Role : JD Edwards Quality Assurance Lead.

Exp : 10+.

Location : Pune (WFO).

Job Summary :

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced JD Edwards Quality Assurance Leader to oversee and drive the QA activities for JD Edwards (JDE) implementations, upgrades, and integrations.

The QA Leader will ensure the quality, functionality, and reliability of JDE systems by establishing robust testing frameworks, leading QA teams, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

Key Responsibilities :

Quality Assurance Strategy and Planning :

- Develop and implement QA strategies, plans, and methodologies tailored for JD Edwards implementations and upgrades.

- Define and document quality standards, test plans, and test cases to ensure system functionality aligns with business requirements.

- Establish automated and manual testing frameworks for functional, integration, regression, and user acceptance testing (UAT).

Team Leadership :

- Lead and mentor a team of QA analysts and engineers.

- Allocate resources, track team performance, and ensure timely completion of testing phases.

- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the QA team.

Test Execution and Monitoring ;

- Manage end-to-end testing efforts for JDE modules, including financials, distribution, manufacturing, and supply chain.

- Oversee defect tracking, analysis, and resolution using appropriate tools.

- Ensure comprehensive test coverage for customizations, configurations, and integrations with third-party systems.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement :

- Work closely with development, business analysts, and functional teams to clarify requirements and resolve testing issues.

- Act as the QA point of contact for project stakeholders, providing regular updates on test progress and quality metrics.

- Collaborate with IT and business teams to validate that JDE solutions meet operational and strategic goals.

Tool and Process Optimization :

- Evaluate, recommend, and implement test automation tools and QA management platforms.

- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize testing processes, tools, and techniques.

- Maintain compliance with industry standards and best practices in software quality assurance.

Risk Management :

- Identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to quality and testing timelines.

- Ensure that testing aligns with regulatory requirements and industry standards.

Qualifications :

Education :

- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Experience :

- Minimum of 10+ years of experience in quality assurance, with a focus on JD Edwards EnterpriseOne or JD Edwards World.

- Proven experience leading QA teams and managing QA activities in large-scale implementations and upgrades.

Technical Skills :

- Expertise in JDE modules such as Financials, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Distribution.

- Proficiency with QA tools (e.g., HP ALM, Selenium, JIRA, etc.) and test automation frameworks.

- Strong knowledge of SQL for database testing and understanding of JDE architecture.

Soft Skills :

- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Skills :

- Experience with third-party JDE integration testing (e.g., CRM, WMS, EDI).

- Knowledge of cloud-based implementations of JD Edwards.

- Familiarity with Agile and DevOps practices.