Smart Meter QA Lead
Tata Consultancy Services
Oakland, CA$100,000 - $130,000 a year
Job Description
Must Have Technical/Functional Skills
We are seeking a Test Lead to manage end-to-end testing activities for Smart Meter applications, ensuring high-quality deliverables, compliance with industry standards, and smooth execution of test cycles. The ideal candidate should have strong Utility Operations domain expertise, experience in test planning and execution, defect management, and stakeholder coordination. Additionally, exposure to test automation, including Tosca, is preferred.
Roles & Responsibilities
Test Strategy & Execution:
• Develop and implement test strategies, test plans, and test cases applications.
• Ensure comprehensive functional, integration, regression, performance, and UAT testing.
• Validate APIs, services, and map layers through manual and automated test cases.
• Perform cross-browser and cross-platform testing to ensure consistent application performance.
• Work closely with developers, business analysts, and teams to align testing activities with project requirements.
Defect Management & Quality Assurance:
• Identify, document, and track defects using JIRA, HP ALM, or similar tools.
• Perform root cause analysis and defect triaging, ensuring timely resolution.
• Ensure compliance with QA best practices, testing standards, and utility industry regulations.
• Provide test progress reports and key metrics to stakeholders.
Test Automation & Tosca Exposure:
• Contribute to test automation initiatives where applicable, particularly in API testing and workflow validation.
• Exposure to Tosca or other automation tools for improving test efficiency.
• Support automation efforts for repetitive validation tasks, though manual testing remains the primary focus.
Stakeholder & Team Management:
• Lead and mentor a testing team, ensuring effective collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Coordinate with internal teams, third-party vendors, and offshore units to execute test cycles smoothly.
• Engage in client discussions, requirement analysis, and testing sign-offs to ensure business expectations are met.
Salary Range $100,000-$130,000 year
TCS Employee Benefits Summary:
Discretionary Annual Incentive.
Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.
Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.
Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.
Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & amp; Training Reimbursement.
Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.
Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.
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Location
Oakland, CA
Job Function
TECHNOLOGY
Role
Lead
Job Id
396351
Desired Skills
Automation Testing
Salary Range
$100,000-$130,000 a year
Desired Candidate Profile
Qualifications : BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
We are seeking a Test Lead to manage end-to-end testing activities for Smart Meter applications, ensuring high-quality deliverables, compliance with industry standards, and smooth execution of test cycles. The ideal candidate should have strong Utility Operations domain expertise, experience in test planning and execution, defect management, and stakeholder coordination. Additionally, exposure to test automation, including Tosca, is preferred.
Roles & Responsibilities
Test Strategy & Execution:
• Develop and implement test strategies, test plans, and test cases applications.
• Ensure comprehensive functional, integration, regression, performance, and UAT testing.
• Validate APIs, services, and map layers through manual and automated test cases.
• Perform cross-browser and cross-platform testing to ensure consistent application performance.
• Work closely with developers, business analysts, and teams to align testing activities with project requirements.
Defect Management & Quality Assurance:
• Identify, document, and track defects using JIRA, HP ALM, or similar tools.
• Perform root cause analysis and defect triaging, ensuring timely resolution.
• Ensure compliance with QA best practices, testing standards, and utility industry regulations.
• Provide test progress reports and key metrics to stakeholders.
Test Automation & Tosca Exposure:
• Contribute to test automation initiatives where applicable, particularly in API testing and workflow validation.
• Exposure to Tosca or other automation tools for improving test efficiency.
• Support automation efforts for repetitive validation tasks, though manual testing remains the primary focus.
Stakeholder & Team Management:
• Lead and mentor a testing team, ensuring effective collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Coordinate with internal teams, third-party vendors, and offshore units to execute test cycles smoothly.
• Engage in client discussions, requirement analysis, and testing sign-offs to ensure business expectations are met.
Salary Range $100,000-$130,000 year
TCS Employee Benefits Summary:
Discretionary Annual Incentive.
Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.
Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.
Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.
Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & amp; Training Reimbursement.
Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.
Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.
#LI-SP1
Location
Oakland, CA
Job Function
TECHNOLOGY
Role
Lead
Job Id
396351
Desired Skills
Automation Testing
Salary Range
$100,000-$130,000 a year
Desired Candidate Profile
Qualifications : BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE