Leadership & Team Management:
Lead and mentor a team of QA engineers to ensure best practices in testing and quality assurance.
Provide guidance in the design, development, and execution of test plans and test cases.
Facilitate the professional growth of the QA team by providing training and career development opportunities.
Coordinate with other departments (e.g., development, product management, and operations) to ensure timely product releases.
Quality Assurance Strategy:
Develop and implement a comprehensive quality assurance strategy, including both manual and automated testing.
Define and maintain testing frameworks, standards, and best practices.
Identify and mitigate potential quality risks early in the software development lifecycle.
Testing & Reporting:
Oversee and perform thorough functional, regression, performance, and user acceptance testing.
Analyze test results, log defects, and track them through resolution.
Develop and present detailed reports on testing results, quality metrics, and progress.
Process Improvement:
Continuously evaluate and improve the QA processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
Advocate for the integration of quality throughout the software development lifecycle, ensuring continuous improvement.
Collaboration:
Work closely with product managers, developers, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and design effective test cases.
Participate in sprint planning and review meetings to provide input on quality-related matters.
Coordinate with external testing partners or third-party services, when necessary.