Open Call for Lead QA Engineer & Automation

COMPANY OVERVIEW

dua.com is a dating app for ethnic-based relationships, known for its commitment to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction. As a lead QA Engineer, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring our users have a seamless and positive experience.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leadership:
  • Lead and inspire the QA team, providing mentorship and guidance.
  • Foster a culture of quality, continuous improvement, and innovation within the QA department. 
  • Set clear expectations and performance goals for team members.
• Test Planning:
  • Create detailed test plans and strategies for each feature release, ensuring alignment with product roadmaps.
  • Collaborate closely with product owners and developers to define the scope of testing and acceptance criteria.
• Automation:
  • Develop, maintain, and expand the suite of automated test scripts, integrating them into the CI/CD pipeline.
  • Implement best practices for test automation, such as test data management and test environment provisioning.
•  Manual Testing:
  • Perform manual testing when necessary, especially for exploratory testing, edge cases, and user experience evaluation.
  • Ensure comprehensive test coverage, including smoke & regression testing.
• Bug Tracking:
  • Identify, document, and report software defects, tracking them to resolution.
  • Prioritize and manage the bug backlog effectively, collaborating with development teams to expedite fixes.
• Documentation:
  • Maintain comprehensive test documentation, including detailed test cases, test data, and test execution results.
  • Generate test reports and communicate findings to relevant stakeholders, highlighting risks and recommendations.
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Continuously improve QA processes, methodologies, and tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in software quality assurance.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience:
  • 4+ years of experience in software quality assurance, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality software products.
  • 1 up to 2 years in a leadership or managerial role, demonstrating the ability to lead and inspire a team.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in test planning, including the ability to define test objectives, scope, and strategy.
  • Strong expertise in test case design, ensuring comprehensive coverage of functional and non-functional aspects.
  • In-depth knowledge of test automation tools and frameworks such as Selenium, Appium, or similar.
  • Familiarity with mobile app testing on both iOS and Android platforms, addressing device fragmentation and platform-specific challenges.
  • Understanding of Agile or Scrum methodologies, with experience in adapting QA processes to fit agile development cycles.
• Communication Skills:
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to communicate complex technical issues to non-technical stakeholders.
• Leadership Skills:
  • Proven ability to lead and mentor QA teams, fostering their professional growth.
  • Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects, allocate resources, and set clear priorities.
  • Experience in conducting performance reviews and providing constructive feedback.
• Problem–Solving:
  • An analytical mindset with the ability to identify, diagnose, and resolve complex quality issues.
  • Proactive in identifying potential quality problems, devising solutions, and implementing preventive measures.
• Testing Strategy:
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive testing strategy tailored to dua’s unique requirements.
  • Ensure that the testing strategy aligns with the product’s goals, user experience, and business objectives.
• Quality Assurance Process:
  • Establish and enforce QA best practices and standards, keeping them up-to-date with industry trends.
  • Conduct regular code reviews and quality assessments, collaborating closely with development teams to drive quality improvements.

The technology we use & love:

• AWS Infrastructure
• Different Databases (MySQL, DynamoDB)
• NodeJs/Typescript
• Admin Dashboard – React
• iOS native – Swift
• Android native – Kotlin & Java
• Firebase
• Facebook Analytics
• Google Analytics
• Git, Slack, Atlassian

PERKS and BENEFITS:

• High salary.
• Stock in Dua AG (Switzerland).
• Gym membership.
• Health insurance.
• Big and beautiful office.
• Learning environment: 1h daily for your self-development.
• Opportunity for career growth within a thriving company.
• Collaborative and great work culture.