Lead Quality Assurance (QA)

psd group; Barcelona; Híbrido; USD 69.824 - 116.374; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Join a forward-thinking company as a Lead Quality Assurance professional in the air transport sector. This role involves leading a dynamic team to ensure the highest standards of quality across various projects. You will be at the forefront of developing strategies, managing testing processes, and ensuring compliance with aviation industry standards. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, combining office and remote work, while contributing to innovative solutions that enhance air travel safety and efficiency. If you are passionate about quality assurance and leadership, this role is perfect for you.

Formación

• 10+ years in QA and testing roles with 5+ years in leadership.
• Proficient in test automation tools and frameworks.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee quality assurance for projects ensuring reliability and compliance.
• Develop QA strategies and manage testing and validation processes.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Agile Practices

Test Automation

Quality Assurance

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Master’s degree (preferred)

Herramientas

Test Automation Tools

Descripción del empleo

Direct message the job poster from psd group

Summary

Day Rate: Negotiable

Duration: Until end of the year

Availability: ASAP

About the Client

My client is the air transport industry's IT provider, delivering solutions for airlines, airports, aircraft and governments. Their technology powers more seamless, safe and sustainable air travel.

About the Role

They are looking for a Lead Quality Assurance to join their dynamic team in Barcelona on a freelance basis until the end of year.

The Lead QA will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of quality assurance for the projects, ensuring that the systems meet the highest standards of reliability, performance, and compliance with aviation industry standards.

Key Duties:

1. Leadership and Team Management.
2. Quality Assurance Strategy.
3. Testing and Validation.
4. Compliance and Standards.
5. Automation and Tools.
6. Documentation and Reporting.
7. Problem Solving and Continuous Improvement.

What we are looking for

1. Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related; master’s preferred.
2. 10+ years in QA and testing roles with at least 5 years leading teams.
3. Agile practices like Scrum, Scrum of Scrums, DoR, and DoD.
4. Good vision in V&V practises.
5. Proficient in test automation tools and frameworks.
6. General knowledge in aircraft and aviation data.
7. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
8. Excellent communication for energizing the team and stakeholder interaction.
9. Certifications in QA methodologies, agile practices, or testing are beneficial.

Nice to have skills

1. Experience in aviation operations.
2. Experience working with international teams (potentially with time zone difference).
3. Knowledge in ACARS and/or QAR/DAR/CPL/SAR.
4. Knowledge in aeronautical data (e.g. Flight plans, loadsheets, METAR, ADS-B) and aircraft systems.

Candidates must be open to working Hybrid, 3 days office based, 2 days remote per week.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Information Technology, Quality Assurance, and Other

Industries

Airlines and Aviation, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing