QA Lead

Technopride Ltd; Paris; Sur place; EUR 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading IT solutions provider in Paris is looking for a QA Lead to enhance the quality of a global data platform. The role involves creating comprehensive test strategies, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and developing automation frameworks using .NET (C#) and Python. Ideal candidates will possess over 5 years of experience in software testing with a strong emphasis on API and web applications, and have excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software testing experience focused on API and web applications.
• Strong hands-on experience with .NET (C#) and Python for automation.
• Solid understanding of Gherkin syntax and BDD test design.

Responsabilités

• Develop and maintain test strategies and plans for the data platform.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute test strategies.
• Design automated testing frameworks for functional and regression testing.

Connaissances

Test automation

API testing

Web application testing

Agile methodologies

Defect management with JIRA

Excellent communication

Outils

.NET (C#)

Python

Selenium

Playwright

OpenShift

Description du poste

We provide end-to-end IT solutions and services including Applications services, Data & Analytics services, AI/ML Technologies and Professional services in the UK and EU market.

Role Summary

The QA Lead will play a key role in ensuring the quality and reliability of a global data platform implementation. This position involves defining and executing test strategies, developing automation frameworks, and supporting cross-functional teams across data, API, and web components. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in test automation, integration testing, and Agile environments, with a focus on continuous quality improvement throughout the development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive test strategies and test plans, including detailed test cases, scenarios, and acceptance criteria.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Data, API, and Web) to define and execute test strategies within an Agile SAFe framework.
• Design and implement automated testing frameworks using .NET (C#) and Python for functional and regression testing.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines within OpenShift environments to enable continuous testing.
• Conduct manual and peer testing activities with development teams to validate new features and ensure system integrity.
• Identify, log, and manage defects using JIRA, ensuring timely tracking, triage, and resolution.
• Generate detailed test reports, including test coverage, results, defect trends, and recommendations for quality improvement.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to refine acceptance criteria and ensure testing aligns with business objectives.
• Support non-functional testing aspects such as performance, security, and data validation as needed.
• Refine and maintain comprehensive test strategy documentation.
• Ensure well-defined acceptance criteria and peer-reviewed test plans.
• Develop automated testing framework and scripts (.NET C# and Python).
• Record manual test execution results and maintain validated defect logs.
• Set up continuous testing integrated with OpenShift pipelines.
• Provide regular test reports and quality dashboards for stakeholders.

Required Expertise

• Experience: 5+ years in software testing with focus on API and web application testing.
• Automation: Strong hands-on experience with test automation frameworks and tools using .NET (C#) and Python.
• Frameworks & Tools: Proficiency in Selenium, Playwright, or equivalent test automation tools.
• Test Design: Solid understanding of Gherkin syntax and BDD test design.
• DevOps Integration: Proven experience implementing testing pipelines within OpenShift or other CI/CD environments.
• Defect Management: Proficiency with JIRA for issue tracking and lifecycle management.
• Bonus Skills:

• Knowledge of OpenShift, YAML, and deployment pipelines.
• Experience with Data Quality testing tools (e.g., Databricks, Unity Catalog).

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organizational and reporting abilities with attention to detail.
• Proven ability to work effectively in complex, cross-functional environments.