Blue Yonder WMS Sr Test Lead

Role: WMS Test Lead / Sr. Tester

Location: San Francisco, CA (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)

Start Date: ASAP

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Job Summary:

Client is seeking a highly skilled WMS Test Lead / Sr. Tester to oversee quality assurance activities for its Warehouse Management Systems, primarily focused on monitoring and validating inbound, inventory control, and outbound warehouse operations. The candidate will play a key role in ensuring the reliability and performance of Blue Yonder (BY) WMS and its integrations with related platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute QA efforts for WMS/TMS implementations and enhancements, ensuring high test coverage across warehouse workflows.
• Validate key operational flows including inbound receiving, putaway, inventory control, replenishment, picking, packing, and shipping .
• Work closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and Developers to review requirements and define comprehensive test scenarios.
• Prepare and execute manual test cases; validate API and backend data using Postman and SQL queries .
• Utilize Jira for defect tracking and sprint-level test planning.
• Monitor warehouse logs and data interfaces via tools like WinSCP and provide timely triage and root cause analysis.
• Perform system, regression, and integration testing for Blue Yonder 2023.1 WMS and supporting systems (ERP, TMS, etc.).
• Provide QA signoffs and participate in go/no-go decisions for warehouse releases.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 8+ years of QA experience with at least 3 years in WMS QA , preferably with Blue Yonder (formerly JDA).
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations: inbound, inventory, and outbound processes .
• Experience testing integrations with ERP and TMS systems .
• Proficiency in tools like Postman, Jira, TestRail/Zephyr , and WinSCP .
• Hands-on experience with API validation, file-based integrations, and backend database validations .
• Strong knowledge of Agile methodology and experience working in sprint-based delivery models.
• Excellent problem-solving, coordination, and communication skills.