Principal QA

Job information Principal QA from the Company Atlanta Group, this latest Principal QA job vacancy is located in the city Manchester. This latest job opening is open to job seekers who have the latest education / graduate . Job Vacancies in this Leadership field have been opened and published up to the specified time.

About the role

The Principal QA is a senior role, holding a position within the Quality Assurance domain. They are responsible for defining and implementing QA best practices and processes across the organisation. This role requires a deep understanding of QA methodologies, extensive experience in software testing, and a strategic mindset to drive quality improvements. The Principal QA must also possess strong leadership and communication skills, as they serve as a mentor and advisor to other QA professionals, and collaborate with various departments to ensure the delivery of high-quality software products.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a QA strategy that sets testing standards across the Group. Provide leadership and direction to the QA teams, fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement
• Define and promote QA best practices, methodologies, and standards across the organisation. Ensure consistency and efficiency in testing processes. You'll own and champion QA from design through to delivery.
• Continuously analyse QA processes and practices, identifying areas for improvement and driving initiatives to enhance quality and efficiency. Includes improving Test Governance and Quality Gates.
• Serve as a mentor and coach to QA professionals, providing guidance and support to help them grow in their role
• Manage multiple Automation Leads/Engineers and be responsible for career development, objectives, performance reviews and other people management responsibilities. Identify training needs for team members to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Collaborate with development, product management, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure quality considerations are integrated throughout the software development lifecycle
• Monitor QA performance metrics, analyse trends, and monitor the effectiveness of QA activities and any areas requiring attention or improvement.
• Stay abreast of the latest trends, tools, and best practices in QA and software testing. Lead research and development initiatives to explore and implement innovative QA solutions.

Essential skills

• Extensive experience in software QA, with a deep understanding and experience of Agile methodologies and Waterfall
• Strong communication skills,with the ability to communicate a consistent message clearly and concisely
• Proven leadership skills, with the ability to guide, mentor, and motivate QA professionals
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• In-depth knowledge of QA tools, frameworks, and best practices
• A passion for quality and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Experience of implementing Quality Gates and Test Governance
• Knowledge of NFT and OAT
• Experience managing 3rd party suppliers
• Solid experience of working with Agile teams, processes, and tools.
• Strong experience in a similar senior QA role

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