Head of Software Quality

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Head of Software Quality - Cape TownJoin a well-known organisation that is currently expanding their R&D team in Cape Town and kick-start your 2021 with a new challenge. This opportunity will see you to joining a team of highly driven and passionate people who strive to deliver scalable solutions that help drive efficiency and curb corruption across more than 30 countries world-wide.

Role DescriptionTake overall responsibility for quality standards as agreed with Head of R&D and Product EngineeringManage transparent regression testing (functional, performance, security/penetration)Provide support, guidance and training to the testers with regards to automated test scripting/codingAllocate regression work packagesLead initiative to extend automated testing linked to continuous integration pipelineDefine work scopePerform automated test scripting/codingModify regression scriptsEnsure bug fixing is prioritised and fixed during testingLine management for QA staff outside of scrum teamsReport to Head of R&D

Skills and Experience RequiredExcellent command of English (written and verbal)Independent mindset, yet able to work in collaborationDemonstrate passion for maintaining standards and instilling quality first mindsetBackground in working with RESTful web APIs and web application architecture is beneficialExpert-level knowledge of automation testing frameworks such as Selenium along with Atata and C#8+ years of combined experience working with large scale enterprise systems as a test engineer, QA analyst, Testing Manager or similarPrior experience managing a small teamAbility to create comprehensive test strategies and integrated testing plans for functional and performance testingQualifications RequiredTertiary education in related fieldBenefits you'll enjoy:Working in an innovative, diverse companyLow staff turn-over (high employee satisfaction)Dev DazeNo dress codeInternet allowanceAfter work drinks and social team building events (post-Covid)Pop-up coffee shop on-siteSnacksOn-site gym with personal trainerCatered lunches (post-Covid)Performance related bonus18 days leaveVoluntary medical aid plansIf this sounds like the opportunity for you and you have a minimum of 8+ years experience in a similar role working in an Agile environment, please send over your CV to Stacey Maritz on [email protected] to the high volume of applications anticipated, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not had a response within 14 days of applying, please accept your application as unsuccessful.Best of luck!