QA Team Lead

Recruiter:

Recru-it

Job Ref:

PE011123/LM

Date posted:

Thursday, January 23, 2025

Location:

South Africa, South Africa

Salary:

Market Related Monthly

SUMMARY:
Role and Responsibilities:
The Team Lead QA Engineer will oversee a team of QA Engineers, driving both manual and automated testing processes. This individual will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality software products, improving testing frameworks, and mentoring team members to develop technical and professional skills. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in test automation and a passion for delivering efficient, scalable, and reliable solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and mentor a team of QA Engineers, providing technical and career guidance.
Design, develop, and maintain automated testing frameworks, scripts, and tools.
Plan, organise, and oversee testing activities throughout the software development lifecycle.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Software and Data Engineers, Product Managers, and DevOps, to ensure seamless integration of QA processes.
Define test strategies and drive the adoption of automation best practices to improve quality and efficiency.
Perform code reviews for automated test scripts and provide constructive feedback.
Analyse test results, report defects, and ensure timely resolution through root cause analysis.
Monitor and optimise test automation execution times and coverage.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement by identifying and implementing process enhancements.
Ensure compliance with QA standards and procedures within the team.
Develop metrics and KPIs to measure the performance and effectiveness of QA efforts.

Required Qualifications:

Certifications: Relevant certifications in QA and Testing Automation, or similar fields.
Education / Degrees: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related field.

Required Skills and Experience:

8+ years of experience in software quality assurance, with at least 2 years in a leadership or team lead role.
Hands-on experience with automation testing tools (e.g. Cypress, Playwright).
Proficiency in programming/scripting languages (e.g. Python, JavaScript).
Strong understanding of software testing principles, methodologies (e.g. Agile/Scrum), and best practices.
Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
Knowledge of version control systems like Git.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to write clear and comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
Proven track record of delivering high-quality software under tight deadlines.
Familiarity with performance and security testing concepts is a plus.

Why you’ll love working for the company:

The company believes in taking care of their team and creating an environment where you can thrive. As part of their company, you’ll enjoy:

Flexible Working Arrangements: Whether you’re a night owl or an early bird, the company offer hybrid and remote options to suit your lifestyle.
Comprehensive Benefits: From a wellness program to home office reimbursements and continuous learning opportunities, we’ve got you covered.
Team Culture: Fun team-building activities, regular socials, and a supportive, inclusive culture that values transparency, accountability, and work-life balance.
Performance Incentives: Competitive salaries, ESOP, and recognition for your hard work

POSITION INFO:
Role and Responsibilities:
The Team Lead QA Engineer will oversee a team of QA Engineers, driving both manual and automated testing processes. This individual will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality software products, improving testing frameworks, and mentoring team members to develop technical and professional skills. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in test automation and a passion for delivering efficient, scalable, and reliable solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and mentor a team of QA Engineers, providing technical and career guidance.
Design, develop, and maintain automated testing frameworks, scripts, and tools.
Plan, organise, and oversee testing activities throughout the software development lifecycle.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Software and Data Engineers, Product Managers, and DevOps, to ensure seamless integration of QA processes.
Define test strategies and drive the adoption of automation best practices to improve quality and efficiency.
Perform code reviews for automated test scripts and provide constructive feedback.
Analyse test results, report defects, and ensure timely resolution through root cause analysis.
Monitor and optimise test automation execution times and coverage.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement by identifying and implementing process enhancements.
Ensure compliance with QA standards and procedures within the team.
Develop metrics and KPIs to measure the performance and effectiveness of QA efforts.

Required Qualifications:

Certifications: Relevant certifications in QA and Testing Automation, or similar fields.
Education / Degrees: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related field.

Required Skills and Experience:

8+ years of experience in software quality assurance, with at least 2 years in a leadership or team lead role.
Hands-on experience with automation testing tools (e.g. Cypress, Playwright).
Proficiency in programming/scripting languages (e.g. Python, JavaScript).
Strong understanding of software testing principles, methodologies (e.g. Agile/Scrum), and best practices.
Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
Knowledge of version control systems like Git.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to write clear and comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
Proven track record of delivering high-quality software under tight deadlines.
Familiarity with performance and security testing concepts is a plus.

Why you’ll love working for the company:

The company believes in taking care of their team and creating an environment where you can thrive. As part of their company, you’ll enjoy:

Flexible Working Arrangements: Whether you’re a night owl or an early bird, the company offer hybrid and remote options to suit your lifestyle.
Comprehensive Benefits: From a wellness program to home office reimbursements and continuous learning opportunities, we’ve got you covered.
Team Culture: Fun team-building activities, regular socials, and a supportive, inclusive culture that values transparency, accountability, and work-life balance.
Performance Incentives: Competitive salaries, ESOP, and recognition for your hard work

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