Quality Assurance Lead
Prosum - austin, TX
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Your Role in Shaping the Future of Video Streaming What You'll Do:We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Video SaaS QA Manager to lead our QA team and ensure the quality of our cutting-edge video streaming platform. You will be responsible for defining and implementing quality assurance strategies, methodologies, and processes across multiple platforms, including web, mobile (Android & iOS), TV applications, and Progressive Web Apps (PWAs). The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of video streaming technologies, SaaS environments, and experience managing a geographically dispersed QA team across multiple time zones.Key Responsibilities:Lead and mentor a team of QA engineers distributed across different time zones, providing guidance, support, and performance feedback.Develop and implement comprehensive quality assurance strategies, plans, and test cases covering functional, performance, security, and usability testing.Define and enforce quality assurance standards and best practices across the software development lifecycle.Oversee the execution of test cases and analysis of test results, identifying and reporting bugs and defects.Collaborate closely with development, product, and operations teams, potentially across different time zones, to ensure timely release of high-quality software.Manage testing resources, including hardware, software, and test environments, considering the needs of a distributed troduce and implement test automation frameworks and tools to improve testing efficiency and coverage.Track and report on key quality metrics, such as defect density, test coverage, and test execution time.Stay up-to-date with the latest testing technologies and methodologies.Contribute to the continuous improvement of the quality assurance process and methodologies. This includes identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.Champion quality throughout the organization, promoting a culture of quality and continuous improvement.Effectively manage communication and collaboration within the team and with other stakeholders, taking into account time zone differences and cultural nuances. This includes scheduling meetings, facilitating communication channels, and ensuring clear and timely information dissemination.Methodology of Testing Process:Implement and manage a mixed approach of Agile and Waterfall testing methodologies, adapting to project needs and the distributed team structure.Utilize a risk-based testing approach to prioritize critical test areas and optimize testing efforts.Employ various testing techniques including exploratory testing, regression testing, performance testing, security testing, and usability testing.Implement and manage test automation for efficient and repeatable testing, leveraging the skills and availability of the distributed team.Establish clear processes for bug tracking, reporting, and resolution across different time zones.Required Skills and Experience:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.8+ years of experience in software quality assurance, with at least 2 years in a leadership role managing distributed teams.Demonstrated experience managing and collaborating with international teams across multiple time zones.Strong understanding of video streaming technologies and protocols (HLS, DASH, etc.).Experience testing SaaS applications and microservices architectures.Familiarity with JavaSpring Framework, Redis, MySQL, and other related backend technologies.Experience with Kotlin, Kotlin Multiplatform, and Compose is a strong plus.Experience with testing on various platforms, including web browsers, Android, iOS, Smart TVs, and Progressive Web Apps (PWAs).Expertise in developing and executing test plans, test cases, and test scripts.Experience with test automation frameworks and tools (e.g., Selenium, Appium, JUnit, Espresso, Compose testing library).Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with a focus on cross-cultural communication and collaboration.Experience with performance and load testing tools (e.g., JMeter, Gatling) is a plus.Experience with security testing tools and techniques is a plus.Perks & BenefitsCareer Development Opportunities: Access to learning resources, mentorship, and professional growth.Collaborative Team Environment: Engage in team-building activities and thrive in a creative, supportive workplace.Great Work Environment: Work from our modern Austin office, with hybrid flexibility on FridaysGlobal Opportunities: Join a company with international reach and potential for future travel and team-building abroad.
Created: 2025-02-17