Lead Manual Tester

Role Summary

We are seeking a Lead Manual Tester to enhance our QA processes.

You will play a crucial role in orchestrating the QA team and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software. Your expertise in functional testing will help us maintain a robust testing strategy and adapt to project needs. If you are ready to take on challenges and lead a dedicated team, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities - Develop and adjust the Test Plan and Test Strategy according to project needs

• Coordinate QA Team activities including planning, estimation, and task prioritization
• Manage changes by updating processes and handling improvements in project situations
• Create and update Jira dashboards, collect QA statistics, and perform status reporting
• Oversee automation progress within the team
• Provide Sprint sign-off and support production releases
• Offer constructive feedback to team members
• Participate in various meetings including grooming, planning, and daily standups
• Facilitate communication within the distributed team across different locations
• Act as the offshore team representative for on-site interactions
• Conduct functional testing of e-commerce applications across multiple platforms
• Perform web analytics testing and validations using tools like Adobe Analytics
• Review and analyze product requirements for clarity and consistency
• Write and verify defects ensuring they are accurately logged

Requirements - 5+ years of QA experience in functional testing

• 1+ years of leadership experience managing QA teams of 5-8 engineers
• Basic experience in mobile testing and API/Web services testing
• Capability to define and improve Testing Strategy
• Understanding of Agile methodologies
• English proficiency at B2 level or higher
• Reliability and self-dependence in challenging situations
• Ability to handle stress and adapt to changing project demands

Nice to have - Experience with Behavior Driven Development approach and Gherkin language

• Familiarity with the e-commerce domain
• Proactive attitude towards problem-solving

We offer - Career plan and real growth opportunities

• Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
• International Mobility Plan within 25 countries
• Constant training, mentoring, online corporate courses, eLearning and more
• English classes with a certified teacher
• Support for employee's initiatives (Algorithms club, toastmasters, agile club and more)
• Enjoyable working environment (Gaming room, napping area, amenities, events, sport teams and more)
• Flexible work schedule and dress code
• Collaborate in a multicultural environment and share best practices from around the globe
• Hired directly by EPAM & 100% under payroll
• Law benefits (IMSS, INFONAVIT, 25% vacation bonus)
• Major medical expenses insurance: Life, Major medical expenses with dental & visual coverage (for the employee and direct family members)
• 13 % employee savings fund, capped to the law limit
• Grocery coupons
• 30 days December bonus
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 12 vacations days plus 4 floating days
• Official Mexican holidays, plus 5 extra holidays (Maundry Thursday and Friday, November 2nd, December 24th & 31st)
• Monthly non-taxable amount for the electricity and internet bills

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.

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