QA Technical Leader - T03

Lead and mentor a team of testers allocated to a client-funded or research & development project.
Manage the testing effort and/or team to plan, construct and execute release tests.
Apply testing methodologies, theories, and processes to define and implement key metrics to manage and assess the testing process including test execution and defect resolution.
Apply business and functional knowledge to meet the teams’ overall test purposes.
Identify test improvement opportunities within the existing systems and associated processes, test procedures and methods.
Ensure defects are entered correctly, controlled, and managed as effectively as possible through the development and defect life cycle.
Accountable for an end-to-end view of testing activities, risks and issues, scope, and coverage
Implement automation and regression testing as required.
Ensure adherence to testing methodologies and QA principles set across the organization, achieved through the usage of manual and automated testing tools for the consistent delivery of quality software.
Identify and recommend areas for improvement in the testing and development activities.

At least 6 years of testing experience with at least 3 years in a test lead role
Solid understanding of testing methodologies and testing techniques
Experience in black & white box testing techniques
Knowledge of automated testing technologies, testing frameworks, and best practices
Able to work under pressure whilst maintaining a clear thought process
Ability to communicate in a clear, concise, and unambiguous manner
Good understanding of defect tracking process
Ability to listen to others well and to be able to draw out missing information
Ability to work in a team environment and attention to detail
Must have good interpersonal, problem-solving, scheduling, and organizational skills.
Tertiary qualification in an IT-related degree
Experience working with relational databases and SQL
Industry knowledge relevant to the Finance, Banking, and Securities sectors is advantageous