Aware, a global leader in biometrics software products, solutions, and services, is seeking a Lead Quality Assurance Engineer to join the Aware Team. The Lead QA Engineer will have expertise in manual and automated software testing, and a knowledge of programming. In this role, you will have knowledge of a large variety of software environments including client and server applications on multiple operating systems (Windows, Linux, Mac, Android, and iOS). Responsibilities include a team-based approach to writing software product engineering specifications, designing, implementing, and assurance and documentation to support the specifications. The individual will be a significant contributor in a small team of software engineers, focused on delivering quality software in short time-cycles as well as managing other quality assurance engineers.

Essential Job Functions

Perform new product quality assurance and existing product quality assurance in support of the company’s technology roadmap.
Perform quality assurance on change requests in support of new customer projects to help them succeed with their project goals.
Work with our Sales and Customer Support departments to provide support to our customers.
Support sales with presales opportunities.
Review design documentation for new customer projects and existing product sustainment.
Provide mentorship to quality assurance engineer team members.
Create documentation (i.e. Test Plans and Test Cases) in support of the above responsibilities.
Create quality assurance effort estimates for new customers projects, change requests, and new product development.
Work collaboratively as a member of a team to achieve the above roles and responsibilities.

Note: In addition to the Essential Functions, also performs similar work-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

Expertise with Software Quality Assurance
Excellent communication skills and a team player
Full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) experience
Expertise performing manual software testing
Some software programming experience
Hardware setup and configuration
Experience writing automated software tests
Experience with Windows and Linux
Experience with mobile device testing
Biometrics (Finger, Face, Iris, Voice) a plus
Experience mentoring QA team members
Industry leading customer care skills

We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

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Lead Quality Assurance Engineer