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Quality assurance lead

Quality assurance lead

accentedge, LLCChicago, IL, US
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At accentedge , we strive for excellence in our software solutions, and as a Quality Assurance Lead , you will play a critical role in ensuring the highest quality of our products. You will lead a team of QA engineers, fostering a culture of quality across the development lifecycle while establishing and refining testing processes to guarantee that our software meets robust standards before deployment.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Lead and mentor a team of QA specialists to cultivate a high-performance testing environment.
  • Design, implement, and manage the overall QA strategy, including automated and manual testing processes.
  • Develop detailed test plans, test cases, and testing schedules based on project requirements and specifications.
  • Conduct thorough testing, including functional, regression, performance, and user acceptance testing.
  • Collaborate closely with product owners, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure that quality is integrated throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Identify, document, and track defects found during testing and ensure timely resolution.
  • Implement and maintain automated testing frameworks and tools to enhance testing efficiency.
  • Analyze quality metrics, report findings, and recommend improvements to the development process.
  • Stay current with industry trends in quality assurance methodologies and incorporate best practices into the QA process.

Requirements

  • Experience : 5+ years of experience in quality assurance with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
  • Testing Proficiency : Proven expertise in both manual and automated testing techniques, including familiarity with test management and automation tools (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, TestNG).
  • Methodologies : Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall.
  • Technical Skills : Knowledge of programming languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript for automation purposes.
  • Documentation : Experience with creating and maintaining clear, concise, and comprehensive test documentation.
  • Analytical Skills : Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify issues and drive them to resolution.
  • Team Leadership : Proven ability to lead, mentor, and inspire teams towards achieving quality objectives.
  • Communication : Strong communication skills to effectively convey quality objectives, results, and recommendations to diverse teams.

    • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Experience with CI / CD practices and tools.
  • Familiarity with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner).
  • Certifications in QA methodologies (e.g., ISTQB or equivalent) are a plus.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
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