KENEXA LOOKING FOR QA MANAGER

POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is for a quality assurance Manager, testing Java/.Net based web applications and managing a team of 10-15 people.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities include working as a quality assurance manager on assigned projects. Interaction with developers, product managers, onsite and offshore teams is required.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
1. B.E./B.Tech./M.E./M.Tech./MCA in Computer Science, Engineering or related technical field, from a reputed university with an aggregate of at least 65%.
2. 8-10 years relevant experience.
3. Good Analytical skills to extrapolate information and troubleshoot problems.
4. Experience on Creating Test Strategies, test plans, set up Test environments, creating test scenarios and test cases from functional specifications.
5. Hands on experience in different forms of testing (especially testing web based applications/ASP testing), certifying and validating supported browsers, certifying and testing new browsers.
6. Experience testing Enterprise-level commercial applications.
7. Managing defect review process & Understanding of defect tracking and configuration management tools.
8. Knowledge on SDLC, STLC, Defect lifecycle.
9. Experience in defining test metrics to measure the quality of the product.
10. Ability to work in a team with excellent team leading qualities and Manage test teams.
11. Coach resources on performance and career.
12. Excellent communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
1. Experience on performance, load, stress testing or functional test automation and automation frame work.
2. Back end data verification and validation (especially SQL).
3. Certified tester e.g. Certified Software Test Engineer (CSTE) or Certified Software Quality Analyst (CSQA).
4. Exposure to HR Domain a plus.
5. Should be team oriented, able to work in a dynamic environment, proactive, and a quick learner.

LOCATION:
New hires will initially work from our current Hyderabad offices, then move to our new Vizag office during the Second half of 2008.

Kenexa (NASDAQ: KNXA), founded in 1987, is a leading end-to-end provider of software, proprietary content, services and process outsourcing that enable organizations to more effectively recruit and retain employees. Kenexa employs more than 1,300 people in the U.S., Canada, UK, Germany, The Netherlands, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia and India. Kenexa has a client list of nearly 3,000 customers, which vary in size and industry, and include 160 of the Fortune 500 and half of the Dow 30.

Kenexa brings the most powerful and state of-the-art technology available to the world of Human Capital Management. Whether it's the latest research applications, vast database hosting capabilities, cutting-edge web and software product development or talent acquisition and employee performance management solutions, our ability to bring the best technology has made us a leader in the HCM industry.

Kenexa has a history of growth. The space our company occupies is rapidly growing, with a growth rate of about 15-20% a year.

Kenexa's products and services help fit people into jobs that match their skills and abilities and create a working environment that is nurturing and encourages growth and development.

Everyone who works for Kenexa has the opportunity to navigate their own careers and professional growth. We, as an organization, are committed to rewarding our employees' performance.

Continuous learning is valued at Kenexa. This allows employees to learn about cutting-edge technologies that may be applied to Kenexa's services and solutions.

Kenexa-Vizag Vision

Vishakapatnam is the fifth-fastest growing Industrial metropolis in the Asian subcontinent.

Vizag is soon to be the next IT destination.

Kenexa's vision for Vizag is to become the hub of innovation and intellectual space.

Kenexa's new state-of-the-art Vizag facility is spread across 25 acres on the picturesque Rushi Konda Hill, with amazing amenities coming, such as a research lab, library, full-service cafeteria, gymnasium, auditorium, game room, entertainment room, concierge services, transportation services and so much more.

Kenexa-Vizag will be a key component for growth, research and developmenta place for people to come to think and innovate.