Senior QA Test Lead: Strategy, Automation & Mentorship

Network Contracting; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 540,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Contracting is seeking experienced Test Leads to connect with us for current and future opportunities in Gauteng. This role focuses on test strategy, planning, execution, defect management, automation, and leading QA teams.

Register your profile to be considered for suitable opportunities as they arise. Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of software testing experience, leadership in QA, and strong Agile/Scrum exposure.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software testing experience.
• 2+ years in a Test Lead or senior QA role.
• Strong experience in test planning and test strategy development.
• Experience leading QA/Test teams.
• Experience managing defects and testing risks.
• Experience working within Agile and/or Scrum environments.
• Experience with test management and defect tracking tools.
• ISTQB certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate testing activities across projects.
• Develop and maintain test strategies and test plans.
• Plan, estimate and manage testing activities and resources.
• Lead functional, integration, regression and system testing.
• Review and approve test cases and testing documentation.
• Manage defect identification, prioritisation and resolution.
• Monitor testing progress, risks and quality metrics.
• Coordinate with Developers, Business Analysts, Project Managers and stakeholders.
• Mentor and provide guidance to QA Testers.
• Support and drive test automation initiatives.
• Provide testing status reports and communicate quality risks to stakeholders.

Skills

Test Strategy

Test Planning

Test Management

Functional Testing

Regression Testing

Integration Testing

System Testing

Defect Management

Test Automation

Jira

SQL/Database Testing

API Testing

Agile Scrum

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Education

Diploma/degree in CS/IT or related field

ISTQB certification

Tools

Jira

Job description

Network Contracting is seeking experienced Test Leads to connect with us for current and future opportunities in Gauteng. This role focuses on test strategy, planning, execution, defect management, automation, and leading QA teams.

Register your profile to be considered for suitable opportunities as they arise. Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of software testing experience, leadership in QA, and strong Agile/Scrum exposure.