This week I received an approach via Linkedin (I've had some good leads from it so I think it's worth the effort but I know a lot of people are very sceptical).
Here's a cut and paste of what I got when I asked for a spec and salary:
"Hi,
Thanks for coming back to me. I can't attached a job spec to this Linked In email so have just cut and past my ad copy for the role. The role is scoped at around the £40K mark as a permanent appointment.
Let me know if this is something that could tempt you or if you know a suitable fit for this position.
Regards,
XXXX
Technical QA Manager
XX is looking for a Technical QA Manager to manage the technical QA pipeline and ensure that project deliverables are of the highest possible quality, allowing Producers to deliver on time, on budget and to specification with confidence.
The successful candidate will participate in all phases of the systems life cycle, using common software development processes. They will also interface with clients, application users, project managers, account managers, architects, developers and other technical support personnel where necessary. Digital agency is preferred but not essential.
Details of role
• Manage the technical QA pipeline and support the project teams with documented technical QA strategy and plans
• Translate business and technical requirements into documents that clearly define the technical QA plan and scripts for project teams
• Document risk analysis of any potential impact to business
• Work with clients and partners on external technical QA, UAT environments and integrated plans
• Manage third-party partners
• Be passionate about QA and help grow the QA offering within the company
• Manage the deployment schedule to production environment, making sure deployments happen in a timely and effective manner, and acting as gatekeeper on all projects being deployed
• Participate in all phases of the systems life cycle, using common software development processes
• Manage scope, budget and timings for technical QA team tasks within a project
• Interface with clients, application users, project managers, account managers, architects, developers and other technical support personnel
• Bring the latest and best practice into the team on a daily basis
Knowledge and skills required
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Process driven and methodical approach
• Excellent detailed documentation skills
• Experience of automated test products
• Experience in managing multiple reporting lines
• Experience with working in a creative environment
• Experience of Linux/Unix and Windows operating systems
• Experience of non-functional testing (load/security)
• Experience in creating QA test plans
• Troubleshooting and problem resolution
• Experience working with third parties
• Experience working with database technologies
• Configuration management and code control, using CVS or similar tools
* Cross browser, accessibility, load, non-functional or automated testing
Please apply direct to [email protected] with your CV and a covering letter explaining why you‘d like to work at XX.
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the UK and available for interview at short notice."
I wrote back to express my "shock" at the salary. This is in central London by the way working for a very established firm - not some small start-up.
Here's a cut and paste of what I got when I asked for a spec and salary:
"Hi,
Thanks for coming back to me. I can't attached a job spec to this Linked In email so have just cut and past my ad copy for the role. The role is scoped at around the £40K mark as a permanent appointment.
Let me know if this is something that could tempt you or if you know a suitable fit for this position.
Regards,
XXXX
Technical QA Manager
XX is looking for a Technical QA Manager to manage the technical QA pipeline and ensure that project deliverables are of the highest possible quality, allowing Producers to deliver on time, on budget and to specification with confidence.
The successful candidate will participate in all phases of the systems life cycle, using common software development processes. They will also interface with clients, application users, project managers, account managers, architects, developers and other technical support personnel where necessary. Digital agency is preferred but not essential.
Details of role
• Manage the technical QA pipeline and support the project teams with documented technical QA strategy and plans
• Translate business and technical requirements into documents that clearly define the technical QA plan and scripts for project teams
• Document risk analysis of any potential impact to business
• Work with clients and partners on external technical QA, UAT environments and integrated plans
• Manage third-party partners
• Be passionate about QA and help grow the QA offering within the company
• Manage the deployment schedule to production environment, making sure deployments happen in a timely and effective manner, and acting as gatekeeper on all projects being deployed
• Participate in all phases of the systems life cycle, using common software development processes
• Manage scope, budget and timings for technical QA team tasks within a project
• Interface with clients, application users, project managers, account managers, architects, developers and other technical support personnel
• Bring the latest and best practice into the team on a daily basis
Knowledge and skills required
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Process driven and methodical approach
• Excellent detailed documentation skills
• Experience of automated test products
• Experience in managing multiple reporting lines
• Experience with working in a creative environment
• Experience of Linux/Unix and Windows operating systems
• Experience of non-functional testing (load/security)
• Experience in creating QA test plans
• Troubleshooting and problem resolution
• Experience working with third parties
• Experience working with database technologies
• Configuration management and code control, using CVS or similar tools
* Cross browser, accessibility, load, non-functional or automated testing
Please apply direct to [email protected] with your CV and a covering letter explaining why you‘d like to work at XX.
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the UK and available for interview at short notice."
I wrote back to express my "shock" at the salary. This is in central London by the way working for a very established firm - not some small start-up.
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