QA Software Engineer - Team Lead

Peoplescope (Asia); Selangor; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading banking solutions company in Selangor is seeking a program-level QA lead to oversee quality assurance across various teams. This role involves coordinating testing activities, mentoring QA engineers, and aligning QA efforts with business goals. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in QA leadership and a strong understanding of industry practices. This role is pivotal for ensuring high-quality standards and improving overall product quality.

Qualifications

• Experience in QA leadership across multiple teams.
• Ability to define testing requirements and priorities.
• Strong understanding of industry best practices in QA.

Responsibilities

• Lead the QA efforts across various squads.
• Coordinate and execute testing activities.
• Mentor and support QA engineers.

Job description

We are driven by our shared purpose and passion to bring positive transformation to the banking industry, starting with solutions that address the financial struggles of Malaysians and businesses.

The Day-to-Day Activities

• Lead the QA efforts across various squads within the organization.
• Collaborate with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to define testing requirements and priorities.
• Develop comprehensive test plans and test cases to ensure thorough coverage of all product features.
• Coordinate and execute testing activities, including functional, regression, integration, and acceptance testing.
• Consolidate test results into a comprehensive test sheet and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
• Work closely with business partners to understand their requirements and incorporate them into the testing process.
• Act as the primary point of contact for QA-related discussions and escalations within the organization.
• Lead cross-company QA initiatives to ensure alignment and consistency across products and teams.
• Mentor and support QA engineers within the organization, fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
• Stay up-to-date with industry best practices and emerging technologies in QA and incorporate them into our processes as appropriate.

The Must-Haves

Holistic Quality Oversight

• A program-level QA lead can provide a birds-eye view of quality across the entire organization. They can identify common patterns, gaps, and opportunities for improvement that individual team-level QA leads might miss.
• By collaborating with all teams, this QA lead ensures consistent quality standards and practices.

Efficiency And Consistency

• Having a central QA authority streamlines processes. The principal lead can:
• Share best practices.
• Optimize testing efforts.
• Consistency in QA practices leads to better overall product quality.
• A program-level QA lead can assess risks at a higher level. They:
• Evaluate potential bottlenecks.
• Mitigate risks related to integration, scalability, and performance.
• Early risk identification prevents costly issues downstream.

Strategic Alignment

• The principal lead QA acts as a bridge between QA and other functions (product, engineering, and project management).
• They align QA efforts with business goals, ensuring that quality supports overall product strategy.

Knowledge Sharing And Mentorship

• The program-level QA lead can facilitate knowledge sharing sessions:
• Cross-team training.
• Lessons learned from previous projects.
• Mentorship improves the skills of QA engineers across teams.

Visibility And Reporting

• A centralized QA lead provides regular reports to senior management:
• Quality metrics.
• Defect trends.
• Test coverage.
• This transparency aids decision-making and resource allocation