QA Software Engineer - Team Lead

Peoplescope (Asia); Selangor; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A major player in banking solutions based in Malaysia is seeking a QA Lead to oversee quality assurance efforts across various teams. This role involves collaborating with product managers and developers to ensure thorough testing of product features. The ideal candidate will have experience in leading QA activities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to align QA efforts with business objectives. This position offers a chance to mentor QA engineers and drive quality improvements throughout the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading QA activities across multiple teams.
• Ability to develop and implement comprehensive test strategies.
• Strong communication skills for stakeholder collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA efforts across various squads within the organization.
• Develop comprehensive test plans and execute QA activities.
• Provide regular updates on test results to stakeholders.

Skills

Program-level QA leadership

Collaboration with stakeholders

Test planning and execution

Mentoring QA engineers

Risk assessment

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.

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.

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.

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