Lead QA Engineer

  • Tokyo
  • Remote OK - Worldwide
  • Full-time
  • August 7, 2023
Conditions
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4,000,000 - 7,000,000 JPY /yr
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Apply from Anywhere 👍
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Relocation to Japan 👍
(Overseas visa sponsorship supported)
Requirements
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Language Requirements
Japanese: Not Required 👍
English: Business Level
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Minimum Experience
Senior or above

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

Givery provides the missing link to help clients scout, hire, and train world-class engineers. They are profitable, privately owned, and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Givery’s clients include some of the biggest names in the Japanese tech and gaming industry. They have a diverse team from all corners of the world, and they are looking for skilled members to help them expand “track”, a platform that helps companies evaluate and train software engineering skills.

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