Lead Quality Assurance Engineer

As the Quality Assurance Lead, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of high quality software products and solutions. Reporting directly to the Head of IT and Development, you will be responsible for establishing and maintaining a robust quality assurance process across all development phases.

Roles and responsibilities

Strategic Quality Assurance

• Develop and execute a comprehensive quality assurance strategy aligned with overall business objectives.
• Integrate quality assurance processes seamlessly into the software development lifecycle.

Leadership and Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of QA professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.
• Provide guidance on testing methodologies, tools, and best practices to elevate the overall skill set of the QA team

Overseeing Test Planning and Execution

• Oversee the process of generating test artefacts based on project requirements.
• Oversee the execution of test activities, ensuring thorough coverage and adherence to quality standards.

Automation Implementation

• Drive the implementation of test automation frameworks to enhance efficiency and increase test coverage.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate automation tools that align with organizational goals.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with development and product teams to understand project requirements and ensure a unified approach to quality assurance.
• Conduct regular cross-functional meetings to address quality related issues and streamline processes.

How to succeed

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Proven 5+ years of experience as a Quality Assurance Lead managing an in-house QA Team.
• Strong understanding of agile software development methodologies, testing
• techniques, and automation testing.
• Test automation using Selenium Web Driver, C# .Net, ACCELQ, Tosca or a similar tool.
• API testing using Json, XML, Swagger/Postman or similar tools.
• Basic SQL skills.
• Working with TFS/DevOps, Git, Jira, Confluence, SharePoint and similar tools.
• Collaborating with other project stakeholders.
• Previous experience within financial services industry is highly desirable.
• Must have Australian working rights (citizen or PR).

Benefits

We offer a robust benefits package to help support your health and financial security, plus you'll enjoy:

• A culture that promotes growth
• Working out of a beautiful modern office in Sydney and virtually
• Fun, regular social events so you can get to know your coworkers

We Value Your Wellbeing

Metro Finance believes in diversity, equity, and inclusion and offers a safe environment to grow. Bring your open mind and can-do attitude to help us deliver our award-winning service to clients. Our culture of continuous improvement gives you opportunities to learn. We encourage you to take advantage of all career development opportunities across department teams to help build your skills.

About Metro Finance

We offer an alternative to traditional bank funding with a modern approach and mindset. Our cutting-edge financial products, advanced technology, and local expertise set us apart. We excel at providing a real human experience for our customers. In fact, our Sales, Settlements, and Credit teams are all regular CAFBA award winners.

If you require further information please contact our Talent Acquisition Manager at **************@metrofin.com.au

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