Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We’re looking to hire a Software Tester IV for a Global online marketplace platform, a dynamic, inclusive culture, championing innovation and global commerce while empowering individuals and creating unparalleled economic opportunities.
You’ll join the Software Testing team, specializing in strong leadership and technical skills, experience with multilingual projects, automation tools (Selenium, Python), and JIRA/GitHub, to oversee localization quality assurance in a dynamic environment. This is a 4-6 month opportunity. The role is located in San Jose, California and is onsite.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior LQA Lead to join our Localization team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading multiple localization quality assurance projects, ensuring the highest quality of localized content for our diverse customer base. This role requires a blend of technical and interpersonal skills, a passion for quality, and the ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Mentor and coach LQA Leads, fostering their professional growth and development in quality assurance practices.
- Lead and run multiple LQA projects, prioritizing tasks and managing interdependencies.
- Plan and be responsible for the execution of LQA projects, from small to large-scale initiatives. Provide oversight of active team projects.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers and automation specialists, to define testing requirements and execute test plans.
- Work closely with external test vendors to communicate requirements and assess performance.
- Provide regular updates to management, highlighting any issues or risks.
- Analyze metrics to identify areas needing additional testing and create detailed quality reports.
- Use JIRA for tracking LQA activities and progress.
- Triage and follow up on bugs, ensuring resolution.
- Participate in cross-domain meetings and initiatives as a representative of the LQA or L10n team.
- Suggest and implement improvements to LQA processes and tools.
- Chip in to sprint planning and product backlog maintenance, occasionally assuming scrum master responsibilities.
- Develop and maintain documentation for features and tasks.
- Train and support other LQA Leads as necessary.
Job Requirements:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Keen attention to detail and superior organizational abilities.
- Proven ability to work independently and efficiently, managing multiple priorities.
- Strong collaboration skills and experience working with cross-company teams.
- A proactive approach to independent problem-solving and project management.
- Experience with multilingual projects and familiarity with localization standards.
- Knowledge of software development cycles and scheduling flexibility for international collaboration.
- Experience with CAT tools (XTM preferred) and multilingual proficiency is advantageous.
- Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment, supporting internal and external customers.
- Experience working on multi-language projects in an Agile environment.
Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in QE/QA/LQA roles.
- Proficiency in testing web and mobile applications.
- Experience with Selenium, JavaScript, Python, and scripting automation tasks.
- Proficient in using JIRA and GitHub for project management and version control.
- Experience with Automation frameworks (e.g. Browser Stack, Appium) is a plus.
Education:
Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience.
Perks & Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401k Program
- Commuter Benefit
- eLearning
- Education Reimbursement
- Ongoing Training & Development
*To qualify for our benefits package, you must work over 40 hours per week and the length of assignment must be a minimum of 10 weeks.
To learn more about this Software Tester IV opportunity, apply now. Our recruitment team will be in touch, guide you through the interview process, and advocate on your behalf.
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