Looking for Salesforce QA – Contract C2C jobs in Woodland Hills, CA

Define test plans, test cases, and test scripts, ensuring they cover all functional aspects of Salesforce applications and integrations

Lead the creation of comprehensive test documentation, including functional test plans, traceability matrices, and defect reports

Identify, document, and prioritize defects, and work closely with development teams to facilitate resolution

Report testing progress, issues, and risks to stakeholders, providing clear and actionable insights on test coverage, defect status, and overall testing effectiveness

Ensure test activities align with project timelines, and proactively identify and mitigate testing risks

Oversee end-to-end testing activities, including system integration, user acceptance, regression, and functional testing

Collaborate with automation teams to integrate automated testing into the functional testing process where applicable

Lead the execution of manual and automated test cases, ensuring test results are documented and defects are tracked

Lead and mentor a team of functional and automation testers, providing guidance on best practices and testing methodologies

Foster a culture of quality and continuous improvement within the testing team

Identify opportunities for process improvement in testing activities, implementing changes to increase efficiency and effectiveness

Ensure timely and accurate reporting of metrics, with clear explanations of trends, deviations, and potential areas for improvement

Monitor and review metrics regularly, making adjustments to reflect changing business needs and priorities

Provide overall status updates, highlighting potential risks and issues during the daily stand-up

Experience in Salesforce functional testing, with at least 2+ years in a lead or senior testing role

Hands-on experience with Salesforce platforms (Sales Cloud, Service Cloud) and their functionalities

Strong experience in test planning, test execution, defect tracking, and reporting

Proven experience in managing and mentoring testing teams in an Agile environment

Solid understanding of Salesforce architecture, workflows, Apex, Visualforce, Lightning components, and integrations

Proficient in executing manual functional tests, writing test cases, and performing test execution and defect tracking

Knowledge of test management tools like Jira, ALM (Application Lifecycle Management), Rally, and others for defect logging, tracking, and reporting

Recognizes the value of preparing test data early in the sprint to ensure smooth testing processes

Knowledge of Agile testing practices, including test sprints, Scrum ceremonies, and continuous testing in an Agile environment

Capable of developing metrics and KPIs to help track and improve the performance of the testing team

Experience working closely with clients and providing clear, concise status updates

Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes of issues and propose solutions?