Lead QA Engineer

Job highlights

• Graduate or postgraduate degree in engineering,computer science,or a related field .

• Proven experience as a Test Engineer or in a similar role,preferably in a software development environment .

• Experience with test planning,test case design,execution,and defect management .

• As a Staff Quality Assurance Engineer, you will be responsible for testing features to ensure functionality and quality

• Collaboration with your team is crucial to ensuring the comprehensiveness of our testing processes and pinpointing areas for improvement and enhancement

• This dynamic environment will enable you to swiftly advance and refine your skill set

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on project requirements and specifications
• Conduct risk assessments and prioritise testing efforts to ensure optimal coverage and risk mitigation
• Create and maintain a library of test artefacts, including test scenarios, data sets, and automated testing scripts
• Execute manual and automated tests to identify defects, regressions, and performance issues
• Analyse test results, track defects, and work closely with development teams to facilitate timely resolution
• Provide detailed and actionable feedback to improve software quality and usability
• Drive the implementation of automated testing processes, tools, and frameworks to enhance testing efficiency and coverage
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to the continuous improvement of QA practices
• Lead and manage QA test engineers, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance evaluation
• Define and communicate testing standards, best practices, and processes to ensure consistent quality across projects
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish testing requirements, scope, and schedules
• Motivate and coach teams to deliver high-quality work
• Align with business and technical priorities and understand customer requirements
• Present and communicate effectively to all levels of the organisation, including technical and non-technical audiences, leadership, and management

Key Skills Requirements

• Graduate or postgraduate degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field
• Proven experience as a Test Engineer or in a similar role, preferably in a software development environment
• Experience with test planning, test case design, execution, and defect management
• Familiarity with various testing methodologies
• Knowledge of test management and defect tracking systems, such as Jira
• Understanding of software development processes and agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum)
• Ability to lead a team of QA Test Engineers in carrying out their duties
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse complex systems and identify potential areas of risk or improvement
• Proficiency in test case design, test script creation, and test execution
• Knowledge of programming languages commonly used in test automation, such as PYTHON
• Knowledge of testing automation tooling and testing performance tooling such as JMeter