QA Team Lead

Please note it's now remote but later turns into hybrid offer - so only candidates from Warsaw and surroundings are required.

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced QA Lead to drive quality assurance processes, ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions. The ideal

candidate will have extensive experience in manual and automation testing, API testing, mobile testing, and non-functional testing while efficiently managing a team. This role requires a strategic mindset to define and execute test strategies, ensuring product stability, security, and performance. The QA Lead will work closely with cross-functional teams to maintain high testing standards and improve QA efficiency. Additionally, the QA Lead will take full ownership of the Product account, oversee QAs reporting to them, and work with other leads to enhance QA processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Test Planning & Strategy

- Develop comprehensive test strategies, test plans, and test cases for various testing types.

- Define test objectives, scope, and timelines aligned with project requirements.

- Identify test risks and mitigation strategies to ensure smooth test execution.

- Implement best practices in test case management and documentation.

- Continuously improve QA processes and implement industry best practices.

- Work with other leads to identify and implement QA process improvements.

Manual & Automation Testing

- Conduct functional, regression, integration, and system testing across platforms.

- Design, develop, and maintain tests for automation frameworks using Selenium WebDriver, Playwright, Cypress, and other automation tools.

- Identify automation opportunities and implement test scripts to improve efficiency.

- Ensure end-to-end test coverage by integrating manual and automated testing efforts.

- Work with development teams to integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines.

- Ensure a robust automation framework is in place with the help of automation QAs.

API & Mobile Testing

- Perform API testing using tools such as Postman, REST Assured to validate service requests, responses, and authentication.

- Ensure API integration testing aligns with business logic and functional requirements.

- Conduct mobile application testing (Android & iOS) for usability, performance, and functionality.

- Automate API and mobile test cases for consistent validation.

Non-Functional Testing

- Execute performance and load testing using JMeter to analyze system behavior under different conditions.

- Ensure compliance with security, scalability, usability, and accessibility standards.

- Conduct security testing to identify vulnerabilities and ensure application safety.

- Work with DevOps and engineering teams to optimize CI/CD testing integration.

Team Leadership & Coordination

- Lead and mentor the QA team, providing technical guidance and best practices.

- Assign tasks, track progress, and conduct regular team sync-ups.

- Foster collaboration between QA, development, and business teams.

- Establish effective defect tracking, triage, and resolution processes.

- Conduct training sessions and knowledge-sharing activities for the QA team.

- Mentor junior QA members to ensure professional growth and development.

- Oversee QAs reporting to you and provide necessary guidance.

Communication & Reporting

- Track and report quality metrics, defect trends, and test execution status.

- Work closely with stakeholders to align QA efforts with business goals.

- Collaborate with DevOpps to maintain seamless CI/CD pipelines.

- Utilize JIRA, Slack, and other tools for efficient communication and defect tracking.

- Prepare detailed test reports and documentation for audit and compliance purposes.

- Provide regular updates to your manager regarding QA progress and challenges.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

- 7-8+ years of experience in QA, automation testing, and team leadership.

- Strong expertise in manual and automated testing methodologies.

- Proficiency in automation tools such as Selenium WebDriver, Playwright, Cypress.

- Experience in API testing (Postman, REST Assured) and mobile testing (Android, iOS).

- Hands-on experience in performance testing using JMeter.

- Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and testing methodologies.

- Familiarity with CI/CD integration, DevOps, and test automation best practices.

- Experience using JIRA, Slack, and test case management tools.

- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

- Excellent leadership, communication, and mentoring abilities.

- Experience in risk-based testing and compliance requirements.

Advantage:

- Hands-on experience with AI-driven test automation frameworks.

- Exposure to emerging technologies in test automation and performance testing.