Head of Quality Assurance (QA) - Software

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Head of Quality Assurance (QA) - Software (Job Ref: 1750)Technology Cairo, New Cairo WHAT WE DO | Our talented teams create tech that connects brands to people via meaningful content that impacts their lives in positive ways. By understanding where the markets are going and where technology fits in; we use our knowledge to identify solutions that boost businesses and shift user experiences. WHY WE?RE DIFFERENT | What makes us a leader in our industry, and different from other international digital tech companies, is our ability to tailor or custom create our offering to solve business challengesWHERE YOU FIT IN | We aim to build an inspiring organization with an engaged and high performing culture. We believe in possibilities. We connect to the future. Think unlimited digital potential, global reach, limitless content, unreal experiences, real connections? now imagine the direct impact you could have in this landscape. If you eager to work in an inspiring, dynamic environment and collaborate with like-minded people, we want to hear from you!ABOUT THE ROLE:As Head of Quality Assurance (QA) you will define the QA strategy and approach for all the company?s products & deliverables and be ultimately responsible for ensuring product quality. The role requires strategic thinking and planning and provide expertise throughout the entire product development life cycle with a strong sense of quality ownership making sure that quality is baked in from the start.The Head of QA will have ownership of QA environments across all products. Working closely with the DevOps team to define the optimal solution for each platform. The Head of QA will also take responsibility for ensuring all development tasks meet quality criteria through test planning, test execution, quality assurance and issue tracking.Key responsibilities include:Ensuring that the development teams adhere to the principles, guidelines and best practices of the QA strategy as defined.Focus on continuous QA improvements including usage of appropriate testing tools, test techniques, test automation.Building and maintenance of quality standards as well as enforcing technical and testing standards.Monitoring of all the QA activities, test results, leaked defects, root cause analysis and identifying areas of improvement. Implement steps required to improve the processes.Gather and present testing metrics and testing activities for the projects to key stakeholders.Ensure the proper usage of available tools to gain the maximum benefit of the QA effort. This includes testing tools for functional, performance, automation, etc.Be an escalation point for all matters related to testing and quality assurance and operate as a primary point of contact for the QA teams.Direct the development of the QA strategy, methodology, discipline and framework. Driving and improving the QA team in areas of automated testing and agile testing.Provide technical expertise in Test Automation, Testing Methodologies, Testing Processes, Tools and Techniques across the teams.Work with Development managers and Directors to develop and execute QA strategies to meet and exceed department and corporate quality goals.ABOUT YOUThe ideal candidate has exceptionally high ownership, excellent critical thinking skills and the ability to work with agility in a fast-paced environment. They would also be insanely focused on demonstrating excellence in service delivery and problem-solving; breaking down complex information into understandable and actionable items.Other qualifications include:5+ years as Q/A manual/automation engineer3+ years leading highly technical and high performing engineering teamsA passion for recruiting, developing, coaching, mentoring and retaining a world-class testing teamLean thinking mindset, comfortable with Agile planning and estimation ritualsFlexible and able to thrive in a fast paced, innovative young companyResponsible for Defining QA strategy, approach and execution in development projects.Provide leadership and technical expertise within Test Automation and Quality Assurance.Be accountable for the test automation projects, mentor, and provide leadership to the QA automation developers and managers.Provide technical leadership and expertise within the field of Quality Assurance and Testing.QA Management experience across multiple projects and locations.Be a strong leader with experience in implementing and shaping the company?s QA processes and strategies.Have strong technical skills, both functional and non-functional, manual and automation, ideally in a continuous delivery environment.Strong communication skills with all the key stakeholders to ensure QA vision is understood and implemented correctly.Be an advocate of Quality Assurance, Continuous Improvement and industry recognized Best Practices.Excellent knowledge of Risk Management, Risk Identification and Risked Based Testing.Experience managing testing departments or testing functions, managing large and complex activities and processes.Proactive, strong-minded, quick thinker and assertive.Able to motivate a team, recognize good talent and bring out the best out of each individual.A mature and professional individual who is self-motivated and enthusiastic.Excellent communicator, influencing skills and negotiation skills to get management buy-in on ideas and concepts.Able to communicate with all levels of management and peers within the organization.Providing leadershipBuilding and maintaining relationships.The ability to prioritize work and tasks under pressure.Ability to handle conflict effectively.Ability to build, implement and direct quality assurance principles and maintain the quality of delivery.* Fluent EnglishLocationCairo, New CairoMinimum ExperienceExperienced

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