QA Lead

Hyneskhater; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyneskhater in Houston is seeking an experienced QA leader to build and mentor a team of QA engineers, analysts and testers. You will drive QA strategy, processes, and testing plans to ensure high-quality products and timely delivery.

The role demands 5+ years in software testing with at least 2 years in a leadership capacity, plus hands-on experience with manual and automated testing tools and a strong focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in software testing/QA, with at least 2 years in leadership.
• Experience with manual and automated testing tools (Selenium, Postman, ReadyAPI).
• Testing within technical development environments on complex business applications.
• UI, Mobile App, and API testing experience.
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of QA engineers, analysts, and testers to deliver high-quality products.
• Coordinate and allocate resources across projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards.
• Develop, implement, and refine QA strategies, processes, and methodologies.
• Oversee test planning, creation of test plans, cases, and scripts.
• Define and track KPIs related to software quality and performance.
• Collaborate with developers, operations, and business stakeholders to align QA objectives.
• Promote continuous improvement and adoption of new tools and processes.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field

ISTQB or Six Sigma or Agile/Scrum certifications a plus

Tools

Selenium

Postman

ReadyAPI

JUnit

TestNG

Appium

LoadRunner

JMeter

Azure DevOps

SQL/DB testing

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of QA engineers, analysts, and testers to deliver high-quality products.
• Coordinate and allocate resources across various projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards.

QA Strategy and Process Development:

• Develop, implement, and refine QA strategies, processes, and methodologies to support the continuous improvement of solutions.
• Collaborate with developers and business stakeholders to establish QA objectives, testing scope, and success criteria.

Test Planning and Execution:

• Oversee the creation of comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts to ensure all systems are thoroughly validated.
• Manage the end-to-end QA lifecycle, from requirements analysis to post-deployment validation.

Quality Metrics and Reporting:

• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to software quality and performance.
• Provide regular status updates and quality metrics reports to senior management and stakeholders.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with development, operations, and business teams to ensure seamless coordination and alignment on QA objectives.
• Facilitate cross-functional communication to ensure transparency and resolve issues related to software quality.

Continuous Improvement:

• Evaluate new testing tools, technologies, and processes to improve overall efficiency and effectiveness of the QA function.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring that feedback is integrated into future projects.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., ISTQB, Six Sigma, Agile/Scrum certifications) are a plus.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in software testing/QA, with at least 2 years in a leadership or managerial role. Proven experience with manual and automated testing tools (e.g., Selenium, Postman, ReadyAPI, etc.).
• Testing within a technical development environments on complex business applications
• UI, Mobile App, and/or API Testing Experience
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in airline information systems environment
• Bilingual (Spanish)
• Azure DevOps/Studio Online

Technology Skillsets:

• Experience with cloud computing (e.g., AWS, Microsoft Azure) and DevOps practices.
• Expertise in database management and testing, with knowledge of relational databases (e.g., MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle) and experience with database testing.
• Familiarity with ETL processes and testing of data pipelines.
• Proficiency with automated testing tools such as Postman, Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, and Appium.
• Experience in performance testing using tools like LoadRunner or JMeter to ensure high availability and reliability in a 24/7 airline environment.
• Understanding of security testing, particularly in highly regulated industries like aviation.