QA Team Leader

Key Responsibilities and Tasks:

Team Leadership and Management:

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of QA engineers, ensuring that they have the necessary resources and skills to perform their tasks effectively.
• Assign tasks, set priorities, and manage workloads to ensure timely delivery of high-quality work.
• Foster a collaborative and productive team environment, encouraging continuous improvement and professional development.

Planning and Strategy:

• Develop and implement QA strategies, plans, and schedules in alignment with project goals and timelines.
• Define the scope, objectives, and criteria for QA activities, ensuring that all requirements are thoroughly tested and validated.
• Coordinate with project managers, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure that QA activities are integrated into the overall project plan.

Test Design and Execution:

• Oversee the design, development, and execution of test plans, test cases, and test scripts to ensure comprehensive coverage of requirements.
• Ensure that tests are conducted according to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
• Review and approve test designs, ensuring they are efficient, effective, and aligned with project requirements.

Quality Assurance and Risk Management:

• Monitor and enforce adherence to quality standards, identifying and addressing any issues or risks that may impact product quality.
• Perform risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies to minimize potential risks during the QA process.
• Ensure that all defects are identified, logged, tracked, and resolved in a timely manner.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Ensure that all QA activities are thoroughly documented, including test plans, test results, defect logs, and validation reports.
• Prepare and present regular status reports to stakeholders, highlighting key findings, risks, and recommendations.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation of all QA processes, procedures, and methodologies.

Process Improvement:

• Continuously evaluate and improve QA processes, tools, and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Implement best practices and industry standards to ensure that QA activities are conducted at the highest level of quality.
• Lead initiatives to adopt new technologies, tools, and techniques that can improve QA performance.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Act as the primary point of contact for QA activities, ensuring clear and effective communication with all stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including development, quality assurance, and regulatory teams, to ensure alignment and integration of QA activities.
• Provide technical guidance and support to the team and other stakeholders as needed.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure that all QA activities comply with relevant industry standards, regulations, and guidelines (e.g., ISO, FDA, MDR).
• Participate in audits and regulatory inspections, providing evidence of compliance with QA standards and procedures.

Technical Skills:

• Quality Assurance and Testing Methodologies:
  • Proficient in QA processes, methodologies, and best practices.
  • Experience with both manual and automated testing.
• Test Planning and Execution:
  • Ability to develop comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts.
  • Experience with test execution, defect tracking, and reporting.
• Automation Tools:
  • Proficiency with automation tools such as Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, QTP, or similar.
  • Knowledge of scripting languages like Python, Java, or JavaScript for automation.
• Performance Testing: Experience with performance and load testing tools such as JMeter, LoadRunner, or similar.
• API Testing: Proficient in API testing using tools like Postman, SoapUI, or REST-assured.
• Version Control Systems: Experience with version control systems such as Git, SVN, or similar.

Leadership and Management Skills:

• Team Leadership:
  • Proven ability to lead and mentor a team of QA engineers.
  • Experience in managing and coordinating team activities and resources.
  • Strong project management skills, including planning, scheduling, and tracking project timelines.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Communication:
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to effectively communicate technical issues and solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving and Decision-Making:
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to make informed decisions quickly and effectively under pressure.
• Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and other stakeholders.​

Industry Knowledge and Compliance:

• Standards and Regulations: Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations (e.g., ISO, IEC, FDA).
• Domain Knowledge: Experience and knowledge in the healthcare industry domain
• Education: A bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in QA/QC/QA roles, with at least 2-3 years in a leadership or team lead position.
• Certifications: Relevant certifications such as ISTQB, CSTE, or similar are a plus.

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If you have the necessary experience and qualifications for this position, we encourage you to apply.

Send your CV to:
hr@neteera.com