Senior Manual Testing Specialist | Remote QA Lead - Microservice Architecture
We're seeking an experienced Manual Testing Specialist to lead our quality assurance initiatives across complex microservice architectures. In this pivotal role, you'll orchestrate comprehensive testing strategies, manage a team of quality professionals, and ensure exceptional software delivery standards. Your expertise in API testing, database validation, and microservice quality assurance will be instrumental in our technical evolution.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement comprehensive test cases, IFT scenarios, and PSI scenarios that ensure thorough coverage.
- Lead and mentor a diverse testing team, fostering professional growth and maintaining high-performance standards.
- Establish and maintain robust release cycles with meticulous attention to deliverables.
- Coordinate testing activities seamlessly with adjacent development and business teams.
- Strategically prioritize QA initiatives based on business impact and technical constraints.
- Execute thorough testing of RESTful and SOAP API endpoints using industry-standard tools.
- Verify data integrity and consistency across PostgreSQL and Oracle database environments.
- Document test results with precision and communicate findings to stakeholders at various organizational levels.
- Contribute to continuous enhancement of testing methodologies and quality frameworks.
Required Skills
- Minimum 3 years of progressive experience in IT system implementation and QA leadership.
- Demonstrable experience with microservice architecture testing and legacy system modernization.
- Proven track record managing and developing QA professionals.
- Advanced knowledge of REST/JSON and SOAP/XML protocols with practical implementation experience.
- Hands-on experience with message broker systems including Kafka and RabbitMQ.
- Proficiency in crafting complex SQL queries for both Oracle and PostgreSQL environments.
- Expert-level command of Postman/Swagger and SoapUI for comprehensive API testing.
- Advanced proficiency with Jira and Confluence for project management and documentation.
- Practical experience with Camunda BPM and thorough understanding of BPMN notation.
- Exceptional analytical capabilities and methodical problem-solving approach.
- Superior communication skills with ability to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences.
- Demonstrated capacity to excel under pressure and navigate competing priorities.
Nice to Have
- Experience with automated testing frameworks such as Selenium, Cypress, or TestNG.
- Knowledge of performance testing methodologies using JMeter or Gatling.
- Practical application of Agile and SAFe frameworks in enterprise environments.
- Familiarity with cloud service providers (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- ISTQB Advanced Level certification or equivalent professional credentials.
- Experience developing comprehensive test strategies for complex systems.
Why Join Our Team?
By joining our organization, you'll expand your QA expertise while working with leading-edge technologies in a collaborative environment that genuinely values quality engineering. You'll enjoy the autonomy of remote work combined with the satisfaction of solving complex technical challenges. We offer competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and the chance to shape testing practices that impact critical business systems.