• Manager - IT Quality Assurance

    Tractor Supply Company (Brentwood, TN)


    Manager - IT Quality Assurance

    Overall Job Summary

    This position is responsible for integrating quality assurance and testing processes and procedures into the software development life cycle in support of Tractor Supply Company’s business and IT software applications. This position will be responsible for the organization and management of a software QA testing team and the testing process.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Min 5%)

    + Manage and oversee quality assurance test activities including test planning and execution, for all projects, programs and production support activities to ensure high quality releases that meet the business requirements within the set timeline.

    + Manage resources, including capacity planning, staffing, and sourcing.

    + Mentor and develop team members to build a high performing team.

    + Perform all supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

    + Maintain and enhance software release standards and processes, create and evaluate QA performance metrics of the team and continuously improve the QA methodology.

    + Develop and maintain policies, procedures and templates that support the QA process.

    + Work with cross-functional teams to promote and advocate quality delivery.

    Required Qualifications

    _Experience:_ 10+ years overall QA testing experience. Prefer 3+ years in a previous managerial position. Hands-on experience with industry-standard suites of tools used by QA groups such as: Jira, Confluence, Q-test, etc. Experience with off-shore, near-shore, or alternative staffing models preferable.

     

    _Education:_ Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science preferred. Advanced degree highly desirable. Any suitable combination of education and experience will be considered.

     

    _Professional Certifications:_ None

     

    _High Demand IT Specialized skills:_ None

     

    _Platform knowledge (UNIX, Linux, Windows):_ Cloud infrastructure such as Azure, AWS, or GCP

    Preferred knowledge, skills or abilities

    + Advanced skills using MS Office suite, MS Project, Visio, and HP Quality Center suite.

    + Mobile, web, and tablet testing experience a must

    Working Conditions

    + Normal office working conditions

    + Occasional travel required

    Physical Requirements

    + Sitting

    + Standing (not walking)

    + Walking

    + Lifting up to 10 pounds

     

    Disclaimer

     

    _This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. A team member should perform all duties as assigned by his/ her supervisor._

     

    Company Info

     

    At Tractor Supply and Petsense by Tractor Supply, our Team Members are the heart of our success. Their dedication, passion, and hard work drive everything we do, and we are committed to supporting them with a comprehensive and accessible total reward package. We understand the evolving needs of our Team Members and their families, and we strive to offer meaningful, competitive, and sustainable benefits that support their well-being today and in the future.

     

    Our benefits extend beyond medical, dental, and vision coverage, including company-paid life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and family planning resources such as adoption and surrogacy assistance, for eligible Team Members. While all Team Members have access to a broad range of rewards, eligibility and specific offerings may vary depending on the role, individual plan requirements and eligibility criteria.

     

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