Position: QA Lead
Company: Digicode
Experience required: 5y
English level: upper

Hey!

We are looking for an experienced Lead QA Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with test management tools, a solid understanding of the Agile process, and a strong background in automation testing. The Lead QA Engineer will guide our QA team to ensure the delivery of high-quality software products.
**Location:** Bratislava, Slovakia (hybrid mode with the ability to come to the Bratislava office)

**Main requirements**

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- Proven experience as a Lead QA Engineer or similar role in software testing.
- Extensive experience with test management tools like Jira Xray, Zephyr, TestRail, etc.
- Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
- Experience in writing clear, concise, and comprehensive test plans and test cases.
- Proven experience with automated testing tools and frameworks.
- Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum development principles.
- Exceptional English communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong leadership skills with a track record of leading and inspiring teams.
- Ability to think outside the box and bring creative solutions to complex problems.

**Desirable requirements**

- Certifications like ISTQB, CSTE, or similar are a plus.
- Experience with performance and/or security testing.
- Experience with Big Data testing
- Experience with Event-driven architecture testing

**Responsibilities**

- Lead the QA team and oversee all testing activities throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Develop, implement, and maintain test plans, test cases, and test scripts for manual and automated testing.
- Utilize well-known test management tools to manage test cases and track defects.
- Drive the implementation and improvement of test automation frameworks.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment to understand product changes and develop relevant tests.
- Communicate effectively with team members, stakeholders, and senior management to report progress and issues.
- Encourage a culture of quality throughout the organization.