Quality Assurance Lead

Job Overview

We are seeking a passionate and experienced QA Lead to join our growing team at IOCOD Infotech. You will play a pivotal role in shaping our quality assurance processes, building a high-performing testing team, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software products. You will leverage your automation expertise, testing knowledge, and leadership skills to guide our testing efforts and optimize our software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

Leadership:

• Build, lead, and motivate a team of 7+ QA analysts.
• Foster a collaborative and positive team environment.
• Delegate tasks effectively and provide constructive feedback.
• Mentor and coach team members, helping them grow their skills and expertise.

Quality Assurance:

• Design and implement comprehensive test plans covering all areas of the software, including functionality, performance, security, and usability.
• Develop and execute automated test scripts using appropriate tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright).
• Conduct thorough manual testing to complement automated testing and identify edge cases.
• Perform effective regression testing to ensure quality is maintained during development cycles.
• Work closely with developers to identify, reproduce, and resolve defects efficiently.
• Track and report key QA metrics like defect density, test coverage, and test execution time.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest QA trends, tools, and methodologies.

Process Improvement:

• Continuously evaluate and improve existing QA processes and methodologies.
• Collaborate with other teams (e.g., development, product) to streamline workflows and improve overall software quality.
• Implement best practices in test automation, test data management, and reporting.

Communication:

• Clearly communicate testing results, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Participate in discussions with development and product teams to provide valuable insights.
• Document test plans, procedures, and results clearly and concisely.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in software testing, with at least 2+ years in a lead role.
• Proven track record of leading and motivating QA teams.
• Strong understanding of various testing methodologies (e.g., black-box, white-box, grey-box, functional, non-functional).
• In-depth knowledge of test automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright).
• Experience with manual testing techniques and tools.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Proficient in English, spoken and written.