Job Description
We are looking for a skilled and experienced QA Engineering Lead with a strong focus on web applications to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a background in both manual and automated testing, ensuring the highest quality standards for our web applications. As a QA Engineering Lead, you will be responsible for creating and implementing test strategies, leading a team of QA engineers, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, bug-free software.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement test strategies, plans, and procedures for web applications and APIs, ensuring comprehensive coverage and efficient testing processes
- Lead a team of QA engineers, providing mentorship, guidance, and support to help them grow and excel in their roles
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, developers, and designers, to understand requirements and ensure seamless integration of testing processes
- Design, develop, and maintain manual and automated test cases, scripts, and tools to validate functionality, performance, usability, and security of web applications
- Perform hands-on manual and automated testing, as required, to identify, document, and track defects
- Analyze test results, report on testing progress, and provide recommendations for improvement
- Drive continuous improvement in QA processes and practices, incorporating industry best practices and emerging technologies
- Foster a culture of quality and accountability within the team, ensuring that testing is an integral part of the software development lifecycle
Qualifications
- A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in QA engineering, with a focus on web applications
- Proven experience in both manual and automated testing, with fluency in modern automation tools such as Chromatic, Playwright, Cucumber, Cypress or similar
- Strong knowledge of web technologies, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and RESTful APIs
- Experience leading and managing a team of QA engineers, with a track record of building high-performing teams
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and a strong understanding of the software development lifecycle
- A passion for quality assurance and a commitment to delivering high-quality software
Nice to Have
- 7+ years professional experience in software engineering teams in any of the following roles: QA, software engineer, project- and/or product-management
- Business level English and Japanese language proficiency
About the Company
Givery aims to provide the missing link that our clients need to scout, hire, and train world-class engineers. We are profitable, privately owned and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Our clients include some of the biggest names in the Japanese tech and gaming industry. We have a diverse team from all corners of the world and we are looking for a skilled designer to help us expand track, a platform that helps companies evaluate and train software engineering skills.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Flexible work hours
- Ability to work fully remote or in our beautiful office in Shibuya, Tokyo
- Professional development opportunities
- Collaborative work environment with world class professionals