QA Lead

Job Title

Functions:

• Leadership and Team Management
  • Lead, mentor, and manage a team of QA engineers, both manual and automated testers.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration within the team.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of QA processes within the overall development lifecycle.
• Test Strategy and Planning
  • Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive test strategies and plans that align with project goals and timelines.
  • Define and manage test cases, test scripts, and test data.
  • Ensure thorough coverage of both functional and non-functional requirements.
• Automated and Manual Testing
  • Design, develop, and execute automated test scripts using Selenium or equivalent tools.
  • Conduct manual and exploratory testing to identify defects and ensure product quality.
  • Implement and define automated test solutions and frameworks across programs.
• Defect Management and Reporting
  • Track and manage defects throughout the testing lifecycle.
  • Generate and present detailed reports and dashboards on testing progress, defect status, and overall quality metrics.
  • Collaborate with development teams to ensure timely resolution of defects.
• Quality Assurance Best Practices
  • Promote and enforce best practices in software testing and quality assurance.
  • Ensure adherence to acceptance test-driven development (ATDD) and/or test-driven development (TDD) methodologies where applicable.
  • Stay current with industry trends and advancements in testing tools and techniques.
• Agile and Release Management
  • Participate in Agile development processes, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
  • Coordinate QA activities within the context of Agile release cycles.
  • Ensure smooth and timely delivery of high-quality software releases.
• Collaboration and Communication
  • Work closely with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage.
  • Provide clear and concise communication regarding QA activities, risks, and issues.
  • Act as a key point of contact for all QA-related inquiries and concerns.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Continuously evaluate and improve QA processes, tools, and methodologies.
  • Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency gains.
  • Encourage and support the professional development of QA team members.

Requirements:

• Formal Education & Certification: Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in a Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Information Technology field of study (e.g., Information Technology, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, Computer Systems Management, Mathematics)
• Knowledge & Experience
  • 8+ years of IT experience
  • 8+ years of work experience in software testing and quality assurance
  • 6+ years of experience designing and developing automated tests in Selenium or equivalent tool(s)
  • 5+ years of experience in manual or exploratory testing
  • Experience implementing and defining automated test solutions and frameworks within and across programs
  • Experience creating test plans, defining test cases, defect tracking, and report and dashboard design
  • Experience with Java development
  • Experience testing with mobile browsers/devices
  • Experience in leading multiple projects, and teams
• Preferred Qualifications and Skills:
  • Exposure to acceptance test-driven development (ATDD) and/or test-driven development (TDD) preferred.
  • Experience with Agile development and release practices preferred.
  • Experience with version control preferred.
  • Experience with SQL preferred

Required Skills: Manual QA Testing, Automated QA Testing, Selenium, Java. Additional Skills: Team Lead, QA / Tester. This is a high PRIORITY requisition.