The Lead, Quality Assurance is responsible for driving quality across all phases of the software development lifecycle. This role requires a strong blend of technical expertise, leadership, and communication skills to champion quality standards, lead testing initiatives, and ensure product release readiness. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and hands-on practitioner who can balance innovation with process rigor.
Quality Leadership
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Drive the overall quality discipline across engineering teams
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Develop and enforce standards and procedures to determine product quality and release readiness
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Identify, track, and report on key quality KPIs to inform decision-making and continuous improvement
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Perform and document thorough risk analyses throughout the development process
Testing Strategy & Execution
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Create robust, comprehensive test plans aligned with product and release goals
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Perform manual and automated testing, tracking and communicating progress and results to stakeholders
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Review user interfaces for consistency, usability, and functionality
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Maintain an effective test case bank by documenting, organizing, and regularly updating test cases
Tooling & Automation
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Lead the evaluation, implementation, and ongoing improvement of testing tools and technologies
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Establish and maintain the automated testing framework
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Develop and maintain automated tests to maximize coverage and efficiency
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Drive innovation to streamline and modernize overall testing processes
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Proven experience in software quality assurance, with demonstrated leadership or mentorship experience
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Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, tools, and best practices
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Hands-on experience building and maintaining automated testing frameworks
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present quality metrics clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
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Strong analytical, problem-solving, and logical reasoning abilities
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Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced development environment
