Software QA Team Lead

An Amazing Career Opportunity for a Software QA Team Lead!! 

Location: Prague, Czech Republic

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.

Who are we? 

HID Global powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places, and things, allowing people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely.

We are a high-tech software company headquartered in Austin, TX, with over 4,000 worldwide employees. Check us out here: www.hidglobal.com and https://youtu.be/23km5H4K9Eo 

HID’s Extended Access Technologies Department: 

Driven by years of innovation, the EAT business unit, within HID Global, offers a broad range of biometric technologies that benefit any transaction requiring irrefutable proof of identity — such as access control, customer onboarding, fraud prevention, loss prevention, time and attendance, forensic investigation, background checks, border security and government benefit issuance.

We provide peace of mind to a great array of organizations and industries who know that they are getting the highest level of safety and security through trusted identity.

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.

We make it easier for people to get where they want to go!
On an average day, think of how many times you tap, twist, tag, push or swipe to get access, find information, connect with others or track something.  HID technology is behind billions of interactions, in more than 100 countries.  We help you create a verified, trusted identity that can get you where you need to go – without having to think about it.  
 
When you join our HID team, you’ll also be part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, the global leader in access solutions. You’ll have 61,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.

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