QA Lead

Summary

Join Togetherwork as a QA Lead and oversee multiple QA teams, providing technical guidance to ensure high-quality software products. This role emphasizes test automation, team leadership, and collaboration across scrum teams. You will contribute to evolving automation frameworks and QA processes, working with Product Owners, Developers, and Subject Matter Experts. Responsibilities include designing and executing tests, developing automation frameworks using tools like Selenium and Webdriver.io, and integrating automated tests into the CI/CD pipeline. The ideal candidate possesses strong technical and leadership skills, experience with Agile methodologies, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering or a related technical field
• 7+ years of experience in implementing industry-standard testing methodologies and tools
• 5-7 years of hands-on experience in building and evolving automation frameworks
• Proficiency in Java, TypeScript, and JavaScript; experience with Selenium and Webdriver.io
• Strong understanding of web applications, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and HTTP protocols
• Solid experience with REST APIs, JSON, XML, and related data formats
• Familiarity with AWS and GitLab for CI/CD pipelines

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple QA teams across various scrum teams, ensuring technical excellence and timely delivery of testing deliverables
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to QA Engineers and SDETs
• Collaborate with offshore teams, ensuring seamless coordination and communication
• Participate actively in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and daily standups
• Work closely with Product Owners, Developers, and Subject Matter Experts to gather requirements and define acceptance criteria
• Design and document clear, detailed, and comprehensive test cases covering all critical scenarios
• Execute both manual and automated tests as needed, with a primary focus on test automation (70% automation, 30% manual)
• Implement and maintain robust and scalable automated test scripts using tools such as Selenium, Webdriver.io, and programming languages like Java and TypeScript
• Evolve and enhance the existing automation framework, ensuring adaptability for new product requirements
• Continuously improve testing processes and advocate for best practices in software development and QA
• Integrate automated test suites into the CI/CD pipeline using GitLab and AWS to support seamless and automated testing
• Monitor test results and provide detailed reports highlighting defects and issues
• Understand the product and its ecosystem, focusing on providing test coverage for key deliverables in each sprint
• Identify and address gaps in current QA and CI/CD processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
• Stay current with emerging trends, tools, and methodologies in QA and test automation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Salesforce product development
• Experience with Agile methodologies and estimating testing efforts
• Familiarity with legacy systems and testing tools for web and API platforms
• Availability to work flexible hours to accommodate global team collaboration during major product releases

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• 100% Employer paid short/long term disability
• Basic Life
• 401(k) option with 100% company match
• Flexible paid personal/vacation time built on mutual trust and accountability
• 10 sick days annually
• 10 company paid holidays
• 6 weeks paid parental leave