Full Description

Rakuten Viber is one of the most popular and downloaded apps in the world. Working with us provides a unique opportunity to influence hundreds of millions of our users and to be part of the journey that makes us a super-app. Our mission is to make people’s lives easier by enabling meaningful connections, from precious moments with family and friends, through managing business relationships to pursuing their passions. We are a global team of engineers dedicated to creating the best tools to ensure safe, convenient communication for millions of users worldwide. Our culture is built on innovation, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence. We’re looking for an experienced, highly motivated QA Team Lead to join our team and lead a group of skilled QA engineers.

Responsibilities Lead, mentor, and manage an agile team of ~4 QA engineers, including hiring, training, and mentoring, alongside hands-on testing (minimum ~50%) Collaborate with cross-functional agile squads, providing QA expertise and guidance throughout the development lifecycle Develop and execute comprehensive QA strategies to ensure the delivery of high-quality products such as server side services and mobile and desktop applications Oversee the creation of test plans, test cases, and test scripts, ensuring comprehensive coverage of functional and non-functional requirements Execute test cases, conduct thorough regression testing, and analyze results to identify and address defects Collaborate effectively with leadership, product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and provide feedback on design and functionality Drive the implementation and expansion of test automation frameworks to enhance testing efficiency and coverage

Requirements At least 3 years of experience as a manual and automation QA Team Lead At least 6 years of experience in mobile application testing, including Web, Desktop, Native iOS and Native Android platforms At least 6 years of experience in backend micro services testing. Proficiency in test automation tools and frameworks (Jira, TestRail, AI tools, gitlab CI) Proven ability to develop and implement comprehensive QA strategies aligned with project goals and timelines Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and experience working in cross-functional squads Proficiency in understanding and navigating complex multi-component solution architectures Excellent leadership and communication skills Fluent in written and spoken English

Advantages Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field Experience with instant messaging applications and/or Ad Tech Solutions Experience working with remote teams

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