Lead Quality Assurance Engineer
We are seeking an experienced Lead Quality Assurance Engineer to ensure the quality of our new product range across mobile apps, web-based systems, APIs, and wearable technology applications.
Job Description
* Leadership:
1. Define and implement best-in-class QA strategies (including test plans and test cases) for our mobile, web, API, and wearable applications.
* Execution & Hands-On Quality Assurance:
1. Lead and execute exploratory, system, and regression testing across our technology stack.
2. Design, develop, and maintain test automation frameworks for mobile (iOS/Android), web, and API testing.
3. Drive continuous improvement in testing tools, methodologies, and DevOps automation.
4. Report and track software issues / risks, ensuring they are managed and resolved by the team.
5. Establish performance and security testing strategies for wearable and mobile applications.
* Collaboration & Product Alignment:
1. Work closely with developers, product managers, and designers to integrate QA into the development lifecycle.
2. Mentor and guide junior QA engineers and help build a high-performing test team.
3. Work closely with Product, Design, and Data Science teams to understand functional needs and quality outcomes.
4. Partner with Regulatory and Security teams to ensure compliance with industry data security and privacy standards (SOC2, HIPAA, GDPR).
Requirements
* 5+ years of experience in software testing, including mobile apps (iOS and Android), web, and backend services/APIs testing.
* Strong scripting and coding skills in JavaScript, TypeScript, or Python for automation.
* Proven experience leading QA strategies and best practices in an agile environment.
* Strong hands-on experience with test automation (e.g., Selenium, Appium, Cypress, Playwright).
* Experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitLab preferred) and cloud environments (AWS, Lambda, DynamoDB).
* Experience working in a scale-up or fast-growth technology company is a plus.
Benefits
* Impact: Be part of a team building cutting-edge AI-driven safety solutions to ensure loved ones are connected happy, healthy and safe.
* Global Reach: Work on products used in Australia, Europe, and the US.
* Tech Innovation: Help drive a large-scale technology reset and shape Spacetalk's future products.
* Leadership Opportunity: Grow a world-class quality delivery practice.
* Career Growth: Work in a high-growth, ASX-listed technology company.
About Us
We believe in innovation, integrity, and a customer-first approach in everything we do. As we expand globally, we are committed to delivering best-in-class products that improve the lives of our users. Our Values—Innovate, Engage & Elevate are embedded in how we work and grow together as a team.