QUALIFICATIONS: At least a Bachelor s degree in a related field of study At least 7 years of quality job experience Experience leading QA efforts for data information products Experience building and leading highly effective and highly technical QA teams Experience developing and overseeing the disciplined execution of sophisticated test plans Experience managing complex test environments Effective one-on-one and group communications skills (absolutely required) Must be technically fluent including Internet and data analytics technologies DESCRIPTION: The up and coming client is a pioneering technology company that has developed a revolutionary solution for big data environments. In an industry lacking the innovation to combat multiplying network security threats, they have introduced new ways to solve an old problem. Using the computing power of our grid\based processing, relational streaming storage, and artificial intelligence, they deliver the power to capture, analyze, and understand large amounts of data within the world s largest private and public sector organizations. We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced individual to take on the leadership role of quality assurance for our software products. You will be responsible for building a world class software quality assurance function with core competencies in test plan development, test automation, performance and capacity testing within the construct of Agile product development methodologies. KEY JOB FUNCTIONS: Build and effectively manage a highly technical team of software quality assurance professionals. Create a high-level pragmatic quality strategy that encompasses the product lifecycle Oversee the development of a system test plan that includes development of automated regression and performance benchmark tools Direct the creation and utilization of a technical environment for measuring product quality based on customer use cases Develop and drive quality metrics and review performance against those metrics Oversee related professional services engagements Princeton Information is one of the nation's top five privately-held IT consulting firms, in business since 1985. Princeton Information services a clientele of primarily Fortune 500 companies nationwide. With annual revenues over $120 million, Princeton Information operates across the US from multiple regional offices. Our Commitment to Our Consultants As a privately held company, Princeton Information is solely committed to the success of clients and consultants - not to any shareholders. PI's success is grounded in the relationships we build with our consultants. We seek the best people; provide career path counseling; as well as the most challenging opportunities in business and in IT. As part of its culture of loyalty and commitment to its consultants, Princeton Information is committed to doing all we can to ensure our consultants have the best possible search, placement and work experience possible. Our Services Working with one Princeton Recruiter will gain you access to over 500 open requirements with the top clients in the US across all industries (finance, insurance, pharmaceutical, commercial, telecom, media, manufacturing) nationwide. Our local recruiters have in-depth knowledge of our clients and opportunities. They will work with you to find you the best possible opportunities for you and your career. Our Relationships Our relationships with our clients, as well as our consultants, are critical to our success! We have a robust sales organization that ensures that Princeton has the inside track on what attributes a person needs in order to be successfully placed and engaged at our clients. We know the technical and non-technical skills that our clients are looking for and we ensure that you are educated about the client prior to your interview with them. Princeton is committed to going above and beyond to ensure that each meeting you have with a client is a successful one!