We are seeking an experienced Software Testing Engineer Manager to lead and manage our quality assurance and testing team. The role involves defining testing strategies, ensuring high-quality software releases, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement in our QA processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software testing methodologies, test automation, and team leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage the QA/testing team, including hiring, training, mentoring, and performance evaluations.
Develop and implement comprehensive testing strategies, plans, and processes for manual and automated testing.
Collaborate with product management, development, and operations teams to define quality goals and acceptance criteria.
Ensure timely execution of functional, regression, integration, performance, and security tests.
Oversee defect tracking, root cause analysis, and resolution coordination.
Evaluate and implement modern testing tools, frameworks, and best practices.
Drive automation initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce release cycles.
Monitor and report on testing progress, quality metrics, and release readiness.
Advocate for quality at all stages of the software development lifecycle.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (Master’s preferred).
7+ years of experience in software testing, with at least 3 years in a leadership/management role.
Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
Hands-on experience with automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, JUnit, TestNG).
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Preferred Skills
Experience with cloud-based applications and microservices architectures.
Knowledge of performance and security testing tools.
ISTQB or similar QA certification.
Agile/Scrum experience.
