Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Lead QA for our ERP system to ensure high-quality standards and operational excellence across our enterprise solutions.
In this role, you will lead the testing strategy, design, and implementation for ERP-related projects, coordinating with cross-functional teams to develop robust testing processes, identify and resolve software issues, and drive best practices for quality assurance.
This position requires strong analytical skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to manage and mentor a QA team in a fast-paced, agile environment.
Responsibilities: 1.
Quality Strategy Development: - Develop and implement QA strategies, test plans, and test cases tailored to ERP systems, focusing on functional, performance, and security testing.
- Define and optimize testing methodologies to ensure alignment with project goals and overall quality standards.
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Team Leadership and Mentoring: - Lead, mentor, and guide a team of QA engineers, ensuring they have the necessary tools and knowledge to perform at their best.
- Provide ongoing training and development to QA team members, promoting best practices and continuous improvement.
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Testing and Validation: - Conduct end-to-end testing, including integration, regression, and user acceptance testing, across ERP modules to ensure seamless functionality and performance.
- Work closely with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to understand requirements and test cases, providing feedback to refine and improve the system.
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Defect Management and Resolution: - Identify, document, and prioritize software defects, working with development teams to resolve issues and ensure timely fixes.
- Track and report on QA metrics, such as defect densities and open defect counts, to measure testing progress and quality assurance effectiveness.
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Automation and Continuous Improvement: - Develop and implement automated testing frameworks and scripts to increase testing efficiency and coverage.
- Stay current with industry trends and tools for ERP systems, implementing improvements as needed to optimize the QA process.
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Collaboration and Communication: - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of the ERP system.
- Communicate testing status, issues, and progress clearly to stakeholders, providing insights and recommendations for risk mitigation.
Qualifications: - Education: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
Equivalent work experience may be considered.
- Experience: - 3+ years of experience in quality assurance, with a focus on ERP systems.
- 3+ years in a leadership or managerial role within QA, preferably in ERP or enterprise software environments.
- Technical Skills: - In-depth knowledge of ERP systems.
- Proficiency with QA and automation tools (e.g., Selenium, JIRA, TestNG, QTP, Git).
- Strong understanding of software testing methodologies and best practices.
- Soft Skills: - Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to foster a collaborative work environment.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications: - Experience in Agile/Scrum environments.
- ISTQB certification or equivalent.
- Familiarity with cloud-based ERP solutions and SaaS platforms.