QA Lead As a QA Lead, you will be responsible for leading and managing the testing efforts for our projects, ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions. You will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing testing activities, as well as leading a team of testers. Your expertise in testing methodologies, tools, and processes will be instrumental in driving efficient and effective testing practices across projects. Primary Responsibilities: Lead and manage the testing activities for multiple projects, including test planning, test execution, and defect management. Develop and maintain the test strategy, test plans, and test cases to ensure comprehensive test coverage. Collaborate with stakeholders, including project managers, product owners, and developers, to understand project requirements and define testing objectives. Lead the creation and maintenance of test artifacts, including test cases, test data, and test environments. Coordinate and allocate testing resources, including testers and testing environments, to ensure optimal utilization and efficiency. Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies to minimize project risks related to testing activities. Monitor and track testing progress, identifying and addressing any issues or roadblocks that may impact project timelines or quality. Provide leadership and guidance to the testing team, including mentoring, coaching, and performance management. Ensure adherence to testing best practices, industry standards, and quality assurance processes across projects. Collaborate with other teams, such as development, business analysts, and quality assurance, to ensure effective communication and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle. Continuously evaluate and improve testing processes, methodologies, and tools to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of testing efforts. Stay updated with emerging trends, technologies, and industry best practices in software testing. Other duties as assigned. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degree or relevant certifications (ISTQB, CSTE, etc.) are a plus. Proven experience as a Test Lead or similar role, with a strong background in software testing and quality assurance. Extensive knowledge of testing methodologies, tools, and best practices. Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and various testing types, such as functional testing, regression testing, and performance testing. Experience in test planning, test estimation, and test strategy development. Proficiency in test management tools and defect tracking systems. Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team of testers. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels. *Google experience needed* What Makes Applause a Great Place to Work Applause is a world leader in digital quality testing. Since 2007, Applause has been the driving force in testing and digital quality innovation. Our expertise continues to help leading brands deliver quality digital products to their customers. Utilizing the skills of 1.5+ million testers in more than 200 countries and territories, Applause helps the world’s leading brands to deliver quality digital products and experiences to their customers on a global scale. With insightful, actionable testing results that can directly inform go/no go release decisions, we enable our customers to release digital products and experiences better, faster and with confidence. 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