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Note: An equivalent combination of related education and experience may be substituted for the below stated minimums excluding High School Diploma, GED, Licenses, or Certifications.

1. Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science or related field.
2. Seven (7) years experience in applications development using an enterprise testing suite to include two (2) to four (4) years experience managing a QA team.
3. Mental ability to read complex documents and reports and concentrate on details.
4. Analytical skills to find solutions to complex technical, and system problems.
5. Interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with all levels of supervisory and non-supervisory employees, and others both inside and outside of DART.
6. Ability to be dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers. Gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services. Acts with customers in mind. Establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
7. Ability to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles. Can get messages across that have the desired effect.
8. Ability to step up to conflicts, seeing them as opportunities. Read situations quickly. Good at focused listening. Can hammer out tough agreements and settle disputes equitably. Can find common ground and get cooperation with minimum noise.
9. Ability to blend people into teams when needed. Creates strong morale and spirit in his/her team. Shares wins and successes. Fosters open dialogue. Lets people finish and be responsible for their work. Defines success in terms of the whole team. Creates a feeling of belonging in the team.
10. Ability to provide challenging and stretching tasks and assignments. Holds frequent development discussions. Is aware of each direct reports career goals. Constructs compelling development plans and executes them. Is a people builder.
11. Ability to accurately scope out length and difficulty of tasks and projects. Sets objectives and goals. Breaks down work into the process steps. Develops schedules and task/people assignments. Anticipates and adjusts for problems and roadblocks. Measures performance against goals. Evaluates results.
12. Ability to use rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions. Can see hidden problems. Is excellent at honest analysis. Looks beyond the obvious and does not stop at the first answers.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Works in an environment where there is minimum exposure to dust, noise, or temperature. May be moderately exposed to unpleasant working conditions to include dust, noise, temperature, weather, petroleum products, and chemicals while visiting DART's operating facilities, assuming incumbent is observing all policies and procedures, safety precautions and regulations, and using all protective clothing and devices provided.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. The statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may perform other duties as assigned.

DART is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, supporting diversity in the workplace. M/F/D/V