QA Lead

QA Automation

Important Information

Location: BGC, Taguig 

Experience: 6 years

Job Mode: Contract

Work Mode: Hybrid

Job Summary

As a QA, you will carry out the day-to-day project activities, plan quality cycles, or tasks related to them, as well as process improvement and product quality assurance.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Attends Automation sprint sessions to align with overall project requirements and direction
• Lead and manage a team of SDETs, providing technical guidance and support in test automation and non-functional testing
• Develop and implement test automation frameworks, strategies, and best practices
• Work closely with the QA Leads and QA Chapter Leads to ensure Test Automation Coverage.
• Work closely with Tribes to provide feedback on code quality and testability
• Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize testing efforts and provide timely resolution of identified issues
• Continuously improve testing processes, methodologies, and tools, keeping up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies
• Act as a subject matter expert in non-functional testing and automation, providing guidance and support to the testing team and the broader organization.
• Communicate testing progress, results, and risks to project stakeholders and management

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 7+ years of relevant work experience in software testing or development
• Strong proficiency in JAVA or JavaScript or a related language (e.g., TypeScript, Python) for test automation
• Solid experience with Web and API Test Automation
• Proven experience in designing and implementing test automation frameworks
• Deep understanding of testing methodologies, techniques, and best practices.
• Knowledge of CI/CD processes and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab) and their impact on non-functional testing
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate team members
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, with experience working with cross-functional teams
• Proven ability to drive and deliver testing initiatives within schedule and quality requirements.
• Continuous learning mindset and the willingness to explore new technologies and tools in the field of software testing

Role-specific Requirements

• Technologies:

  • Experience with cloud platforms and services (e.g., AWS, Azure) and their implications for non-functional testing

About Encora

Encora is the preferred digital engineering and modernization partner of some of the world’s leading enterprises and digital native companies. With over 9,000 experts in 47+ offices and innovation labs worldwide, Encora’s technology practices include Product Engineering & Development, Cloud Services, Quality Engineering, DevSecOps, Data & Analytics, Digital Experience, Cybersecurity, and AI & LLM Engineering. 

At Encora, we hire professionals based solely on their skills and qualifications, and do not discriminate based on age, disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or nationality.