Position: QA Lead
Company: RocketRoute
Category: QA
Experience required: 5y
English level: upper
Published: 2023-07-01T00:00:00+03:00

APG is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Software QA Lead to join our team. As the  Software QA Lead, you will be responsible for managing a team of talented manual and automation QA engineers. Your primary goal will be to ensure the delivery of high-quality software products across a range of competing projects. This position requires strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and a drive to increase automation within the QA process.

Required Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- Proven experience in leading and managing a team of QA engineers
- Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and software testing methodologies
 -Proficiency in both manual and automation testing, with expertise in at least one popular automation framework
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex technical challenges
- Experience in developing and implementing automation testing strategies
 -Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
 -Detail-oriented mindset, with a focus on delivering high-quality software products
- Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience with Agile/Scrum development methodologies
- Familiarity with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes
- Knowledge of cloud-based testing environments and tools
- Relevant certifications in software testing or quality assurance

Key Responsibilities
 -Lead and manage a team of manual and automation QA engineers, providing guidance, mentoring, and technical support
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and stakeholders, to define quality goals and deliverables
- Develop and implement QA strategies, standards, and processes to ensure consistent and efficient testing practices
- Conduct regular assessments of the QA team’s performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing appropriate training programs
- Drive the adoption of automation testing techniques and tools, with the objective of increasing the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the QA process
- Prioritize and allocate resources effectively across multiple projects, balancing competing deadlines and demands
 -Collaborate with product owners to define acceptance criteria and ensure proper test coverage
- Stay up to date with industry best practices and emerging trends in QA and software development, sharing knowledge and insights with the team