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We are seeking a Chief Manual Tester to optimize our QA processes.
You will play a key role in leading the QA team and ensuring the production of high-quality software. Your background in functional testing will allow us to sustain an effective testing strategy while accommodating project-specific requirements. If you possess leadership skills and can guide a dedicated team, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
- Define and update the Test Plan and Test Strategy based on project requirements
- Coordinate QA Team activities, including planning, estimation, and prioritization of tasks
- Manage process changes and implement improvements to address project developments
- Update Jira dashboards, compile QA statistics, and provide status reporting
- Lead team efforts to progress in automation projects
- Authorize Sprint sign-offs and support production deployment efforts
- Deliver constructive performance feedback to team members
- Attend grooming, planning, and daily standup meetings
- Ensure effective communication across distributed teams in various locations
- Serve as a representative of the offshore team during on-site engagements
- Perform functional testing of e-commerce applications on diverse platforms
- Validate web analytics using tools such as Adobe Analytics
- Analyze product requirements for completeness and consistency
- Log and verify defects with accurate and detailed descriptions
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in QA focused on functional testing
- 2+ years of leadership experience managing QA teams with 5-8 engineers
- Background in mobile and API/Web services testing at a basic level
- Capability to define and refine Testing Strategy
- Understanding of Agile methodologies
- English proficiency at B2 level or higher
- Reliability and independence in high-pressure situations
- Flexibility to adapt to dynamic project demands
Nice to have
- Proficiency in Behavior Driven Development and Gherkin language
- Knowledge of the e-commerce domain
- Competency in identifying and solving problems proactively
Benefits
- International projects with top brands
- Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
- Healthcare benefits
- Employee financial programs
- Paid time off and sick leave
- Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
- Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
- Global career opportunities
- Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
- EPAM Employee Groups
- Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn