Position: QA Lead Automated and Manual Testing
Company: Devoted Studios
Category: QA Automation
Experience required: 5y
English level: upper

We are seeking an experienced QA Lead to join our mid-sized team of developers and managers, working on a cutting-edge project that involves managing game development art assets (2D, 3D, animations, etc.) and integrating AI tools.
 
**Key Responsibilities: **

1. Develop and implement comprehensive test strategies, plans, and processes for manual and automated testing of the platform, ensuring the highest quality and reliability.
2. Work closely with the development team to understand the platform's features, requirements, and potential areas of risk, and ensure thorough test coverage.
3. Organize and oversee the manual testing process, including test case creation, execution, and defect tracking.
4. Establish and lead the automated testing process from the ground up, selecting appropriate tools, frameworks, and methodologies.
5. Continuously evaluate and improve testing processes, incorporating best industry practices and innovations.
6. Monitor and analyze test results, identify trends, and communicate findings to the team to drive continuous improvement.
7. Collaborate with team members to ensure timely resolution of defects and thorough validation of bug fixes.
8. Train, mentor, and provide guidance to junior QA team members, fostering a culture of quality and collaboration.
9. Work closely with project stakeholders to ensure that quality standards and timelines are met.

**Requirements**: 
1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience will be a plus. 
2. 5+ years of experience in software quality assurance, with a focus on both manual and automated testing.
3. 1+ year of experience leading a team of manual and automated testers.
4. Proven experience in creating and implementing test strategies, plans, and processes for complex web-based applications.
5. Experience with automated testing tools and frameworks based on Javascript (JUnit, Jest, Mocha).
6. Experience with UI automated testing tools and frameworks.
7. Experience with creating release plans and release testing management.
8. Familiarity with programming languages (e.g., JavaScript, PHP) and web development technologies.
9. Experience with Supertest, Playwright will be a plus.
10. Experience with extended Postman testing scripts and flows will be a plus.
11. Experience with Websocket based applications will be a plus.
12. Interest in and understanding of game development art assets creation (2D, 3D, animations) will be a plus, but if not we have educational materials:) 
13. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as in a team setting.
14. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a strong focus on collaboration and leadership.