QA Lead Engineer

Job description / Role

Description

BlackStone eIT is looking for a dynamic and experienced QA Lead Engineer to join our team. In this leadership role, you will oversee the QA process, ensuring the delivery of high-quality software products. You will manage a team of QA engineers, develop testing strategies, and implement best practices to enhance the quality assurance processes. The ideal candidate is not only technically proficient but also possesses outstanding leadership and communication skills to foster collaboration across departments.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the QA team to meet project timelines and quality objectives.
• Design and develop comprehensive test strategies and test plans tailored to project needs.
• Oversee the execution of manual and automated tests, ensuring outcomes meet quality standards.
• Identify, document, and track defects, collaborating with development teams for resolution.
• Enhance and maintain the automation framework and testing tools.
• Train and mentor junior QA engineers to promote skill development within the team.
• Continuously improve QA processes and implement industry best practices.
• Communicate testing progress and issues to stakeholders, providing transparency into the QA process.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in software testing and quality assurance.
• Proven experience leading and managing QA teams.
• Strong expertise in manual and automated testing methodologies.
• Experience with test automation tools like Selenium, Appium, or similar.
• Proficient in at least one programming language, such as Java, Python, or C#.
• Solid understanding of API testing and performance testing methodologies.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and continuous integration practices.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Work from home
• Performance bonus
• Training & development