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  • Post Date: November 11, 2024
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Job title:  QA Lead | User Interface Software Engineering

Location: Stellenbosch
An opening for a QA lead exists within one of our client’s top-notch software engineering teams.

The role requires involvement in the entire software development life cycle, building world-class user experiences based on modern web application technologies.

The team follows agile principles in a collaborative environment, emphasising good, clear and open communication. They constantly learn and share knowledge in their commitment to deliver the highest quality solutions.

As QA Lead, you will be responsible for:

Test planning, defining strategic approaches to testing, identifying key activities, and ensuring the right resources are in place to monitor and control our quality goals. Your expertise in test analysis will help the company identify potential issues before they arise, ensuring a high-quality product system that delivers exceptional user experiences.

You’ll also lead and direct both automation and manual QA’s, overseeing the entire test lifecycle from implementation through to execution and reporting. With the support of the Engineering Manager, you’ll play an integral role in recruiting, training, and mentoring QA staff, ensuring that their talent is continually growing and thriving.

The organisation values vision and leadership. You will provide the direction for their QA competency, specifically for their UI’s, aligning it with their company’s goals and paving the way for advancing their QA capabilities.

Tech Stack & Tools:

  • Java, Javascript, Typescript, Spring Boot, Storybook, VueJS, Vuex, Vuetify.
  • SQL databases – mySQL / PostGreSQL
  • Jira
  • Confluence
  • Zephyr
  • Playwright
  • Bitbucket, GIT, Visual Studio Code
  • Maven
  • Jenkins
  • pgAdmin, DBeaverSQL
  • Mac, Linux, Windows OS

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Computer Engineering or related technical discipline
  • ISTQB Foundation Certification
  • 8+ years hands-on experience testing production-level web applications based on object-oriented software languages and frameworks (e.g. Java, Go, Javascript, Typescript, Spring Boot & Vue.js)
  • Deep understanding of the QA domain
  • Test process management
  • Test planning, monitoring and control
  • Test design
  • Test implementation
  • Test execution
  • Test reporting
  • Test closure
  • Software standards, processes & best practices.

Personal Attributes:

  • You’re a leader and a team player.
  • You collaborate with, coach, learn from and mentor fellow QA’s in quality best practices and principles.
  • You’re a lifelong student who takes balanced risks yet embraces failing fast to learn faster.
  • Innovative, solving challenging problems and revealing unique solutions.
  • Desires to improve and drive change, leading to higher quality and productivity for the whole team.
  • Continuous upskilling in QA processes and testing techniques.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong analytical, technical and troubleshooting skills.
  • Strong planning and organisational skills.

Responsibilities:

  • Implement Quality Assurance practices across the company’s four UI teams.
  • Lead testing activities within development teams and take ownership of QA competency across UI teams.
  • Implement metrics to guide projects, determine adherence to plans and assess achievement of the objectives.
  • Test implementation and execution reporting.
  • Release and closure reporting.
  • Manage manual testing and help guide automation of the software product within the SDLC from test planning to exit criteria.
  • Ensure the high quality of company products that are clear of defects and meet the customers’ needs.
Note:

  • Although we endeavour to provide feedback to all applicants, should you not hear from us within 14 days of applying, please accept your application as unsuccessful.
  • Successful applicants will be contacted within 14 days of applying.
  • Let’s Recruit reserves the right to cancel or amend an advertised vacancy at any time.
To apply, send your comprehensive CV and full academic transcripts to info@letsrecruit.co.za

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