Chief Manual Tester

We are seeking a Chief Manual Tester to optimize our QA processes.
You will play a key role in leading the QA team and ensuring the production of high-quality software. Your background in functional testing will allow us to sustain an effective testing strategy while accommodating project-specific requirements. If you possess leadership skills and can guide a dedicated team, we encourage you to apply.

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Responsibilities

• Define and update the Test Plan and Test Strategy based on project requirements
• Coordinate QA Team activities, including planning, estimation, and prioritization of tasks
• Manage process changes and implement improvements to address project developments
• Update Jira dashboards, compile QA statistics, and provide status reporting
• Lead team efforts to progress in automation projects
• Authorize Sprint sign-offs and support production deployment efforts
• Deliver constructive performance feedback to team members
• Attend grooming, planning, and daily standup meetings
• Ensure effective communication across distributed teams in various locations
• Serve as a representative of the offshore team during on-site engagements
• Perform functional testing of e-commerce applications on diverse platforms
• Validate web analytics using tools such as Adobe Analytics
• Analyze product requirements for completeness and consistency
• Log and verify defects with accurate and detailed descriptions

• 7+ years of experience in QA focused on functional testing
• 2+ years of leadership experience managing QA teams with 5-8 engineers
• Background in mobile and API/Web services testing at a basic level
• Capability to define and refine Testing Strategy
• Understanding of Agile methodologies
• English proficiency at B2 level or higher
• Reliability and independence in high-pressure situations
• Flexibility to adapt to dynamic project demands

• Proficiency in Behavior Driven Development and Gherkin language
• Knowledge of the e-commerce domain
• Competency in identifying and solving problems proactively

• Career plan and real growth opportunities
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
• International Mobility Plan within 25 countries
• Constant training, mentoring, online corporate courses, eLearning and more
• English classes with a certified teacher
• Support for employee's initiatives (Algorithms club, toastmasters, agile club and more)
• Enjoyable working environment (Gaming room, napping area, amenities, events, sport teams and more)
• Flexible work schedule and dress code
• Collaborate in a multicultural environment and share best practices from around the globe
• Hired directly by EPAM & 100% under payroll
• Law benefits (IMSS, INFONAVIT, 25% vacation bonus)
• Major medical expenses insurance: Life, Major medical expenses with dental & visual coverage (for the employee and direct family members)
• 13 % employee savings fund, capped to the law limit
• Grocery coupons
• 30 days December bonus
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 12 vacations days plus 4 floating days
• Official Mexican holidays, plus 5 extra holidays (Maundry Thursday and Friday, November 2nd, December 24th & 31st)
• Monthly non-taxable amount for the electricity and internet bills