SOFTWARE AND SYSTEMS TESTING LEAD

Upper Spring Consulting; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is recruiting for a Software & Systems Testing Lead to guide their quality assurance strategy. This role demands a blend of leadership and technical skills, along with a focus on innovation in testing practices and methodologies. The successful candidate will drive quality assurance in a collaborative environment, ensuring systems meet the highest standards of quality and reliability.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in quality assurance.
• Strong understanding of Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD practices.
• Proven leadership in managing QA teams and automation engineers.

Responsibilities

• Establish robust testing frameworks combining manual and automated testing.
• Lead and mentor a team of testing professionals.
• Drive innovation in QA with AI-driven test automation.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Agile

DevOps

Leadership

Test Automation

Risk Management

Communication

Job description

We are representing our client in the global technology and engineering sector to look for an experienced Software & Systems Testing Lead to drive the quality assurance strategy and execution across our software and integrated systems landscape.This role will lead a team of QA professionals, establish best-in-class testing practices, and embed quality into every stage of the software development lifecycle. This role is ideal for individuals who thrive at the intersection of leadership, innovation, and hands-on technical expertise.Responsibilities

• Testing Leadership & Strategy: Establish and enforce robust testing frameworks, combining manual and automated testing to ensure product quality, compliance, and reliability.
• Risk-Based Quality Assurance: Champion risk-based testing methodologies to proactively identify vulnerabilities, mitigate risks, and prevent defects early in the development cycle.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of testing professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and engineering excellence.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with development, DevOps, and operations teams to integrate testing seamlessly into CI/CD pipelines and across the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Innovation & Transformation: Drive innovation in QA by implementing AI-driven test automation, predictive analytics, and modern verification strategies to boost testing efficiency and accuracy.

Requirements

• Minimum 8+ years of hands-on experience in quality assurance, testing methodologies, and system validation.
• Strong understanding of Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD practices, including test automation frameworks and tools.
• Experience in establishing testing standards, engineering best practices, and defining KPIs for performance tracking.
• Proven leadership in managing QA teams, test architects, and automation engineers.
• Familiarity with software security, compliance frameworks, and risk management practices.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive quality outcomes.