Sr. Test lead

HR Ways; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Dubai is seeking an experienced Test Lead to develop test strategies and ensure software quality. The ideal candidate will lead QA efforts across projects, mentor engineers, and improve testing processes. This pivotal role requires a Bachelor's degree and over 5 years of QA experience, with substantial knowledge of test automation tools like Selenium and Agile methodologies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Quality Assurance experience with 2 years in a leadership role.
• Proficient in automated and manual testing methodologies.
• Ability to mentor and guide QA engineers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed test plans and scripts.
• Lead the creation of automated test scripts.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define testing scope.

Skills

Software testing methodologies

Test automation tools

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Agile/Scrum familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Selenium

JUnit

Postman

Azure DevOps

Jenkins

Job description

Overview

The company is a multinational Sweden SAAS product-based firm.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Test Lead to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing comprehensive test strategies, ensuring the quality of software deliverables, and leading QA efforts across multiple projects. This role involves working closely with stakeholders, mentoring QA engineers, and continuously improving testing processes through best practices and automation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on project requirements and functional specifications.

• Collaborate with stakeholders, developers, and business analysts to define testing scope, objectives, and deliverables.

• Participate in technical and functional discussions to understand design, highlight performance concerns, and ensure clarity in requirements.

• Lead the creation and execution of automated test scripts, ensuring consistency with industry standards and project goals.

• Identify and implement process improvements in testing methodologies and tools to optimize efficiency and effectiveness.

• Oversee and maintain test environments and infrastructure to support ongoing QA activities.

• Provide guidance and mentorship to QA engineers, enhancing team capabilities and productivity.

• Report defects and test progress clearly and promptly, ensuring timely resolution and quality assurance.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

• Proven experience (5+ years) in Quality Assurance with at least 2 years in a leadership role.

• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, both manual and automated.

• Hands-on experience with test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, Postman, etc.).

• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.

• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in performance or security testing is a plus.

• ISTQB or similar testing certification.

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins, Git, or Azure DevOps.

Other Information

Location: Dubai

Experience: 5+ years

Work Mode: Onsite

About HR Ways

HR Ways is an Award winning Technical Recruitment Firm helping software houses and IT Product companies internationally and locally to find IT Talent. HR Ways is engaged by 300+ Employers worldwide ranging from worlds biggest SaaS Companies to most competitive Startups. We have entities in Dubai, Canada, US, UK, Pakistan, India, Saudi Arabia, Portugal, Brazil and other parts of the world. Join our WhatsApp Channel to stay updated or visit www.hrways.co to know more.