We are representing our client in the global technology and engineering sector to look for an experienced Software & Systems Testing Lead to drive the quality assurance strategy and execution across our software and integrated systems landscape.
This role will lead a team of QA professionals, establish best-in-class testing practices, and embed quality into every stage of the software development lifecycle. This role is ideal for individuals who thrive at the intersection of leadership, innovation, and hands-on technical expertise.
Responsibilities
- Testing Leadership & Strategy: Establish and enforce robust testing frameworks, combining manual and automated testing to ensure product quality, compliance, and reliability.
- Risk-Based Quality Assurance: Champion risk-based testing methodologies to proactively identify vulnerabilities, mitigate risks, and prevent defects early in the development cycle.
- Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of testing professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and engineering excellence.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with development, DevOps, and operations teams to integrate testing seamlessly into CI/CD pipelines and across the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
- Innovation & Transformation: Drive innovation in QA by implementing AI-driven test automation, predictive analytics, and modern verification strategies to boost testing efficiency and accuracy.
Requirements
- Minimum 8+ years of hands-on experience in quality assurance, testing methodologies, and system validation.
- Strong understanding of Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD practices, including test automation frameworks and tools.
- Experience in establishing testing standards, engineering best practices, and defining KPIs for performance tracking.
- Proven leadership in managing QA teams, test architects, and automation engineers.
- Familiarity with software security, compliance frameworks, and risk management practices.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive quality outcomes.