Description
Rakuten Viber is one of the most popular and downloaded apps in the world. Working with us provides a unique opportunity to influence hundreds of millions of our users and to be part of the journey that makes us a super-app. Our mission is to make people’s lives easier by enabling meaningful connections, from precious moments with family and friends, through managing business relationships to pursuing their passions.
We are a global team of engineers dedicated to creating the best tools to ensure safe, convenient communication for millions of users worldwide. Our culture is built on innovation, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence.
We’re looking for an experienced, highly motivated QA Team Lead to join our team and lead a group of skilled QA engineers.
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and manage an agile team of ~4 QA engineers, including hiring, training, and mentoring, alongside hands-on testing (minimum ~50%)
- Collaborate with cross-functional agile squads, providing QA expertise and guidance throughout the development lifecycle
- Develop and execute comprehensive QA strategies to ensure the delivery of high-quality products such as server side services and mobile and desktop applications
- Oversee the creation of test plans, test cases, and test scripts, ensuring comprehensive coverage of functional and non-functional requirements
- Execute test cases, conduct thorough regression testing, and analyze results to identify and address defects
- Collaborate effectively with leadership, product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and provide feedback on design and functionality
- Drive the implementation and expansion of test automation frameworks to enhance testing efficiency and coverage
Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience as a manual and automation QA Team Lead
- At least 6 years of experience in mobile application testing, including Web, Desktop, Native iOS and Native Android platforms
- At least 6 years of experience in backend micro services testing.
- Proficiency in test automation tools and frameworks (Jira, TestRail, AI tools, gitlab CI)
- Proven ability to develop and implement comprehensive QA strategies aligned with project goals and timelines
- Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and experience working in cross-functional squads
- Proficiency in understanding and navigating complex multi-component solution architectures
- Excellent leadership and communication skills
- Fluent in written and spoken English
Advantages
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- Experience with instant messaging applications and/or Ad Tech Solutions
- Experience working with remote teams
Skills
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