- Industry : Information Technology
- Functional Area : Software Testing & Quality Assurance
- Job Location : Islamabad
- Job Type : Permanent
- Career Level : Experienced Professional
- Experience : 8 Years
- Total Positions : 1
- Lead and guide the QA effort for Mobile Apps, API and Web application projects and maintenance items, i.e., defining test scope, creating test plans and timelines, assigning QA resources, attending/coordinating project meetings and effectively reporting test results.
- Support the projects, maintenance, and production of Mobile, API and Web applications activities as it relates to QA, which includes, but is not limited to, coordinating support activities with the business and technical leads, creating test plans, writing both manual and automated test scenarios, performing functional, usability, and regression testing, performance testing, bug tracking and reporting.
- Manage incoming requests for quality assurance services and as appropriate, delegate work to QA Team.
- Manage multiple testing projects and scheduling of testing efforts.
- Create and maintain development plans for each team member, including training, skills assessment.
- Set SQA team members’ objectives, monitor and evaluate performance and provide feedback and mentoring.
- Prepare and conduct employee performance reviews for assigned QA resources.
- Manage design and implementation of validation procedures, test plans and test cases.
- Develop, Write and Manage the execution of overall software test strategy.
- Lead the efforts to enhance and make testing process more efficient.
- Responsible for managing, hiring and training the QA resources.
- Write QA reports and ensure all QA processes is documented.
- Ensure outputs for QA Cycles are documented.
- Establish, document, and promote team standards with regards to test automation.
- Establish an efficient feedback loop between the QA team and development teams to ensure our QA staff is effectively utilized and continuously implementing process improvement Mentor and train Developers, QA Associates and other team members on best practices and industry standards.
- Work with and support the Software Quality Engineers to implement and maintain an automated test framework.
- Ensure regression testing is properly conducted.
- Build a consolidated set of Automated regression tests to ensure that new functionality works as expected and does not disrupt/alter current functionality.
- Work with the L1 Coordinators to review problem reports related to the software release.
- Work with the L2 support team to resolve problems.
- 8+ years of experience in Software Quality Assurance of Mobile Apps, API and Web application projects.
- Hands on experience in Manual/Automation QA testing.
- 3+ year of experience of leading and managing the QA team.
- Experience in using different QA tools.
- Strong Knowledge of Software Quality Assurance Processes and Standards.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience using various testing methodologies.
- BS/MS in computer science / computer engineering or equivalent.
- Certification in Software Quality Assurance will be plus.
- Exposure to Software Coding standards and SQL is preferred.
- Exposure to Agile methodologies.
- Exposure to Version Control System, CICD Pipeline.
- Strong written and oral communications skills.
- Proven ability and initiative to learn and research new concepts, ideas, and technologies quickly.
- Strong systems/process orientation with demonstrated analytical thinking, organization skills and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
- Ability to quickly pick up new tools and technologies.
- Willingness and ability to train and teach others.
- Ability to facilitate meetings and follow up with resulting action items.
- Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
- Strong presentation and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment, and to lead and influence cross-organizationally with and without direct authority.
- Ability to effectively move forward on tasks even with ambiguous or changing requirements.