• Application Deadline:
• Position: Software QA Manager


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 8 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field ICT / Computer 
  

Responsibilities, scope

• Leadership & Collaboration: Work alongside QA Leads, providing direction and support, ensuring that the team is effective, engaged, and well-aligned with the QA strategy.


• Strategy & Processes: Collaborate with key stakeholders and peers to define, develop, and implement the best QA methodologies, processes, and tools to ensure efficient and thorough testing efforts.


• Test Planning & Execution: Oversee the creation and implementation of test plans, both manual and automated, ensuring comprehensive coverage and efficient defect detection.


• Continuous Improvement: Analyze defect metrics and testing results to identify trends and recommend enhancements.


• Inter-departmental collaboration: Work in sync with heads of engineering, product management, development, and other teams to guarantee product quality throughout the software development lifecycle.


• Tool & Infrastructure Management: Evaluate and manage tools and technologies to bolster testing capabilities.


• Training & Knowledge Sharing: Ensure the QA team remains updated with the latest industry best practices and methodologies.


• Stakeholder Communication: Relay vital information regarding testing status, results, and metrics to stakeholders.


• Risk Management: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify potential product risks and devise mitigation strategies.


• Monitoring and reporting

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and French


• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field


• 8+ years of experience in software quality assurance


• 5+ years of management or leadership experience within QA


• 3+ years of experience leading other managers


• Proven experience in transitioning teams from manual QA to automated testing.


• Prior experience as an Automation QA with hands-on experience in setting up and managing automation frameworks.


• In-depth knowledge of QA methodologies, tools, and processes


• Proficiency with automated testing tools [e.g., Selenium, JUnit, TestNG]


• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development processes


• Exceptional problem-solving and critical thinking capabilities


• Robust communication and interpersonal skills


• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Hierarchical manager

• Directly reporting to the head of platform and infrastructure