QA Manager

Cape Town - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Engineering

Job Summary

Job title: QA Manager

Reporting to: Head of Engineering

Location: Cape Town

ALL STAFF APPOINTMENTS WILL BE MADE WITH DUE CONSIDERATION OF THE COMPANYS EE TARGETS

WHAT WE DO

Lula is an innovative and human-focused FinTech company on a mission to help small businesses optimise their cash flow. Our purpose is to help SMEs manage their businesses better faster and more simply so they can spend more time doing what they love.

If youre looking for a new place to call home that believes in the potential of the broader SME landscape in South Africa and a place where youll work with awesome people - then Lulas the place for you!

Were making business banking fast human Lula!

CULTURE CODE

We embrace Curiosity

We win as One

Were Driven by Purpose

We Execute with Ambition

OVERALL PURPOSE

We are seeking an experienced QA Engineer Manager to lead mentor and grow a team of talented QA this pivotal role you will be a hands-on leader overseeing quality assurance for multiple product teams and ensuring the highest standards of software quality and resilience. Youll partner closely with leadership to define and execute comprehensive QA strategies drive process improvements work together closely with internal QA team members and foster a culture of quality throughout the entire organization.

Responsibilities will include:

Lead and Mentor: Guide and support a team of QA engineers providing professional development feedback and mentorship to help them thrive in their careers.
Strategic Planning: Collaborate with product engineering and other relevant stakeholders to define implement and align on quarterly and long-term QA strategies and goals.
Hands-On Contribution: Actively participate in the test planning execution Product releases and automation efforts providing direct support to your team especially during critical project phases.
Process and Operational Excellence: Drive the adoption of best practices in testing methodologies and automation. Oversee the day-to-day operations of the QA team including resource allocation budget management and continuous improvement of our toolchain.
Project Oversight: Monitor analyse and report on key QA metrics and project status to ensure clear communication with all stakeholders.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with developers and product managers to ensure a shared understanding of quality requirements and deliverables

THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WERE LOOKING FOR

7 years in Quality Assurance with a minimum of 3 years in a leadership or management role.
Strong background in the software development life cycle (SDLC) testing methodologies and core QA principles.
Proven hands-on experience with test automation frameworks and tools such as Selenium Python and Playwright.
Demonstrated ability to manage and optimize QA operations including budget forecasting resource planning and the selection and maintenance of a robust QA toolchain.
Experience integrating QA processes and automation into continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
The ability to analyse team data and metrics to assess performance identify work gaps and ensure a high standard of work quality.
Experience in reviewing and providing feedback on test cases to ensure comprehensive coverage and accuracy.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
The ability to manage the QA needs of multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
Experience working in a regulated environment (like fintech or banking) is a strong plus.

WHO YOU ARE

You are a pragmatic and inspiring leader who knows how to balance the need for speed with a deep commitment to quality.
You foster a culture of psychological safety where your team feels empowered to raise concerns and learn from mistakes.
You are a natural coach and mentor passionate about developing the skills of your engineers.
You are data-driven using metrics not just to report but to tell a story and drive meaningful improvements.

Please note that all appointments are subject to our background checking process which may include Credit Criminal and any other job inherent checks.

Required Experience:

Manager

Job title: QA ManagerReporting to: Head of EngineeringLocation: Cape TownALL STAFF APPOINTMENTS WILL BE MADE WITH DUE CONSIDERATION OF THE COMPANYS EE TARGETSWHAT WE DOLula is an innovative and human-focused FinTech company on a mission to help small businesses optimise their cash flow. Our purpose ...

Job title: QA Manager

Reporting to: Head of Engineering

Location: Cape Town

ALL STAFF APPOINTMENTS WILL BE MADE WITH DUE CONSIDERATION OF THE COMPANYS EE TARGETS

WHAT WE DO

Were making business banking fast human Lula!

CULTURE CODE

We embrace Curiosity

We win as One

Were Driven by Purpose

We Execute with Ambition

OVERALL PURPOSE

Responsibilities will include:

Lead and Mentor: Guide and support a team of QA engineers providing professional development feedback and mentorship to help them thrive in their careers.
Strategic Planning: Collaborate with product engineering and other relevant stakeholders to define implement and align on quarterly and long-term QA strategies and goals.
Hands-On Contribution: Actively participate in the test planning execution Product releases and automation efforts providing direct support to your team especially during critical project phases.
Process and Operational Excellence: Drive the adoption of best practices in testing methodologies and automation. Oversee the day-to-day operations of the QA team including resource allocation budget management and continuous improvement of our toolchain.
Project Oversight: Monitor analyse and report on key QA metrics and project status to ensure clear communication with all stakeholders.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with developers and product managers to ensure a shared understanding of quality requirements and deliverables

THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WERE LOOKING FOR

7 years in Quality Assurance with a minimum of 3 years in a leadership or management role.
Strong background in the software development life cycle (SDLC) testing methodologies and core QA principles.
Proven hands-on experience with test automation frameworks and tools such as Selenium Python and Playwright.
Demonstrated ability to manage and optimize QA operations including budget forecasting resource planning and the selection and maintenance of a robust QA toolchain.
Experience integrating QA processes and automation into continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
The ability to analyse team data and metrics to assess performance identify work gaps and ensure a high standard of work quality.
Experience in reviewing and providing feedback on test cases to ensure comprehensive coverage and accuracy.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
The ability to manage the QA needs of multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
Experience working in a regulated environment (like fintech or banking) is a strong plus.

WHO YOU ARE

You are a pragmatic and inspiring leader who knows how to balance the need for speed with a deep commitment to quality.
You foster a culture of psychological safety where your team feels empowered to raise concerns and learn from mistakes.
You are a natural coach and mentor passionate about developing the skills of your engineers.
You are data-driven using metrics not just to report but to tell a story and drive meaningful improvements.

Please note that all appointments are subject to our background checking process which may include Credit Criminal and any other job inherent checks.

Required Experience:

Manager

Key Skills

Quality Assurance
FDA Regulations
Food Industry
Food Safety Experience
ISO 9001
Quality Systems
Food Processing
Quality Control
Quality Management
QA/QC
Selenium
HACCP

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