Lead QA Automoation

Role & responsibilities

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Lead QA Engineer to join our dynamic

team. The ideal candidate will have a strong focus on functional testing, end-to-end

testing strategies, and production stability, with a solid understanding of AWS

environments and monitoring practices. While automation skills are a plus, this role

emphasizes comprehensive manual and functional testing approaches, fostering

team collaboration, and ensuring application readiness for real-world scenarios. A

positive, adaptable attitude and excellent communication skills are essential.

Key Responsibilities

1. Testing Strategy Development

• Design and implement robust functional testing strategies covering

pre-release, post-deployment, and production environments.

• Ensure end-to-end testing aligns with business requirements and

technical capabilities.

• Develop detailed test plans and scenarios for user workflows, edge

cases, and complex integrations.

2. Functional Testing Excellence

• Lead comprehensive manual and exploratory testing to validate system

behavior and user experiences.

• Coordinate with stakeholders to define acceptance criteria and ensure

alignment between business goals and testing outcomes.

3. Production Stability Testing

• Plan and execute testing focused on stability, including resilience,

failover, and rollback scenarios.

• Partner with SRE and DevOps teams to simulate production-like

conditions for accurate validation.

4. Monitoring and Observability

• Define and implement monitoring strategies using AWS tools (e.g.,

CloudWatch) or third-party solutions (e.g., Datadog, New Relic).

• Ensure comprehensive log and metric tracking for better

troubleshooting and root cause analysis.

5. Defect Management and Risk Assessment

• Manage the defect lifecycle, ensuring timely communication of issues

and resolutions to stakeholders.

• Assess risks associated with deployments and recommend strategies

to mitigate production impacts.

6. Collaboration and Team Leadership

• Foster a collaborative QA culture, mentoring team members on

functional testing best practices.

• Work closely with developers, product managers, and other teams to

integrate quality assurance throughout the SDLC.

7. Continuous Improvement

• Advocate for QA process enhancements, focusing on functional testing

coverage and efficient execution.

• Identify gaps in current practices and propose solutions to improve

efficiency and quality outcomes.

8. Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain comprehensive documentation, including test plans, test

cases, results, and risk assessments.

• Provide regular quality updates and metrics to stakeholders, ensuring

transparency.

Preferred candidate profile

1. Education: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology,

or related field (or equivalent experience).

2. Experience:

• Minimum 8 years in software quality assurance, with 3+ years in a

leadership role.

• Proven expertise in functional and end-to-end testing strategies.
• Experience in production testing and stability-focused validations.
• Preferred: Experience in testing accounting or financial software.

3. Technical Skills (Nice-to-Have):

• Automation: Familiarity with tools like Selenium, Cypress, or TestNG.
• API Testing: Experience with Postman or SoapUI for functional API

validation.

• Performance Testing: Exposure to tools like JMeter or Gatling.
• Cloud: Knowledge of AWS services and monitoring tools (e.g.,

CloudWatch, Datadog).

• SQL: Ability to validate backend processes and database integrity.

4. Soft Skills:

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Positive, proactive mindset with perseverance in overcoming

challenges.

• A team-oriented approach, fostering a shared commitment to quality.

This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on quality practices and

product stability, working within a supportive and innovative team environment.

Perks and benefits

• ● Flexible Work Hours & Hybrid Work Policy (WFH 2 days a week)
  
• ● Leaves: Casual, Earned, and Sick leaves
  
• ● Up to 6 months of Maternity Leave
  
• ● Casual Dress code (Shorts, Slippers, Sandals: All OK)
  
• ● Corporate Health Insurance (Covering spouse, kids, and parents)
  
• ● Performance review 2 times a year (Salary can be increased twice)
  
• ● Global Work environment
  
• ● Macbook for all the employees
  
• ● Chance to visit Japan & Vietnam offices on business trips