Overview
Datacom Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Contract - Quality Assurance Test Lead
This range is provided by Datacom. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range
A$190,000.00/yr - A$240,000.00/yr
Purpose and role
Here at Datacom we connect people and technology in order to solve challenges, create opportunities and discover new possibilities for the communities we live in. We are seeking a highly experienced and driven Quality Assurance - Test Lead to join our team. This role is pivotal in leading software quality assurance efforts across complex projects, ensuring our products meet the highest standards of reliability, performance, and user experience.
As a Test Lead, you will be responsible for developing quality standards, overseeing test planning and execution, and guiding a team of testers to deliver excellence. You\'ll play a key role in integrating testing into scientific computation, data acquisition, and processing workflows.
PERTH BASED CANDIDATES ONLY CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE
Responsibilities
* Develop and implement quality standards for software products
* Lead the creation and execution of test plans, and analyse test results
* Oversee integration of computing systems in scientific and data-driven environments
* Debug software using systematic testing approaches and maintain detailed documentation
* Analyse test outcomes to validate functionality and recommend corrective actions
* Write and maintain test procedures and standards
* Provide technical guidance and mentorship to QA team members
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical challenges and meet delivery timelines
* Champion a health and safety culture aligned with company policy, ensuring the wellbeing of yourself and others
Requirements
* Proven experience in software testing and QA leadership
* Strong understanding of testing methodologies, tools, and frameworks
* Experience in scientific or data-intensive environments is a plus
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
* Strong communication and leadership capabilities
* Commitment to health and safety best practices
Skills, Experience & Attributes
* Develop and implement quality standards for software products
* Lead the creation and execution of test plans, and analyse test results
* Oversee integration of computing systems in scientific and data-driven environments
* Debug software using systematic testing approaches and maintain detailed documentation
* Analyse test outcomes to validate functionality and recommend corrective actions
* Write and maintain test procedures and standards
* Provide technical guidance and mentorship to QA team members
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical challenges and meet delivery timelines
* Champion a health and safety culture aligned with company policy, ensuring the wellbeing of yourself and others
Essential
* ISTQB Foundation Certification or equivalent experience
* Extensive experience in managing enterprise testing services
* Proficiency across testing methodologies, automation, and tools
* Strong team leadership, coaching, and communication skills
* Experience in project management and vendor coordination
* Strong analytical, decision-making, and stakeholder engagement abilities
Desirable
* ISTQB Advanced Test Manager Certification
* Tertiary qualification in IT, Computer Science, or related field
Attributes
* Strategic thinker with hands-on delivery capability
* Adaptable, collaborative, and outcome-focused
* Skilled in managing competing priorities with a calm, solutions-driven approach
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Contract
Job function
* Information Technology
* Industries
* Non-profit Organizations and Primary and Secondary Education
Perth, Western Australia, Australia 1 week ago
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