At Jack Link’s, we feed the journey. We take pride in rolling up our sleeves and getting things done together. Fueled by creativity, passion, and a commitment to doing things the right way, we tackle the hard stuff first and focus on real progress, bold moves, and no excuses. We create opportunities, celebrate wins, own our misses, and push forward as a team, knowing our strength comes from supporting one another and having fun along the way. We cultivate a workplace where passion meets purpose and our Team Members are inspired, recognized, and rewarded for their contributions.    If you’re ready to make a difference and build something meaningful, we want you!    Jack Link's Protein Snacks is a global leader in snacking and the No. 1 meat snack manufacturer worldwide. Headquartered in Minong, Wisconsin, Jack Link’s is strategically positioned with production, distribution, and support centers in key locations throughout North America, Brazil, Europe, and the Pacific Rim. This global network allows Jack Link's to deliver a wide variety of high-quality, great tasting protein snacks to consumers around the world. The company’s portfolio of brands includes Jack Link’s®, Lorissa’s Kitchen®, Wild River®, Golden Island®, Country Fresh Meats®, BiFi®, Peperami® , Mariani and Local Legends Meat Snacks. The Software Testing Lead will manage the implementation of various testing methodologies and tools for our enterprise applications. This role requires a deep understanding of software testing methodologies, automation tools, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams to ensure the quality and reliability of our software products and a proven track record of managing testing projects, developing test strategies, and leading teams to deliver high-quality software solutions. Responsibilities: Leadership: + Plan, organize, and execute the testing roadmap including the implementation of various testing tools. + Provide oversight on technical design and development decisions related to testing. + Lead a team of testers and off-shore contractors to deliver high-quality testing solutions. + Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on business objectives and priorities. + Manage a dotted line reporting structure for the testing team within IT and business functions. Test Strategy and Planning: + Lead the testing efforts, develop TOSCA automated test scripts, and ensure the delivery of high-quality software products. + Define the process and steps involved in the development of Tosca test cases, from creating the test scenarios, recording the test cases, implementation, and finally executing them against various test environments. Test Management and Integration: + Oversee the integration and management of test cases and test data using various testing tools. + Ensure test accuracy, consistency, and availability for analysis. + Develop and maintain test governance policies and procedures. Testing and Insights: + Lead the development of advanced testing platforms to identify defects, opportunities, and risks. + Develop and implement testing strategies to support functional business goals. + Identify and evaluate new testing tools and technologies to enhance testing capabilities. + Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership and stakeholders. Performance Measurement: + Design and implement key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of testing initiatives. + Monitor and report on the impact of testing on business performance. + Continuously improve testing processes and methodologies. Defect Management: + Manage the defect lifecycle, including logging, tracking, and resolving defects. Automation: + Familiarity with automation technologies and tools, particularly Tricentis Tosca, ECT, and Change Impact Analysis testing tools. + Experience leveraging automation technologies to reduce manual work from testing processes and streamline operations. Collaboration with Development Teams: + Work closely with development teams to ensure seamless integration of testing processes and tools. + Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field or equivalent experience. Required Experience: + 7+ years of experience in software testing, with a focus on automation. + 3+ years of experience as a QA Lead with expertise in TOSCA (Tricentis) automation. + Strong understanding of software testing principles, methodologies, and best practices. + Hands-on experience with TOSCA automation tools and frameworks. + Proficiency in Tosca scripting languages (JavaScript, TSL, Python). + Expertise in Web, API, and database testing using Tosca. + Experience integrating Jira with Tosca for automated bug reporting. + Familiarity with generating test reports and customer reporting options. + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. + Experience leading and mentoring teams. + Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and advanced testing techniques. + Familiarity with data warehousing and big data technologies. + Understanding of systems security best practices and data privacy laws. + Ability to effectively communicate technical information to a non-technical audience. + Provide data and reporting of KPIs and trends to IT Management and others. + Review and maintain daily staff utilization. + Strong customer service orientation. Preferred: + Agile/Scrum methodology certifications or related experience. + Exposure and understanding of SAP S/4 & ECC data structures and capabilities. The salary range for this role is $98,900 - $136,000 (Annually). Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, and candidate skill set and experience. Base pay is just one component of Jack Link’s Total Rewards package for Team Members. Other rewards may include annual incentive and program-specific awards. Jack Link’s provides a variety of benefits to eligible Team Members, including medical, dental and vision benefits, life and disability insurance, 401k participation, paid holidays, and paid time off. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Jack Link’s provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by federal, state or local law. E-VERIFY: Jack Link’s is participant in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.  For information about the E-Verify program, please visit:  http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.