Lead Qa Engineer (Remote)

Job Title: Lead QA Engineer

Experience: 4+ years

Location: Remote, New Zealand

Type: Full-time

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead QA Engineer with over 4 years of hands-on experience in Web & API automation, mobile and performance testing, and manual testing. The ideal candidate will have expertise in automation frameworks, mobile testing tools, and agile methodologies, with a focus on ensuring the highest quality in software delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

Web & API Automation:

• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using tools such as Selenium, Cypress, and Playwright.
• API testing using RestAssured, including test case design and execution.

Mobile & Performance Testing:

• Conduct mobile application testing using Appium and performance testing as needed.
• Implement best practices in test design using frameworks like POM (Page Object Model), BDD (Behaviour Driven Development), and Robot Framework.

Manual Testing:

• Perform comprehensive manual testing to identify and address defects in both web and mobile applications.
• Collaborate closely with development teams in an Agile environment to ensure the delivery of high-quality software.

Project & Defect Management:

• Manage project timelines and defect reporting using project management and bug tracking tools.
• Provide detailed test reports and ensure all defects are tracked, prioritised, and resolved.

Requirements:

• Proficient in utilizing modern JavaScript-based testing frameworks, particularly Cypress and Playwright, to develop robust automated test scripts and frameworks for validating software product functionality, reliability, performance, and quality.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks to validate software product functionality, reliability, performance, and quality.
• Work closely with the development team to integrate automated tests with the development lifecycle.
• Identify, document, and track bugs through to resolution, collaborating with software developers to ensure defects are understood and addressed.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of processes and procedures, including test plan development and code reviews.
• Execute test cases (manual or automated) and analyze results.
• Evaluate product code according to specifications.
• Create logs to document testing phases and defects.
• Help troubleshoot issues and work with the team to identify solutions.
• Stay up-to-date with new testing tools and test strategies.

Why Join Us:

• A collaborative remote work environment that encourages growth and learning.
• Competitive compensation.
• Flexible work culture with a focus on work-life balance