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Quality Engineer Lead

CHEQ Software Testing • Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines

onsitefull-time
Posted Sep 8, 2026Apply by Oct 8, 2026
  • Role & seniority

    • Lead Quality Engineering (testing QA/QE leadership)

    • Senior: 7+ years; leads quality activities across multiple projects

  • Stack/tools

    • Languages/scripting: TypeScript/JavaScript, Java, Python, C#, or equivalent

    • Testing coverage: Functional, System, Integration, Regression, E2E, API, Performance, UAT

    • Automation: scalable test automation frameworks/standards (tools not specified)

    • CI/CD & SCM: experience in CI/CD pipelines and source control collaboration (tools not specified)

    • Test/defect management: test management + defect tracking platforms (tools not specified)

    • Data: SQL, data validation

    • AI-assisted testing tools: knowledge required

    • Cloud/SaaS/web/mobile testing

  • Top 3 responsibilities

    • Define and govern test strategy/plans/coverage and ensure release readiness

    • Lead execution of end-to-end quality testing (API, performance, regression, UAT, etc.) and manage test environments/test data/defects

    • Build/maintain test automation frameworks and embed quality engineering practices in Agile/DevOps/CI-CD

  • Must-have skills

    • Strong SDLC/STLC, Agile, risk-based testing, quality metrics, test coverage analysis

    • Leadership: manage/mentor testing teams; stakeholder communication

    • Programming for QA automation (TypeScript/JS/Java/Python/C# or equivalent)

    • Hands-on API testing and performance testing

    • Exper

Full Description

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Job Description

‍ Lead Quality Engineering activities across multiple projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives, quality standards, delivery timelines, and release readiness goals. Define and govern test strategies, test plans, test coverage, and quality assurance approaches throughout the software development lifecycle. Lead the execution of Functional, System, Integration, Regression, End-to-End (E2E), API, Performance, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities. Drive automation initiatives by establishing, maintaining, and improving scalable test automation frameworks, standards, and best practices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed Quality Engineering practices and support continuous testing within Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD delivery models. Ensure effective management of test environments, test data, test execution, defects, and testing deliverables. Monitor and communicate testing progress, quality metrics, risks, issues, and release readiness indicators to stakeholders. Review and validate business requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, and technical specifications to ensure adequate test coverage. Identify testing risks and recommend mitigation strategies to improve product quality and delivery outcomes. Mentor, coach, and develop Test Engineers while promoting Quality Engineering best practices and continuous improvement. ‍

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Qualifications

‍ Graduate of a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or any related four-year course. Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in Software Testing, Quality Assurance, or Quality Engineering, including leadership of testing teams in Agile and cross-functional environments. Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, Agile methodologies, Quality Engineering principles, test strategy development, risk-based testing, test coverage analysis, and quality metrics. Strong programming and scripting skills using modern programming languages such as TypeScript, JavaScript, Java, Python, C#, or equivalent technologies. Hands-on experience developing and maintaining automated testing, API testing, and performance testing solutions. Experience testing Web, Mobile, Enterprise, Cloud, SaaS, or integrated business applications. Experience working within CI/CD pipelines and collaborative source control environments. Experience using test management and defect management platforms. Knowledge of SQL, data validation techniques, and AI-assisted testing tools. ‍

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Key Skills And Attributes

‍ Strong leadership, coaching, mentoring, and talent development skills. Excellent stakeholder management, verbal, written, presentation, and facilitation skills. Strong analytical, problem-solving, root cause analysis, and risk management capabilities. Ability to define testing priorities, make sound quality-related decisions, and perform effectively under pressure. Strong automation and Quality Engineering expertise, including testing standards, framework governance, and best practices. Strong planning, organization, execution, adaptability, and resilience skills. Results-oriented with a strong commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and delivery excellence. ‍

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Be at the forefront of quality assurance and lead a dynamic team in delivering software that meets the highest standards.

Quality EngineeringTest AutomationLeadershipAgile MethodologiesDevOpsCI/CDAPI TestingPerformance TestingTypeScriptJavaScriptJavaPythonC#SQLRisk ManagementStakeholder Managementmulti-location

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