QA Test Lead

Position Overview We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Software Quality Assurance (QA) Project Lead to join the Implementation and Integration Quality Assurance team within the Enterprise Security Program. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing and leading testing and automation teams, with a proven track record of ensuring the highest standards of software quality and security. This role requires a deep understanding of Quality Assurance processes and best practices, security testing tools and methodologies, as well as exceptional leadership and management skills. Key Responsibilities Leadership and Team Management: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of vendor QA engineers and automation testers engaged in support of Information Security projects. Foster a collaborative and high-performance team environment. Provide guidance, support, and governance for vendor team members, ensuring their professional growth, development, and continuous improvement. Project Management: Plan, coordinate, and oversee QA projects from inception to completion. Develop and maintain project QA deliverables, timelines, ensuring timely completion of high-quality project results. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including development, product management, and operations, to ensure alignment and successful project execution. Quality Assurance Strategy: Input to and implement comprehensive QA strategies, processes, and best practices. Establish and maintain QA metrics and KPIs to measure and improve project quality. Continuously evaluate and enhance QA methodologies to keep pace with industry standards and technological advancements. Security Testing: Conduct thorough security testing of software applications to identify vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with security standards. Utilize security testing tools and methodologies to perform testing, vulnerability assessments, and code reviews. Collaborate with the Information Security team to confirm security issues and implement remediation plans. Automation: Drive the adoption of test automation frameworks and tools to improve testing efficiency and coverage. Facilitate the development and maintenance of automated test scripts for functional, regression, and performance testing, including test data creation and management. Ensure the integration of automated tests into the CI/CD pipeline. Documentation and Reporting: Create and maintain detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts. Document and report defects, issues, and test results in a clear and concise manner. Provide regular status updates and reports to stakeholders and senior management. Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Minimum of 5 years of experience in software quality assurance, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role. Proven experience in managing and leading testing and/or automation teams. Strong proficiency in security testing tools and methodologies, such as OWASP, Burp Suite, Metasploit, and others. In-depth knowledge of QA processes, methodologies, and best practices. Experience with test automation tools and frameworks, such as Robot Framework, Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, or similar. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams. Detail-oriented with a commitment to delivering high-quality software. Preferred Qualifications Relevant certifications, such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or similar preferred. Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies. Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines. Work Environment This position can be based in either India or Argentina. Flexible working hours may be required to accommodate global team collaboration. #J-18808-Ljbffr