Title
Software QA Lead
Location
Sweden, Stockholm (Hybrid work model)
Job Function
Engineering
Employment Type
Full-Time
Industry
Computer Network & Security
About the position
The QA Lead is responsible for overseeing the QA strategy, planning and leading complex test projects to completion, coordinating efforts between the QA team and cross-functional team members, while ensuring that all testing is appropriate and aligned with project goals. This role also involves providing guidance to the cross-functional team in software testing best practices.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Create and evolve the QA strategy for your product area.
- Introduce and take ownership of quality and testing metrics for your product area.
- Oversee QA activities for major product features, ensuring appropriate and high-fidelity testing.
- Coordinate testing efforts between QA team members and cross-functional teams.
- Provide guidance to QA team members in best practices and methodologies.
- Lead the development and execution of test plans and test cases for critical features.
- Collaborate with product and development teams to resolve complex defects.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA processes and tools.
- Ensure that all QA activities are completed on schedule and meet quality benchmarks.
- Introduce and take ownership of quality and testing metrics for your product area.
- Contribute to product testing and lead concerted test execution throughout the SDLC.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience.
- Prior success in a software testing and/or test automation role.
- Strong analytical skills, deep understanding of testing methodologies, and excellent communication.
- Ability to lead complex testing efforts by coordinating with cross-functional teams.
- Knowledgeable in industry trends in software testing.
- In-depth knowledge of QA processes, test automation, and software development methodologies. Strong demonstrable experience in QA engineering.
- Fluency in English language, verbal and written.
Compensation
Salary will be commensurate with experience.