Senior Software Quality Assurance Lead

Placements24; Kimberley; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Performance bonuses

Health and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative environment in Kimberley

Job summary

Placements24 in Kimberley is seeking a Senior Software Quality Assurance Lead to oversee QA operations. You will lead a team of QA engineers, develop test strategies, and drive best practices across multiple projects.

The role requires 5+ years in QA, strong SDLC knowledge (Agile/Waterfall), test automation experience (Selenium, Appium, JUnit), and mentoring skills. Offshore/distributed teams experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software quality assurance with leadership responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of SDLC and testing methodologies (Agile, Waterfall).
• Experience developing and executing test plans, cases, and scripts.
• Experience with test automation tools and frameworks (Selenium, Appium, JUnit).
• Proficiency with defect tracking tools (JIRA, Bugzilla).
• Experience with performance/load testing tools (JMeter, LoadRunner).
• Knowledge of API testing techniques.
• Excellent leadership, communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of QA engineers, driving quality culture.
• Develop and execute comprehensive test strategies, plans and cases.
• Oversee all testing lifecycle aspects: functional, regression, performance and security.
• Define and track key quality metrics and provide progress reports.
• Collaborate with development, product management and stakeholders to embed quality.
• Implement and manage test automation frameworks to improve efficiency.
• Identify, document and track defects meticulously.
• Stay updated with QA best practices and tool improvements.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to SDLC improvements from a quality perspective.

Skills

QA leadership

Test strategy development

SDLC knowledge

Agile/Waterfall

Mentoring team

Stakeholder collaboration

Test automation

Performance testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Selenium

Appium

JUnit

JIRA

Bugzilla

JMeter

LoadRunner

API testing

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a renowned software development house, is seeking a Senior Software Quality Assurance Lead to oversee their QA operations in Kimberley . This leadership role requires a strategic thinker with a passion for ensuring software quality and driving best practices in testing. You will be responsible for leading a team of QA engineers, developing comprehensive test strategies, and implementing efficient testing processes across multiple projects. This is an excellent opportunity to shape the quality assurance function of a growing organization and contribute to the delivery of high-caliber software products. We are looking for an individual with strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of QA methodologies, and a commitment to excellence. Your expertise will be crucial in maintaining the high standards of our software offerings.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of QA engineers, fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
• Develop and execute comprehensive test strategies, plans, and test cases for various software applications.
• Oversee all aspects of the testing lifecycle, including functional, regression, performance, and security testing.
• Define and track key quality metrics and provide regular reports on testing progress and product quality.
• Collaborate with development teams, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure quality is embedded throughout the development process.
• Implement and manage test automation frameworks and tools to improve efficiency and coverage.
• Identify, document, and track software defects meticulously.
• Stay updated with industry best practices in QA and recommend improvements to processes and tools.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the SDLC from a quality perspective.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of experience in software quality assurance, with a proven track record in leading QA teams.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and various testing methodologies (Agile, Waterfall).
• Expertise in developing and executing test plans, test cases, and test scripts.
• Experience with test automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Appium, JUnit).
• Proficiency in defect tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, Bugzilla).
• Experience with performance and load testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner).
• Knowledge of API testing tools and techniques.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in managing offshore or distributed QA teams is a plus.

Benefits

• competitive salary package
• performance bonuses
• comprehensive health and dental coverage
• retirement benefits
• Enjoy opportunities for professional development, including training programs and conference attendance.
• Work in a collaborative and supportive environment in Kimberley , contributing to the development of innovative software solutions.