Employer description & source details
Own the QA strategy and testing approach across product features and releases. Define test plans, test scenarios, coverage expectations, and release-readiness criteria based on product risks. Ensure functional, regression, integration, exploratory, and end-to-end testing are performed effectively. Identify quality risks early during requirement discussions and ensure appropriate test coverage before development is completed. Establish consistent QA processes and standards across product teams. Ensure testing focuses on customer experience, business-critical workflows, and potential production risks. Own QA sign-off and communicate release risks clearly to stakeholders. Drive defect triage, prioritisation, root cause discussions, and follow-up on critical issues. Ensure production defects are analysed and preventive actions are implemented. Monitor defect leakage, regression failures, escaped bugs, and recurring quality issues. Partner with Engineering and Product leaders to make informed release decisions. Balance release timelines with product quality and customer impact. People management and team development Lead, mentor, and develop QA engineers, helping them improve testing skills, product understanding, and ownership. Set clear expectations, goals, and performance standards for the team. Conduct regular feedback and career development discussions. Hire and onboard QA talent as the organisation grows. Allocate team resources based on product priorities and release commitments. Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, proactive communication, and continuous improvement. Encourage team members to take ownership of quality rather than limiting their responsibilities to executing test cases. Work closely with Engineering, Product, and Design teams to ensure re