We Put the World on Vacation

At Travel + Leisure Co., our mission is simple: to put the world on vacation. With a focus on vacation ownership, travel memberships, and exchange programs, we’re shaping the future of leisure travel by creating new possibilities for vacationers. Innovation and growth keep our work interesting and fun. Every day is a chance to learn something new and turn vacation inspiration into exceptional experiences for millions of travelers worldwide.

The Quality Management Test Lead is responsible for assessing requirements, design documentation and other project artifacts to develop the QA test approach while working with project teams. Create and execute the corresponding test strategies, test plans, and test cases as needed. Work effectively and collaboratively within the scrum team, across scrum teams, and with other QA team members. Assume a leadership role in defect/issue analysis and resolution. Work closely with the QA Manager to complete post-implementation deliverables and participate in Lessons Learned and Retrospective sessions with project team members. Actively contribute to development and implementation of Quality Assurance best practices and in process improvements throughout the department. This position will be responsible for developing and improving automation frameworks with an emphasis on efficiency. Will lead a small team of consultants to maintain high pass rates, framework enhancements, and building and executing an automation testing strategy.

How You'll Shine:

• Perform QA risk/impact assessment of each assigned project based on detailed review of requirements, design documentation, Use Cases and other key project artifacts

• Develop and maintain automation framework

• Assign automation tasks to team for completion

• Discover and implement efficiencies and new technologies to further QA goals

• Develop high-level and/or detailed QA functional test estimates based on requirements and risk factors. Define test approaches and test strategy documenting test scope, scenarios and resource effort

• Develop QA automation test scenarios, organize test data and execute planned test cases/retests as required. Communicate established QA standards, processes and procedures to different areas of the organization.

• Update and maintain assigned project status and defect management reports in Jira/HP Quality Cen

• Provide technical, procedural and direct assistance to team members (e.g. Agile team, QA, UAT) for all project activities.

• Oversee the stability and uptime of QA automation environment and code base

• Perform code review on QA Engineer automation for consistency and quality code

• Lead and participate in QA process improvement research, planning and implementation efforts

• Investigate new technologies and processes. Lead those efforts to completion.

What You'll Bring:

• Minimum of 5 - 7 years’ experience leading QA project activities within medium to large projects

• Experience building automated test cases using Selenium, Performance Testing, or building a framework for large scale testing

• 5- 7 years with Agile and Waterfall software development life cycle (SDLC)

• Experience with full quality management lifecycle for application development and delivery

• Software Testing or Test Management Certifications from ASQ or QAI (CSTE, CQA, et al) preferred

• Demonstrated ability to see problems, formulate solution, and then drive to completion

• Demonstrated understanding of key business functions, transactions and reporting methods

• Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders, including senior managers

• Ability to influence and be persuasive

• Ability to take ownership and deliver large sized projects while mentoring and directing team members

• Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills, both written and verbal

• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to resolve conflicts and problems and follow through to completion

• Proven track record of working effectively with team members as well as technical and business representatives

• Demonstrated experience leading QA and IT process improvement efforts

• Progressive responsibility in leading QA efforts

• Ability to discern, articulate, and build enterprise level solutions

• 5 - 7 years’ experience using HP Quality Center/JIRA or other defect/test management tools

• 5 - 7 years’ experience with automated testing tools (Selenium,QTP) approaches and data query tools

• Experience in Infrastructure or production support is a plus

• 5-7 years’ experience in JAVA/Python/Ruby or other test scripting languages

• Demonstrated competency with database structures and use of SQL or similar querying language

• Demonstrated QA expertise or technical experience in several of the following areas:

• Mainframe systems

• Web Services Architecture (SOA)

• Application Server Technology

• Security Services and Security Access Controls

Unless there is a legal requirement, experience will be accepted for the education requirement.

How You'll Be Rewarded:

We offer a diverse range of comprehensive health and welfare benefits to associates who work 30 or more hours per week to meet your needs and support you throughout your career with us. Travel + Leisure Co. benefits include:

Note: Temporary and/or seasonal associates are ineligible for Paid Time Off.

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Flexible spending accounts

• Life and accident coverage

• Disability

• Depending on position, paid time off, parental leave and holidays (speak to your recruiter for additional information)

• Wish day paid time to volunteer at an approved organization of your choice

• 401k with employer match (subject to eligibility requirements, including tenure - speak to your recruiter for additional information)

• Legal and identify theft plan

• Voluntary income protection benefits

• Wellness program (subject to provider availability)

• Employee Assistance Program

Where Memories Start with You

Hospitality is at the heart of all we do at Travel + Leisure Co. Here, you’ll find an inclusive environment where we deliver excellence and take time to have fun, celebrate together, and support one another. We're always looking ahead to what’s next and how we can strengthen our business, its neighboring communities, and the customer experience. Join our global team and build a career where memories start with you.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applications will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to MyCareer@travelandleisure.com , including the title and location of the position for which you are applying.