QA Team Leader

DESCRIPTIONSuperCom is looking for a highly motivated and experienced QA Team Leader to manage and guide our QA Testing Team, which specializes in both automation and manual testing.In this role, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing testing processes, managing day-to-day activities, mentoring QA engineers, and ensuring high-quality deliverables. You will lead by example and contribute to the success of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) by ensuring optimal test coverage, accurate defect management, and fostering a high-performance team culture. You will collaborate closely with development, product management, and other cross-functional teams to continuously improve testing strategies and methodologies.Responsibilities· Lead and Manage a QA Team: Supervise and mentor a team of automation and manual testers, providing technical guidance and fostering professional growth.· Test Strategy and Execution: Develop and implement comprehensive testing strategies, including both manual and automated testing, to ensure software quality and reliability.· Automation Development: Oversee the design, development, and execution of automated test scripts using industry-standard tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, TestNG, JUnit).· Manual Testing Oversight: Ensure effective manual testing, focusing on functional validation, exploratory testing, and end-user scenarios.· Test Planning and Reporting: Define test requirements, create detailed test plans, and track testing progress while providing clear reports to stakeholders.· Defect Tracking and Resolution: Manage the defect life cycle by ensuring accurate identification, documentation, tracking, and resolution of issues in a timely manner.· Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with development, product management, and business teams to align testing efforts with project goals and release schedules.· Mentoring & Coaching: Provide ongoing training, performance evaluations, and career development opportunities to QA team members, fostering a high-performance culture.· Process Optimization and Best Practices: Champion the adoption of testing best practices, enhance workflows, and ensure the efficient use of tools and methodologies within the team.· Stakeholder Communication: Maintain regular communication with stakeholders, updating them on testing progress, risks, and challenges to ensure alignment with project timelines.REQUIREMENTS· A BA in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field – a major advantage· 3+ years of experience leading QA teams.· 5+ years of overall QA experience in a multidisciplinary environment.· Proven leadership experience in a QA team, with expertise in both automation and manual testing.· Hands-on experience with automation testing tools such as Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, or similar frameworks.· Strong knowledge of manual testing methodologies, including functional, regression, integration, and user acceptance testing.· Deep understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).· Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and guide a team while working cross-functionally.· Experience in defining test strategies, creating test plans, and managing QA operations.· Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and integrating test automation into the development process.· Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.· Experience with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner), cloud-based testing (AWS, Azure), and relevant certifications (ISTQB, Scrum Master) – an advantage