QA Lead, Togetherwork

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering or a related technical field
• 7+ years of experience in implementing industry-standard testing methodologies and tools
• 5-7 years of hands-on experience in building and evolving automation frameworks
• Proficiency in Java, TypeScript, and JavaScript; experience with Selenium and Webdriver.io
• Strong understanding of web applications, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and HTTP protocols
• Solid experience with REST APIs, JSON, XML, and related data formats
• Familiarity with AWS and GitLab for CI/CD pipelines
• Preferred: Experience with Salesforce product development
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities, particularly with distributed and offshore teams
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders
• Proactive problem-solving and hands-on approach to challenges

Desirable

• We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced QA Lead to oversee multiple QA teams, provide technical guidance, and ensure the delivery of high-quality software products
• This role will focus on test automation, team leadership, and collaboration across scrum teams, while contributing to the evolution of our automation frameworks and QA processes
• Lead multiple QA teams across various scrum teams, ensuring technical excellence and timely delivery of testing deliverables
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to QA Engineers and SDETs
• Collaborate with offshore teams, ensuring seamless coordination and communication
• Participate actively in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and daily standups
• Work closely with Product Owners, Developers, and Subject Matter Experts to gather requirements and define acceptance criteria
• Design and document clear, detailed, and comprehensive test cases covering all critical scenarios
• Execute both manual and automated tests as needed, with a primary focus on test automation (70% automation, 30% manual)
• Implement and maintain robust and scalable automated test scripts using tools such as Selenium, Webdriver.io, and programming languages like Java and TypeScript
• Evolve and enhance the existing automation framework, ensuring adaptability for new product requirements
• Continuously improve testing processes and advocate for best practices in software development and QA
• Integrate automated test suites into the CI/CD pipeline using GitLab and AWS to support seamless and automated testing
• Monitor test results and provide detailed reports highlighting defects and issues
• Understand the product and its ecosystem, focusing on providing test coverage for key deliverables in each sprint
• Identify and address gaps in current QA and CI/CD processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
• Stay current with emerging trends, tools, and methodologies in QA and test automation
• Delivery of test coverage for sprints across multiple scrum teams
• Improvement in automation framework efficiency and reliability
• Seamless integration of automated tests into the CI/CD pipeline
• Effective collaboration with offshore and onshore teams, meeting project timelines and quality standards