Lead Software Engineer, QA
About Us
At HexionLab, our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality software through meticulous testing and a commitment to user satisfaction. Join us as we set the standard in quality assurance with robust, thorough, and efficient manual testing strategies.
Position Overview
As a Lead Software Engineer in QA (Manual), you’ll be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and refinement of manual testing processes across various projects. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to establish QA best practices, improve test coverage, and guide a team of QA engineers in identifying and resolving quality issues to deliver an outstanding user experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage manual testing activities, ensuring comprehensive coverage of functional, regression, and exploratory testing.
- Develop, document, and enforce QA methodologies and processes to enhance efficiency and consistency in manual testing practices.
- Collaborate closely with development and product teams to review requirements, define test cases, and identify areas for test coverage improvement.
- Conduct in-depth test planning and execution, including test case design, prioritization, and scheduling.
- Mentor and train QA team members, sharing best practices in manual testing, bug reporting, and quality control.
- Analyze and report on QA metrics and test results, providing insights to stakeholders on software quality and areas of risk.
- Continuously assess testing tools and processes, recommending and implementing improvements to maximize team productivity.
- Oversee defect management processes, ensuring timely resolution of issues in coordination with development teams.
What You’ll Gain
- Leadership Experience: Build and manage a team of talented QA professionals, driving quality excellence in every release.
- Skill Development: Expand your expertise with hands-on experience in comprehensive manual testing practices.
- Career Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning, development, and advancement in QA leadership.
- Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a robust benefits package that recognizes your skills and dedication.
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible work options to support your personal and professional well-being.
Skills and Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in manual QA, with at least 2 years in a lead or senior role.
- Proficiency in manual testing methodologies, including functional, regression, and exploratory testing.
- Strong experience with test management tools such as TestRail, Zephyr, or QTest.
- Knowledge of bug-tracking systems (e.g., JIRA) and experience in effective bug reporting and documentation.
- Solid understanding of SDLC and QA best practices, with experience working in Agile environments.
- Leadership experience with a proven record of mentoring QA team members and driving process improvements.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and a proactive approach to quality.
- Strong communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
Ready to Join Us?
If you’re passionate about quality assurance and enjoy leading a team toward excellence, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today to be a part of our mission to deliver outstanding software solutions through meticulous manual testing.
Contact us at the HexionLab office or submit a business inquiry online.
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