Head Chapter Lead - QA

SUMMARY:
Accountable for the successful QA implementation of QA methodologies, process, etc.

POSITION INFO:

One of our clients has a vacancy available for a Head Chapter Lead – QA to join their dynamic team in Pretoria.

The purpose of this role is to:

• Head Chapter Lead – QA is a leadership role, accountable for the successful QA implementation of QA methodologies, process and automation technologies within DevOps & Agile Principles.
• Managing a QA team of 10 – 15 individuals, the candidate will work closely with the COO , CTO and other Executives, in order to deliver software that meets product design and quality requirements.
• The quality of software delivery will be collaboratively defined and codified, to banking grade security, maintainability and defined architecture.
• The candidate will be accountable for the QA team and the implementation of automated testing.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Deep and practical understanding of DevOps and Agile Methodology, process and principles.
• Microsoft DevOps (software) Experience.
• Leadership.

Experience:

• In taking companies and/or software development teams through a transformation and change management process.
• Implementing and getting test automation adopted.
• Driving and reporting on strategic initiatives in QA.

Qualifications:

• DevOps and/or Agile Training.

What the job will entail day to day:

• Inspire and coach the team to:
  • Adopt new ways of work.
  • Drive Automation.
  • Use best practice QA principles.
• Assist the company in driving high efficiency & QA in software development.
• Take care of the people in the QA chapter.

Responsibilities:

• Empowering the QA chapter to create flow and quality within CI/CD process.
• Drive the QA strategy to implementation.
• Work effectively with other Direct Transact teams i.e. Project Office, Development & Infrastructure teams to ensure the timeous delivery of work against agreed priorities.
• Implement mechanisms to monitor, manage and provide progress on all QA activities.
• Accountable for delivery of quality software development projects.
• Ensure that the product/feature/enhancement requirements have been met as set out in design.
• Create, implement and maintain a continuous improvement plan for QA.
• Working closely with the project office and the business development teams to meet current and future customer needs.
• Research the external environment, and where appropriate identify and recommend external partners for the delivery of best of breed technologies suitable for QA.
• Reviewing and applying best practices to establish frameworks consistent with and supportive of the Product and Business Development Strategy.
• Identifying and implementing technology to support the future success of the business.
• Articulating to colleagues, directors and user communities, the company’s technological vision, opportunities, and challenges as part of the company strategy.
• Collaborating with the appropriate functions and users to evaluate and identify technology platforms for delivering the company’s products and internal services.
• Understanding the use cases (and/or user stories) in order to oversee the design of the QA for the products to be built.
• Establish software consistent QA standards and processes aligned with best practices for delivery of scalable, robust and high-quality software.
• Supervise resource allocation and availability to assure productive and sustainable use of available resources taking into consideration customer demand versus resource availability i.e. resource and capacity management.
• Responsible for his/her own work planning against objectives set in agreement with the COO.
• Ensure effective internal communications both within the software development team and across the organisation.

Special Requirements:

• Willing to work overtime (As an exception when required).
• Perform standby duties; (As an exception when required).
• Must have own and reliable transport.
• Reliable and secure home internet.