Lever job ID: Lever job Title: Lever job Description: Lever job Lists: Lever job Department: Lever job Location: Lever job Team: Lever job Commitment: Lever job Working type: QA Lead A custom development company, MentorMate is a design and software powerhouse with mature and established practices in Enterprise Web & Mobile Development, Technical Architecture, Human-Centered Design, Cloud & DevOps, Advanced Data Мanagement & Analytics. We are looking to hire a QA Lead. We are looking for a motivated individual with expert QA skills, leadership potential, and a desire to step into a key role in one of the biggest software engineering organizations in Europe. This is a unique career opportunity to become a Leader of your QA team while building upon 20 years of delivery excellence and collaborating with the most capable Technical Leadership Teams in Bulgaria. Together with focusing on the project outcome and client satisfaction, your primary role will be to lead a team of QAs in alignment with the values and business goals of the company. You will be responsible for the career growth of your team members and the development of their professional expertise and will support our hiring and retention efforts. As a top engineering employer, run by engineers, MentorMate provides challenging careers in a friendly, people-oriented environment. We value our employees and share our success through competitive pay and benefits, advancement opportunities, and flexible working models. Team leading responsibilities Coach individuals in terms of process, personal and technical development Encourage the growth of all direct reports through skill development and goal setting Mentor staff, measure performance, and complete regular performance reviews Be involved in the department hiring process. Interview and assess candidates to find the best fit for the company Be part of the department’s leadership team and contribute to department initiatives and optimizations Project and client responsibilities Play a hands-on role in the definition and implementation of effective and efficient testing processes, documentation, tools, and testing methodologies Provide leadership for more than one software development project and assist with guidance and help when needed Provide technical guidance to the test team to ensure test activities are performed according to the developed test strategy and test plan Conduct documentation reviews on more than one software development project to ensure successful project release Develop test strategies and test plans for effective and efficient testing practice Define and implement roles, responsibilities, and deliverable expectations for all team members Lead systems integration testing, end to end testing, user testing, and regression test activities across all supported applications Apply quality standards and initiate improvements Build strong client relationships Proactively prevent risks and consult the clients on best approaches Requirements Previous experience in a leadership role will be considered as a strong advantage 4+ years of hands-on experience with full application life cycle testing Strong leadership skills and ability to inspire others Excellent people skills – a demonstrated ability to work with both technical and non-technical individuals, both in gathering information and communicating direction and status Experience in planning and executing tasks to meet deadlines, while promoting a positive work environment Аbility to lead and work in a collaborative, cross-functional, international team environment Willingness to seek wаys to improve processes for increased agility and quality Highly skilled in developing and executing manual test suites Expert knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle and QA processes Experience with using Agile Management tools to track and manage user stories/tasks/defects Adheres to development standards and best practices Excellent spoken and written English Posting Summary Job role Engineering & TechnologyQuality Assurance Experience Level Lead / Architect Employment Type Full - time Location SofiaPlovdivBulgaria RemoteVarnaVeliko TarnovoRuse Apply now Posting Summary Job role Engineering & TechnologyQuality Assurance Experience Level Lead / Architect Employment Type Full - time Location SofiaRemotePlovdivBulgaria RemoteBulgariaVarnaVeliko TarnovoRuse Apply now We offer Flexible Benefits Work Where You Want Choose to work remotely, in-office, or a combination of the two. Professional Growth Clear career path, meaningful projects, tech innovations. Regular Salary Raises Following the curve of your career path and performance. Upskilling Various trainings, knowledge sharing events, personal learning budget. Incentive Programs Rewards for referring employees, sharing knowledge, and more. Additional Insurance Attractive health and dental insurance packages. Extra Days Off The longer you work with us, the more paid leave you get. Transport & Leisure Partial coverage of transport costs, sports passes, takeaway food. Save for the Future Set a retirement plan or start an investment program. Teambuilding Enjoy team gatherings and communities of interest. Giving to Others Take part in various charity and volunteer activities. Mental Wellness Support with a counseling package if needed. Career Development Career Path We strive to provide everyone working at MentorMate with plenty of opportunities to further their career. In fact, we have an entire team dedicated to learning and development to do exactly that. To further aid in individual career growth, we developed the MentorMate Career Path to serve as a roadmap for the professional development of each team member. Moreover, it provides information about the technical and soft skill requirements for upskilling and taking the future steps of the individual professional journey within the company. The Career Path provides opportunities for people to determine their own goals based on how they want to grow and serves as a foundation and reference point for career discussions. It also cultivates a culture of proactiveness regarding personal career growth. Let’s Work Together Related job positions More opportunities in the Engineering & Technology team Windows System Administrator – Contractor Global Remote Contractor .NET Technical Lead Paraguay Paraguay Remote Full - time .NET Technical Lead – Contractor Global Remote Contractor