Quality assurance lead

accentedge • Chicago, IL

6h

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees