Software QA Team Lead

An Amazing Career Opportunity for a Software QA Team Lead Job ID: 31088 HID Global powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places, and things. We make it possible for people to transact safely, work productively, and travel freely. Our product and services are used by millions of people around the world to navigate their everyday lives. For our team in Prague, we are looking for talented new employees. You will work on technically challenging and interesting tasks in the field of software for biometric systems (fingerprints, face recognition, etc.). The work includes the complete test lifecycle of our software (e.g. device drivers, biometric libraries, middleware, interconnected systems, applications, mobile apps, or server/cloud software) and embedded software/firmware running on our devices. Software QA Team Lead is a team lead/manager of a small team of Software QA Engineers, responsible for testing and qualification of several software products. He plans, directs, coordinates, and monitors activities of his team to achieve business goals in the area of Software QA. He also acts as the testing and QA automation subject matter expert and the “go to” person. In addition to the team management, a strong hands-on contribution is expected, especially in the QA automation. As the majority of our automated tests are based on Python, a good working knowledge of this language is a must; knowledge of C, C++ or C# is strongly welcome. As our Software QA Team Lead , you’ll support HID’s success by: Develop and manage your QA team to ensure the quality of the assigned software products Ensure proper test coverage in the relevant software areas (e.g. firmware, SDKs, mobile apps, server apps) using both manual and automated QA approaches Directly hands-on contribute to the work of your team, taking care of the advanced tasks which require the highest QA expertise, especially in the area of QA automation Lead and oversee the development of the automated QA tests, perform their code reviews Closely cooperate with the SW Engineering Managers responsible for the development of software your team tests, coordinate with them the QA activities and time plans and ensure the development work is not unnecessarily delayed Plan the utilization of your resources and assign tasks in a way which effectively utilizes the capacity and capabilities of your team Monitor and report progress against plans, providing early warnings of slippage Formulate and define team objectives, goals and quality metrics, communicate these and measure progress against them In coordination with your manager develop, maintain and improve testing infrastructure Onboard and tutor new team members and identify their training requirements Take care of the personal development of your team members What we will love about your background: Proven ability and experience to lead a small software QA team Subject matter expert in the state-of-the-art test methodologies, techniques and quality metrics in both manual and automated QA A hands-on technical experience with creating automated QA tests in Python or other programming languages, ideally as a former SW developer Working knowledge of software code development in Python and ideally other languages (C, C++, C#). Knowledge of Linux and Windows Practical knowledge of multiple automated QA frameworks, ideally from several areas (firmware, SDKs, mobile apps, servers) Working knowledge of bug/defect tracking, software code repositories, build systems (Jenkins) and test management systems (TestRail) Knowledge and experience with testing multiple types of software (firmware, SDKs, mobile apps, server apps) Strong understanding of software development life cycle and Agile development methodology Strong leadership skills that inspire team confidence and respect while motivating team members in a creative and effective manner Organizational skills, ability to plan resources Excellent problem solving, interpersonal communication and project management skills a must Must have a desire for achieving excellence in customer satisfaction, process and product quality and reliability Ability to effectively communicate in the English language, both verbally and in writing Ability to read and interpret technical journals, specifications, international technical standards, etc. Working knowledge of Czech or Slovak is an advantage Your Experience and Education include: Master’s Degree in Computer Science, SW Engineering or related field and 5 years of relevant experience At least 3 years of experience as a developer of automated QA tests. At least 2 years of leading or supervising a group of QA Engineers. Knowledge of C, C++, C#, Android and iOS is an advantage (optional, but preferred) Experience with Windows driver qualification (WHQL) (optional, but preferred) Experience with testing and qualification of PC peripherals or other electronic devices (optional, but preferred) Experience in development of biometric systems (optional, but preferred) Who you are as a Leader: Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal Willingness to ‘roll up sleeves’ and dive deep into tactical work when necessary Good interpersonal skills, willingness to learn and continue to grow professionally Strong team player and ability to work well with others Why apply? Empowerment: You’ll work as part of a global team in a flexible work environment, learning and enhancing your expertise Innovation: You embrace challenges and want to drive ambitious change Integrity: You are results-orientated, reliable, and straightforward and value being treated accordingly HID is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation. J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Paris, FR

Posted Date: 1/10/2025