QA Lead

At Smeetz, we are revolutionizing the approach to sales and revenue optimization for visitor attractions through our integrated commerce Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform, driven by AI. Our mission is to empower attractions like theme parks, museums, and theaters with a comprehensive solution for managing, marketing, and pricing their offerings effectively. As we continue to grow rapidly, we are seeking a talented QA Lead to join our dynamic team and elevate the quality standards of our software products.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the quality assurance efforts for our SaaS product, ensuring its functionality, reliability, and overall user satisfaction.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, sales, and marketing, to drive continuous improvement of our product.
• Develop and implement comprehensive testing plans and strategies, outlining the approach and scope of testing activities.
• Design and execute detailed test cases based on product requirements, ensuring thorough coverage of all functionalities.
• Oversee defect management processes, including logging, tracking, and escalation, to ensure timely resolution of issues.
• Conduct regression testing to validate existing functionality after code changes and enhancements.
• Drive automation initiatives by developing and maintaining automated test scripts, leveraging appropriate testing tools and frameworks.
• Perform performance and security testing, assessing product performance and identifying potential vulnerabilities.
• Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) efforts, working closely with stakeholders to ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Mentor and provide guidance to QA team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Contribute to the enhancement of QA processes and methodologies, championing best practices and standards within the organization.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of testing activities, results, and recommendations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field preferred.
• Proven experience in software quality assurance, with a strong understanding of QA principles, methodologies, and best practices.
• Extensive experience with testing tools and frameworks, both manual and automated, such as Cypress, Playwright, Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, etc.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language, such as Java, javascript, Python, C#, etc., with a focus on automated testing.
• Solid understanding of performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter) and security testing concepts.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• English proficiency is required.
• Strong leadership capabilities, with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and drive results under tight deadlines.
• Experience in Agile development methodologies and working in cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and implement QA best practices.
• Prior experience in a leadership or mentoring role is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Fully remote position, allowing you to work from the comfort of your own space.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Collaborative and inclusive team culture.

How to Apply:

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about the prospect of joining our startup, please submit your resume and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and why you're a great fit for this role. Additionally, include any relevant project work or portfolio links.