JOB DESCRIPTION INFORMATION:

Job Title: QA Lead
Employment Type: 12 Months contract, On-site
Work Location: Sandton, Johannesburg

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Leadership and Strategy:

Lead, mentor, and manage a team of QA engineers.
Develop and implement a comprehensive QA strategy aligned with the organizations goals.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and high-quality standards.

2. Quality Assurance:

Oversee all aspects of quality assurance including establishing metrics, applying industry best practices, and developing new tools and processes to ensure quality goals are met.
Plan, execute, and oversee inspection and testing of products to ensure the quality deliverables.
Ensure that all financial software applications and systems meet stringent quality standards and regulatory requirements.

3. Collaboration:

Work closely with cross-functional teams including Development, Product Management, and Operations to understand requirements, provide input on technical designs, and resolve complex issues.
Communicate QA status, challenges, and risks to stakeholders effectively.

4. Process Improvement:

Identify, record, document, and track bugs.
Develop and execute automated and manual test cases, scripts, plans, and procedures.
Continuously review and improve testing processes, methodologies, and standards.

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

1. Qualification requirements:

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

2. Experience:

Minimum of 3 years of experience in a QA role, with at least 5 years in a leadership position.
Proven experience in the banking or financial services sector.
Extensive experience with QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
Experience with both manual and automated testing.

3. Technical Skills:

Proficiency in QA software tools and bug tracking systems (e.g., JIRA, Selenium, etc.).
Strong knowledge of SQL and scripting.
Familiarity with Agile frameworks and regression testing is a plus.

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