Description

As a QA Lead, you will shape the quality strategy and ensure products meet high standards. Your role involves mentoring QA Engineers, managing testing activities, and collaborating with teams to integrate quality throughout the development lifecycle.

Requirements

• •Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
• •5+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, including manual and automation testing
• •3+ years of experience leading QA teams or managing QA processes across multiple projects
• •Experience defining and executing QA strategies for complex software systems
• •3+ years of experience in JavaScript, Typescript & NodeJS
• •3+ years of experience in test automation design and implementation using Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or equivalent
• •3+ years of experience in native mobile test automation design and implementation using Appium, Espresso, XCUITest, Detox, AWS Device Farm, BrowserStack App Automate, Firebase Test Lab, Sauce Labs, Kobiton, Robot Framework, BitBar, LambdaTest Mobile, HeadSpin, Fastlane, Tricentis Testim or equivalent
• •Strong understanding of QA methodologies, test design techniques, and SDLC/Agile/Scrum practices
• •Proficiency in one or more programming/scripting languages such as JavaScript, Python, Java, C#
• •Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices using GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI
• •Experience integrating automated tests into build and deployment workflows
• •Knowledge of performance, load, and security testing principles
• •Proficiency in QA and defect tracking tools such as Qase, TestRail, Jira, Asana, Confluence
• •Experience leading the design and execution of QA strategies across multiple projects
• •Expertise in defining and implementing test plans, automation frameworks, and quality metrics
• •Strong collaborative skills to align testing efforts with development, DevOps, and product management
• •Ability to critically evaluate requirements and proposals for quality, ensuring clarity, testability, and completeness
• •Proficiency in monitoring and reporting on quality KPIs, defect trends, and test coverage metrics
• •Experience driving automation adoption and optimizing CI/CD pipelines for quality integration
• •Ability to act as a “red team” for quality, identifying risks and raising no-go flags when release criteria are not met
• •Strong proficiency in planning, scheduling, prioritizing, and coordinating testing activities across teams
• •Experience managing distributed QA teams and collaborating across global time zones
• •Ability to balance speed, quality, and scope in fast-paced product development environments
• •Good leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• •Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• •Proven mentorship experience guiding QA Engineers in both manual and automation domains
• •Ability to influence and advocate for quality-first principles across all stages of software delivery
• •Proficiency in English (spoken and written)
• •ISTQB Advanced Level, Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), or equivalent QA leadership certification
• •Experience with cloud environments and containerization using AWS, Docker, Kubernetes
• •Knowledge of database systems (SQL, NoSQL) and API testing tools such as Postman, Newman, REST Assured
• •Understanding of system architecture and software integration testing
• •Familiarity with performance testing tools such as JMeter, k6, Gatling
• •Understanding of cybersecurity principles and secure software testing practices
• •Experience with test data management and environment configuration
• •Ability to lead multiple QA projects concurrently with clear ownership and accountability
• •Proven ability to establish QA roadmaps and continuous improvement initiatives

Tasks

• •Define and refine the overall QA strategy
• •Plan and manage testing activities across projects
• •Mentor and guide QA Engineers in testing practices
• •Establish QA processes and best practices
• •Collaborate with cross-functional teams on quality integration
• •Oversee the test automation strategy and frameworks
• •Manage test environments and data preparation
• •Monitor and report on key quality metrics
• •Facilitate release readiness and risk assessments
• •Drive continuous improvement in QA processes and tools

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