Lead Software QA Engineer: Test Strategy & Team Leadership

Vix Technology; Roma; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Kuba is seeking a Software Test Engineer / QA Engineer in Rome to own the full testing lifecycle from test strategy to execution and reporting. You will lead a testers' team, coordinate testing activities, and ensure deliverables meet quality standards in a dynamic, international environment.

The role emphasizes autonomy, collaboration with developers and analysts, and ongoing improvements to testing processes, including automation, with a strong focus on product quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or STEM field.
• 2+ years in Software Testing or QA with autonomy in testing activities.
• Experience coordinating/mentoring team members.
• Knowledge of SDLC and testing methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; attention to detail.
• Italian and English communication skills; willing to learn.

Responsibilities

• Define test strategy, plans, and test cases from requirements.
• Organize and coordinate test execution (functional, integration, regression).
• Guide testers by assigning tasks, reviewing results, and developing team.
• Identify, track, and verify defects; prioritize by impact.
• Collaborate daily with development, analysts, and stakeholders (international).
• Propose improvements to testing processes and tools, including automation.
• Produce and maintain testing/quality documentation.

Skills

SQL

Linux

Jira

Postman/SoapUI

AWS/OCI

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or STEM

Tools

Postman

SoapUI

AWS

OCI

Job description

Kuba is seeking a Software Test Engineer / QA Engineer in Rome to own the full testing lifecycle from test strategy to execution and reporting. You will lead a testers' team, coordinate testing activities, and ensure deliverables meet quality standards in a dynamic, international environment.

The role emphasizes autonomy, collaboration with developers and analysts, and ongoing improvements to testing processes, including automation, with a strong focus on product quality.