Senior QA Executive

A Senior QA Executive job description typically entails leading and overseeing all aspects of a company's quality assurance processes, including developing and implementing comprehensive testing strategies, managing a team of QA professionals, identifying quality issues, collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve defects, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations, often requiring extensive experience in quality assurance practices and a strong understanding of the product or service being tested.

Key responsibilities of a Senior QA Executive:

• Strategic Quality Planning:
• Develop and implement comprehensive quality assurance plans aligned with company goals and industry standards.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor quality metrics and identify areas for improvement.
• Participate in strategic planning discussions to ensure quality is integrated into product development.
• Team Leadership and Management:
• Lead and mentor a team of QA engineers and testers, assigning tasks and providing guidance.
• Conduct performance reviews and identify training needs for team members
• Foster a culture of quality within the QA team
• Test Design and Execution:
• Design and execute comprehensive test plans across various testing methodologies (functional, regression, performance, usability)
• Develop detailed test cases and scenarios to ensure thorough coverage
• Oversee test execution and defect management processes
• Defect Analysis and Resolution:
• Identify, prioritize, and document defects effectively using defect tracking tools
• Collaborate with development teams to troubleshoot and resolve defects promptly
• Analyze defect trends to identify root causes and implement preventive measures
• Company Certification and Product Certification Compliance and Auditing:
• Ensure adherence to relevant quality standards and regulations (e.g., BOMBA, SIRIM , TUV, CIDB, ISO, FDA, etc.)
• Conduct internal quality audits and prepare audit reports
• Coordinate with external auditors during quality assessments
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Work closely with product management, development teams, and other stakeholders to ensure quality is integrated throughout the product lifecycle
• Communicate quality issues and risks to relevant parties effectively

Required Skills and Experience:

• Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), testing methodologies, and automation tools
• Leadership Abilities: Proven experience leading and managing a QA team
• Quality Assurance Knowledge: Deep understanding of quality principles, standards, and best practices
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey complex technical information
• Problem-solving Skills: Ability to identify root causes of issues and propose effective solutions

Technical proficiency:

Expertise in MS word, excel systems

Education and Experience:

• At least 2-3 years of experience in a similar role or industry
• At least 3 years of experience in quality assurance or quality control roles in the manufacturing industry
• Experience in ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016