QA Team Lead

Rakuten Viber is one of the most popular and downloaded apps in the world. Working with us provides a unique opportunity to influence hundreds of millions of our users and to be part of the journey that makes us a super-app. Our mission is to make people’s lives easier by enabling meaningful connections, from precious moments with family and friends, through managing business relationships to pursuing their passions.  We are a global team of engineers dedicated to creating the best tools to ensure safe, convenient communication for millions of users worldwide. Our culture is built on innovation, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence. We’re looking for an experienced, highly motivated QA Team Lead to join our team and lead a group of skilled QA engineers. Responsibilities • Lead, mentor, and manage an agile team of ~4 QA engineers, including hiring, training, and mentoring, alongside hands-on testing (minimum ~50%) • Collaborate with cross-functional agile squads, providing QA expertise and guidance throughout the development lifecycle • Develop and execute comprehensive QA strategies to ensure the delivery of high-quality products such as server side services and mobile and desktop applications • Oversee the creation of test plans, test cases, and test scripts, ensuring comprehensive coverage of functional and non-functional requirements • Execute test cases, conduct thorough regression testing, and analyze results to identify and address defects • Collaborate effectively with leadership, product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and provide feedback on design and functionality • Drive the implementation and expansion of test automation frameworks to enhance testing efficiency and coverage Requirements • At least 3 years of experience as a manual and automation QA Team Lead  • At least 6 years of experience in mobile application testing, including Web, Desktop, Native iOS and Native Android platforms • At least 6 years of experience in backend micro services testing. • Proficiency in test automation tools and frameworks (Jira, TestRail, AI tools, gitlab CI) • Proven ability to develop and implement comprehensive QA strategies aligned with project goals and timelines • Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and experience working in cross-functional squads • Proficiency in understanding and navigating complex multi-component solution architectures • Excellent leadership and communication skills • Fluent in written and spoken English Advantages • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field • Experience with instant messaging applications and/or Ad Tech Solutions • Experience working with remote teams