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Title
Text copied to clipboard!Lead Quality Assurance IT
Description
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We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Lead Quality Assurance (QA) professional to join our IT team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software testing, quality assurance methodologies, and team leadership. As the Lead QA, you will be responsible for developing and implementing QA strategies, managing a team of QA engineers, and ensuring that our IT products and services meet the highest standards of quality and reliability. You will work closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to identify and resolve quality issues, and to continuously improve our QA processes. The successful candidate will have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, a keen eye for detail, and a passion for delivering high-quality software solutions. This role requires a proactive and hands-on approach, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment. If you are a dedicated QA professional with a proven track record of success, we would love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Develop and implement comprehensive QA strategies and plans.
- Lead and mentor a team of QA engineers.
- Collaborate with developers and product managers to define quality standards and metrics.
- Design, develop, and execute test plans and test cases.
- Identify, document, and track software defects and issues.
- Perform root cause analysis and work with development teams to resolve issues.
- Ensure that all QA activities are conducted in accordance with industry best practices.
- Continuously improve QA processes and methodologies.
- Conduct regular code reviews and provide feedback to developers.
- Manage and maintain QA tools and environments.
- Coordinate and conduct user acceptance testing (UAT).
- Prepare and present QA reports and metrics to stakeholders.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest QA trends and technologies.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and security standards.
- Participate in project planning and estimation activities.
- Provide training and support to team members on QA best practices.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in software quality assurance.
- Proven experience in leading and managing QA teams.
- Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
- Experience with automated testing tools and frameworks.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies.
- Knowledge of programming languages such as Java, Python, or C#.
- Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices.
- Experience with performance and load testing.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Certification in QA or software testing (e.g., ISTQB) is a plus.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience with leading QA teams?
- What QA methodologies and tools are you most familiar with?
- How do you approach developing a comprehensive QA strategy?
- Can you provide an example of a challenging QA issue you resolved?
- How do you ensure that QA processes are continuously improved?
- What experience do you have with automated testing tools?
- How do you handle tight deadlines and multiple priorities?
- Can you describe your experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies?
- How do you ensure compliance with regulatory and security standards?
- What steps do you take to perform root cause analysis on software defects?
