Software Development Tester Lead-Remote

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What We'll Bring:

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field or 4 years of related experience.

• Proven experience in a QA Lead or similar role (3 to 5 years).

• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, specifically Scrum.

• Proficient in creating and executing test plans, test cases, and test scripts.

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Effective communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• Good English level (Speaking, writing, and reading) 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills 

​Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in software testing (e.g., ISTQB, CSTE).

• Experience with other automation tools and frameworks.

• Familiarity with DevOps practices.

• Knowledge of performance testing tools and strategies.

• This is a remote position for candidates in Costa Rica, which may require occasional in-person attendance at work-related events at the discretion of management.

Impact You'll Make:

• Test Management Team:
  • Lead and mentor a team of QA professionals in an Agile (Scrum) environment.
  • Promote collaboration and communication within the QA team and cross-functional teams.
  • Develop and implement effective test strategies and methodologies.
• Project Traceability:
  • Utilize Jira and Confluence to ensure comprehensive traceability of test projects.
  • Collaborate with development and product teams to define and refine user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Testing Techniques:
  • Apply black box testing techniques to thoroughly validate software functionality.
  • Conduct exploratory testing to identify potential issues and enhance test coverage.
  • Proficient in defect reporting, ensuring accurate and detailed documentation.
• Automation Skills:
  • Lead the design and implementation of automated test scripts using Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber, Java, RestAssured, GIT, and Gradle.
  • Collaborate with developers to integrate automated tests into the continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipeline.
  • Monitor and maintain automation frameworks to ensure reliability and efficiency.
• API Testing:
  • Possess hands-on experience with API testing using tools such as Postman.
  • Validate the functionality, reliability, and performance of APIs in different scenarios.
• Cloud Knowledge:
  • Well-versed in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) projects, leveraging cloud-based testing solutions and environments.

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