
QA Lead
Interact Software
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Manila • Philippines
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About the role
- Lead a team of Senior Test Automation Engineers and Test Automation Engineers, driving excellence in both manual and automated testing practices.
- Create and implement advanced testing strategies and foster a culture of quality throughout the organization.
- Manage and mentor the team, establishing performance metrics and conducting evaluations.
- Collaborate with engineering leadership to provide strategic insights and recommendations.
- Establish and enforce QA best practices, standards, and guidelines across projects.
- Oversee comprehensive test strategies ensuring thorough testing of product features.
- Ensure monitoring and sign-off of quality gates across each environment to ensure release success.
- Drive the adoption of advanced testing methodologies to enhance test coverage and efficiency.
- Collaborate closely with Engineering, Product Management, Cloud, and other stakeholders.
Requirements
- 3+ years in a leadership or managerial role with a solid background in software quality assurance.
- Proven experience leading QA teams, managing both manual and automated testing efforts.
- Extensive experience in developing and implementing advanced test automation frameworks using tools like Selenium WebDriver, Playwright, Cypress, or similar.
- Strong background in manual testing, including exploratory testing, usability testing, and user experience evaluation.
- Demonstrated ability to drive quality initiatives and influence organizational change towards quality excellence.
- Experience in Agile/Scrum methodologies, effectively integrating QA practices into iterative development cycles.
- Proven ability to collaborate with engineering leadership, providing strategic insights and recommendations.
- Expert knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes, including test planning, test case design, and defect management.
- Proficiency in programming/scripting languages such as JavaScript or TypeScript for advanced test automation.
- Experience with enterprise-level test management tools like TestRail, Zephyr, or similar.
- Strong understanding of API testing using tools like Postman, RESTAssured, or similar.
- Knowledge of performance, load, and stress testing tools such as JMeter, LoadRunner, or Gatling.
- Familiarity with mobile application testing frameworks and tools for hybrid mobile applications written in ReactJS, like Detox.
- Experience with cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure) and testing applications deployed in the cloud.
- Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes, and their impact on testing strategies.
- Understanding of data analytics tools and techniques for quality metrics analysis.
- Seasoned leader with the ability to inspire and drive a culture of quality withing your Team.
- Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex quality challenges.
- Exceptional communication skills, capable of articulating a clear vision and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
- High attention to detail with an unwavering commitment to delivering excellence.
- Innovative mindset, eager to explore and implement new technologies and methodologies in QA.
- Collaborative and influential, adept at building strong relationships and working effectively in cross-functional teams.
- Results-oriented, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality products on time and within budget.
- Mentorship-oriented, dedicated to developing team members and fostering their professional growth.
- Resilient and adaptable, able to navigate ambiguity and lead the team through change.
- Ethical and trustworthy, maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.
- **Certifications (Preferred)**
- - ISTQB Advanced Level Test Manager
- - Certified Manager of Software Quality (CMSQ).
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
test automation frameworksmanual testingexploratory testingusability testingAPI testingperformance testingload testingstress testingprogramming languagesdata analytics
Soft Skills
leadershipmentorshipstrategic thinkinganalytical skillsproblem-solvingcommunicationattention to detailinnovationcollaborationresilience
Certifications
ISTQB Advanced Level Test ManagerCertified Manager of Software Quality (CMSQ)