job summary: Our client is seeking an experinced QA/Test Lead to play a primary role in the planning and execution of all aspects of testing across multiple web applications within their marketing IT ecosystem. Main Qualifications: 7+ years in SW Testing/QA and hands on testing experienceHands-on web application test experienceExperience with marketing automation tools (Hubspot, Eloqua, exact target, Adobe Campaign, Adobe Marketo) as well as CRM test experience (Salesforce, Marketo or Dynamics)Experience with Jira, QTP, and or Selenium location: San Jose, California job type: Contract salary: $60 - 62 per hour work hours: 8am to 4pm education: Bachelors responsibilities: The role requires hands-on QA expertise and the ability to take initiative and develop / evolve internal QA processes. The right candidate will be able to analyze the internal applications landscape and determine what to test, the priority of those tests and the best way to test. This role requires tight co-ordination and partnership with business analysts, engineers, and testers both onsite and offshore. Establish and evolve formal QA processes, ensuring that the team is using industry-accepted best practices.Oversee all aspects of quality assurance including establishing metrics, applying industry best practices, and developing new tools and processes to ensure quality goals are met.Act as key point of contact onsite for all test aspects of releases, providing test services and coordinating with test resources offshore.Lead and mentor QA team members as neededDevelop and execute test cases, scripts, plans and procedures (manual and automated).Diagnose defects and track them from discovery to resolution.Partner with engineering teams to stay informed of new technologies being introduced and ensure that system components are designed for testability.Partner with offshore team to conduct performance tests as needed. Provide testing support during production cutover (releases) as needed. Required Experience: 7+ years' experience in the software testing or Quality Assurance field including hands-on test engineering experience (web application test experience preferred). Ability to write select queries and a solid understanding of relational databases. Demonstrated experience developing and executing test cases, scripts, plans and procedures to support various development methodologiesFamiliarity with the software development life cycle and test cycles (Unit, Regression, Functional, Systems, Stress & Scale, Smoke & Sanity)Understanding of multi-tier web application architecture and deploymentUnderstanding of existing QA best practices and methodologies to design, implement and automate processesExperience working and partnering with an offshore teamExperience with Test management tools such as JIRA and test automation tools such as QTP or Selenium Desirable Skills Experience with marketing automation tools such has Hubspot, Eloqua, exact target, Adobe Campaign, Adobe Marketo.CRM test experience (Salesforce, Marketo or Dynamics), Web services test experience preferred. Quality certifications are a plus.Force.com, XML schema validation or test experience is a plus. qualifications: Experience level: ExperiencedMinimum 7 years of experienceEducation: Bachelors (required) skills: Automated QA TestingManual QA TestingJIRA (6 years of experience is required)Automated QA TestingSelenium (5 years of experience is required)Salesforce (5 years of experience is required)Microsoft Dynamics (5 years of experience is required)HubspotEloquaAdobe Marketo Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility). Applications accepted on ongoing basis until filled. Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.