Quality Assurance (QA) Lead

Quality Assurance (QA) Team Lead

We are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance (QA) Team Lead to oversee and drive the QA processes within our IT organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in QA automation, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to bridge the gap between business and technical requirements. This individual will ensure the delivery of high-quality software products by leading the QA team in the creation, execution, and management of test plans, test cases, and automated testing frameworks.

Leadership and Team Management:

• Lead and mentor the QA team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
• Manage team workloads, priorities, and schedules to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products.
• Conduct performance reviews, provide constructive feedback, and identify training opportunities for team members.

Quality Assurance Strategy:

• Develop and implement QA strategies, methodologies, and best practices to improve testing efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ensure adherence to established QA standards and procedures across the team.

Automation Testing:

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks.
• Identify opportunities for test automation within the development lifecycle and oversee their implementation.
• Ensure the integration of automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for consistent and reliable testing.

Test Planning and Execution:

• Translate business and technical requirements into detailed, actionable test plans and test cases.
• Coordinate and execute functional, integration, regression, performance, and exploratory testing.
• Ensure comprehensive test coverage for new features and enhancements.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with Product Managers, Business Analysts, Developers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and define acceptance criteria.
• Participate in requirements reviews, design discussions, and code reviews to identify potential quality risks early in the process.

Defect Management:

• Identify, log, and track defects through to resolution, ensuring clear communication with development teams.
• Conduct root cause analysis for defects to improve testing processes and product quality.

Reporting and Metrics:

• Monitor and report on QA metrics, including test coverage, defect density, and release readiness.
• Provide regular updates to management on testing progress, risks, and issues.

Education:

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, with at least 2 years in a team leadership role.
• Proven experience with QA automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, TestNG, JUnit).
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.

Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of software development and QA processes.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages used for test automation (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript).
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).

Analytical and Communication Skills:

• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret business and technical requirements.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.

Other Skills:

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive approach to identifying risks and opportunities for improvement.
• ISTQB certification (preferred but not required).

• Onsite in Flukes office.
• Must be able to work at least 2 hours a day during US Pacific Timezone.

• Reduction in defect escape rate to production.
• Increase in test coverage across functional and automated testing.
• On-time delivery of testing activities without compromising quality.
• Team satisfaction and engagement scores.

This role provides an excellent opportunity to lead a dynamic QA team and contribute to the delivery of innovative, high-quality software solutions. If you are passionate about software quality and team leadership, we encourage you to apply!

Fortive Corporation Overview

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We are a diverse team 18,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.

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