Quality Assurance Lead

Job Summary :

We are looking for a skilled and experienced Software Quality Team Lead to join our team. The Software Quality Team Lead will be responsible for leading and managing a team of quality assurance professionals to ensure the delivery of high-quality software products.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software testing and quality assurance, excellent leadership skills, and a proven track record of leading successful software quality teams.

The Software Quality Team Lead will work closely with cross-functional teams, including software development, product management, and other stakeholders, to ensure that quality standards are met and best practices are followed.

Responsibilities :

- Lead and manage a team of quality assurance professionals, including hiring, training, mentoring, and performance evaluation.

- Define and implement quality assurance processes, standards, and best practices, and ensure that they are followed consistently by the team.

- Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and test strategies to ensure the quality of software products, including manual and automated testing.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software development, product management, and other stakeholders, to gather and clarify requirements, and ensure that they are translated into comprehensive test cases.

- Review and analyze requirements, design specifications, and other project documentation to identify defects, inconsistencies, and other quality issues.

- Perform functional, regression, integration, and performance testing on software products, and analyze and report test results to stakeholders.

- Coordinate and manage testing activities, including scheduling, resource allocation, and test environment setup, to ensure timely and efficient execution of tests.

- Identify and track defects and issues, and work closely with software development and other teams to resolve them in a timely manner.

- Provide technical expertise and guidance to the team in testing methodologies, tools, and technologies, and foster continuous improvement in testing practices.

- Ensure that software products comply with quality standards, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements.

- Communicate and report the status of testing activities, including progress, risks, and issues, to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.

- Provide leadership and guidance to the team, and foster a collaborative and positive team environment.

- Mentor and train team members in testing techniques, tools, and best practices, and support their professional growth and development.

- Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in software testing and quality assurance, and provide guidance on their adoption and implementation within the organization.

- Participate in quality-related meetings, discussions, and initiatives, and contribute to the overall improvement of the software development process.

Qualifications :

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

- Proven experience (5+ years) in software testing and quality assurance, with a focus on leading and managing testing teams.

- Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, tools, and best practices.

- Experience in manual and automated testing, including the use of testing frameworks and tools.

- Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and software quality assurance concepts.

- Excellent leadership skills, with the ability to lead and motivate a team.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels.

- Ability to manage multiple testing projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks based on project requirements and business objectives.

- Experience with test management tools and software, such as Jira, TestRail, or similar.

- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies, and experience in applying Agile practices in software testing.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.

- Ability to work independently and in a team environment, and adapt to changing requirements and priorities.

- ISTQB or other relevant certifications in software testing and quality assurance are a plus.

Preferred Qualifications :

- Experience with leading software quality teams in an Agile/Dev