Lead QA Engineer

Lead QA Engineer

Givery aims to provide the missing link that our clients need to scout, hire, and train world-class engineers. We are profitable, privately owned and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Our clients include some of the biggest names in the Japanese tech and gaming industry. We have a diverse team from all corners of the world and we are looking for a skilled Lead QA Engineer to help us expand track, a platform that helps companies evaluate and train software engineering skills.

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled and experienced QA Engineering Lead with a strong focus on web applications to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a background in both manual and automated testing, ensuring the highest quality standards for our web applications. As a QA Engineering Lead, you will be responsible for creating and implementing test strategies, leading a team of QA engineers, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, bug-free software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement test strategies, plans, and procedures for web applications and APIs, ensuring comprehensive coverage and efficient testing processes.
• Lead a team of QA engineers, providing mentorship, guidance, and support to help them grow and excel in their roles.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, developers, and designers, to understand requirements and ensure seamless integration of testing processes.
• Design, develop, and maintain manual and automated test cases, scripts, and tools to validate functionality, performance, usability, and security of web applications.
• Perform hands-on manual and automated testing, as required, to identify, document, and track defects.
• Analyze test results, report on testing progress, and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Drive continuous improvement in QA processes and practices, incorporating industry best practices and emerging technologies.
• Foster a culture of quality and accountability within the team, ensuring that testing is an integral part of the software development lifecycle.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in QA engineering, with a focus on web applications.
• Proven experience in both manual and automated testing, with fluency in modern automation tools such as Chromatic, Playwright, Cucumber, Cypress or similar.
• Strong knowledge of web technologies, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and RESTful APIs.
• Experience leading and managing a team of QA engineers, with a track record of building high-performing teams.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and a strong understanding of the software development lifecycle.
• A passion for quality assurance and a commitment to delivering high-quality software.

Nice to Have

• 7+ years professional experience in software engineering teams in any of the following roles: QA, software engineer, project- and/or product-management
• Business level Japanese language proficiency

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Flexible work hours
• Ability to work fully remote or in our beautiful office in Shibuya, Tokyo.
• Professional development opportunities
• Collaborative work environment with world class professionals