Senior QA Team Lead | Remote Testing Manager | Full-time

We are seeking an experienced Testing Team Lead to oversee quality assurance processes across our software development initiatives. As the QA Team Lead, you will be responsible for managing testing operations, coordinating team efforts, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software products that meet stakeholder requirements and industry standards. Key Responsibilities: - Provide technical leadership for information systems design, development, and modernization projects as the principal testing specialist. - Coordinate and supervise a distributed testing team, assigning tasks and establishing priorities to meet project timelines and quality objectives. - Implement comprehensive testing methodologies including functional, integration, load, and regression testing in accordance with established test scenarios and plans. - Analyze and interpret business and technical requirements to develop effective testing strategies that align with project goals. - Develop and maintain detailed test scenarios, test cases, and test data sets for complex software applications. - Execute tests with precision, documenting results and maintaining traceability throughout the testing process. - Report defects with comprehensive reproduction steps and severity/priority classifications in Jira bug tracking system. - Monitor and control testing timelines, ensuring quality standards are consistently met across all deliverables. - Contribute to the development and refinement of test scenarios based on evolving project requirements. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to reproduce, prioritize, and resolve identified defects efficiently. - Participate in creating and maintaining project documentation related to testing, including methodologies, regulations, and process improvements. - Establish and track quality metrics to identify trends and opportunities for process optimization. - Conduct regular status meetings and prepare reports for project stakeholders on testing progress and quality indicators. Required Skills & Experience: - Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related technical field. - Minimum 2+ years of leadership experience in software testing teams within IT development organizations. - Demonstrated experience in web application testing across various browsers, devices, and platforms. - Proficiency with Jira 9.x and Confluence for bug tracking, test case management, and documentation. - Strong understanding of modern software testing methodologies including risk-based testing and exploratory testing approaches. - Experience testing RESTful APIs and microservices architecture. - Familiarity with test planning, test strategy development, and test execution in both Agile and traditional development environments. - Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail. - Effective communication and interpersonal abilities for team leadership and stakeholder management. - Experience with test management tools such as TestRail, Zephyr, or qTest. Nice to Have: - Experience testing geoinformation systems (GIS) and location-based applications. - Working knowledge of programming languages including Java 17+, JavaScript (ES6+/TypeScript), and Python 3.11+. - Experience with test automation frameworks such as Selenium WebDriver, Cypress, Playwright, or TestNG. - ISTQB Advanced Level Test Manager certification or equivalent professional credentials. - Background in performance testing using tools like JMeter, Gatling, or LoadRunner. - Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions) and DevOps practices. - Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL database testing methodologies. - Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). - Understanding of security testing principles and tools (OWASP). Why Join Our Team: As our Testing Team Lead, you will have the opportunity to shape quality assurance strategies for innovative software solutions while working in a fully remote environment. We offer competitive compensation commensurate with experience, professional development opportunities, and the chance to collaborate with talented professionals globally. Our organization values work-life balance, continuous learning, and career advancement in a supportive and inclusive workplace culture.