Hudson Valley Credit Union is currently recruiting for the position of Quality Assurance Lead. Primary Functions: Analyze business and technical requirements, identifies program/project needs, develops the testing strategy, plan, approach, scenarios, test cases, and performs or coordinates the functional testing and performance testing for the credit union technologies. This position works closely with peers, stakeholders and end users to ensure quality deliverables have technical compatibility and user satisfaction. The Quality Assurance Lead ensures software testing and QA best practices are built and followed.

Responsibilities -Assist in creating an overall IT quality strategic roadmap and approach to quality assurance that will ensure required performance and functionality of HVCUs technology and applications. -Assist in the creation of end-to-end test strategies for testing of major platform and application deployments, upgrades, and maintenance. Follow best practices for quality assurance processes and perform them in a timely and efficient manner. -Create quality assurance and testing standards to be adhered to by all HVCU staff. Educate and guide business users on the importance of quality assurance/testing and their practices. -Partner with HVCUs Project Management Office in the creation of quality assurance and activities in project plans. -Provide oversight, guidance and management to quality assurance 3rd parties providing services to HVCU to achieve assurance goals in a cost effective manner. -Increase team capacity through the use of automated solutions to enable speed and agility in meeting business needs. -Develop control processes and scorecards to monitor data and reporting issues to produce QA test result reports, in an effort to drive and coordinate issue resolution with responsible parties. -Ensure solutions within the environment follow established guidelines, policies, and technical frameworks. -Act as a liaison and collaborate with business clients, technology personnel, and support providers to track and implement business requirements, drive efficient and effective discussions regarding QA best practices and implement strategies throughout the life cycle of projects or process improvements. -Keep current with technology trends, solutions, and vendors. -Perform other job-related duties as necessary. -Adhere to all Credit Union policies, procedures, and regulatory agency requirements. Participate in all required and recommended training and development including, but not limited to, Bank Secrecy Act training (BSA) and demonstrate attained knowledge. Participate on Credit Union teams, projects and strategic initiatives when the opportunity arises. Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned. -Embrace and apply HVCU's guiding principles to all activities and responsibilities. This includes the Credit Union's Mission, Vision, Core Values, Employee and Member Value Propositions, Sales and Service Model, and commitment to Lean Six Sigma practices. Support the Credit Unions initiatives by demonstrating teamwork and professionalism. -Responsible for regular and predictable attendance including punctuality.

Qualifications -Bachelor's Degree in IT/Computer Science or related field is required. -Minimum 8 years experience creating and executing the testing of plans and strategies. -Minimum 5 years technology experience is required. -Work history in a financial institution is preferred.

Employee Perks: -HVCU University & Academy; Professional Development Training -Student Loan Repayment & Tuition Reimbursement Programs -Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage (coverage starting as low as $20 per month) -401(k) with employer match and non-elective employer contribution -Paid time off (PTO), holidays, and community volunteer time -Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance -Discounted Loan Rates & Fees

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