Lead QA Engineer

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CTI005277/LB

Date posted:

Thursday, May 22, 2025

Location:

Stellenbosch, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Lead QA for cutting-edge global web applications
Shape test strategies and drive both manual and automation testing
Work across multiple UI teams on high-impact telecom and big data projects
Collaborate in an agile, innovation-driven environment
Enjoy hybrid flexibility and a supportive, learning-focused culture

POSITION INFO:

Oversee end-to-end QA lifecycle: planning, execution, and reporting
Mentor and guide QA teams to deliver top-quality products
Implement metrics and testing best practices
Collaborate with developers on scalable, high-performance systems
Tackle real-world challenges in global telecom stability and security

Skills & Experience:
Minimum 8+ years testing production-level web apps (Java, JavaScript, TypeScript
Strong leadership in manual and automation testing
Proficient in tools like Playwright, Jira, Zephyr, Git, Jenkins, pgAdmin
Solid SQL/database knowledge (MySQL, PostgreSQL)
Excellent communication, troubleshooting, and team skills

Qualification:
A relevant IT Qualification
ISTQB Certification

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