Senior System Test Lead

BSL; Doha; On-site; QAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

BSL in Doha seeks an experienced System Test Manager to lead the testing team and ensure delivery of high-quality software. You will plan, coordinate, and oversee all testing activities and define effective test strategies.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in software testing, with 10+ in management across Agile and Waterfall, plus experience in large-scale transport/traffic management projects. You will mentor testers, manage test environments, and report progress and risks to senior

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 15+ years in software testing and QA, with 10+ years in a managerial role leading end-to-end testing for large projects.
• Experience in transport/traffic management domain or large-scale enterprise projects is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of SDLC and testing methodologies (Agile, Waterfall).
• Hands-on experience with test management tools and automation tools such as Selenium and UFT.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive test strategies, plans, and processes aligned with project requirements and business objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of testers to ensure high productivity, quality, and motivation.
• Collaborate with project manager, software manager, and stakeholders to clarify requirements and define testing scope.
• Oversee test execution across all phases including functional, regression, integration, performance, and user acceptance testing.
• Define, monitor, and report key testing metrics, providing updates on progress, quality, and risks to senior management.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to software releases and deployments.
• Manage test environments, tools, and automation frameworks to enhance testing efficiency and coverage.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and internal quality policies.
• Drive continuous improvement in testing processes through feedback and retrospectives.
• Coordinate testing activities with external vendors or partners when applicable.
• Provide support for night and after-office hour testing activities as required.

Skills

Test management

Team leadership

SDLC

Agile & Waterfall

JIRA

Selenium

UFT

Automation frameworks

Vendor management

Test strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Technology

Tools

JIRA

TestRail

Job description

BSL in Doha seeks an experienced System Test Manager to lead the testing team and ensure delivery of high-quality software. You will plan, coordinate, and oversee all testing activities and define effective test strategies.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in software testing, with 10+ in management across Agile and Waterfall, plus experience in large-scale transport/traffic management projects. You will mentor testers, manage test environments, and report progress and risks to senior