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Software Testing Team Lead

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Software Testing Team Lead (Manual/Automation)

Job Description

Our client is a Global Sustainability Consultancy - With world-class expertise in science-based advisory and market-leading digital solutions.

Responsibilities:

Test Strategy and Planning

  • Develop Test Plans: Create detailed test strategies and plans for each project, including defining scope, objectives, schedule, and resources.
  • Test Estimation: Estimate the effort, time, and resources needed for testing activities.
  • Risk Analysis: Identify potential risks in the testing phase and develop mitigation strategies.

Team Leadership and Coordination

  • Team Management: Lead and manage the testing team, assigning tasks, setting priorities, and monitoring progress.
  • Mentoring and Coaching: Provide guidance and training to junior testers to enhance their skills and knowledge.
  • Communication: Serve as a bridge between the testing team and other stakeholders, ensuring that testing progress, issues, and results are communicated effectively.

Test Execution and Monitoring

  • Supervise Test Execution: Oversee the actual execution of test cases to ensure they align with the planned test strategy.
  • Defect Management: Ensure that defects are logged, tracked, and prioritized for resolution.
  • Follow up on defect fixes and retests.
  • Monitor Progress: Track testing activities against the project timeline and ensure that deadlines are met.

Test Automation and Tools

  • Automation Strategy: Define and implement an automation strategy, identifying which tests should be automated.
  • Tools Management: Ensure the testing team uses appropriate tools (manual and automated) and that these tools are maintained and updated.
  • Continuous Integration: Integrate testing activities within the CI/CD pipeline to ensure continuous quality assurance.

Quality Assurance and Standards

  • Ensure Standards Compliance: Make sure the team follows established standards, guidelines, and best practices for software testing.
  • Review and Signoff: Conduct reviews of test cases, scripts, and deliverables before final
  • execution or delivery.
  • Test Metrics and Reporting: Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics (e.g., test coverage, and defect rates), providing regular reports to stakeholders.

Stakeholder Management

  • Collaborate with Other Teams: Work closely with developers, business analysts, and project managers to ensure a shared understanding of testing requirements and objectives.
  • Customer and Client Communication: When necessary, interact with clients to provide updates on test progress, discuss risks, and manage expectations.
  • Post-Release Support: Provide support during post-release phases to ensure issues are identified and addressed promptly.

Continuous Improvement

  • Process Improvement: Regularly review testing processes to identify areas of improvement and implement more efficient methods.
  • Feedback Loop: Actively gather feedback from team members and stakeholders to enhance future testing efforts

Requirements:

  • 5+ years of experience in software testing, including both manual and automated testing, working with a team or juniors under them.
  • Advanced knowledge of software testing principles, methodologies, and best practices.
  • Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum development processes and experience in cross-functional team collaboration.
  • Experience with API testing (RESTful, SOAP), functional testing, UI/UX testing, cross-browser and cross-platform testing, regression testing, and web accessibility testing.
  • Proficiency in testing tools such as Xray, Postman, Selenium, Jira, TestRail
  • Experience creating and managing automation frameworks using languages such as Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI for automated test execution.
  • Strong understanding of version control systems (e.g., Git) and experience with branching strategies.
  • Expertise in bug tracking systems (e.g., Jira, Bugzilla) with the ability to document and communicate issues effectively.
  • Basic knowledge of SQL for database querying and backend validation.
  • Familiarity with scripting languages such as Shell, PowerShell, or Python for automation tasks
  • Experience managing projects and leading a team.

Work Setup:

Schedule: Mid Shift (2PM- 11PM)

Setup: Hybrid (1-2x onsite per week)

Location: Ortigas Center, Pasig, Metro Manila

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