Nuuly QA Test Lead

Nuuly is hiring a QA Test Lead who will lead quality assurance efforts across Nuuly's engineering organization, develop comprehensive testing strategies, and drive continuous improvement in the software development lifecycle. The QA Test Lead will have a proven track record of implementing robust testing methodologies and fostering a culture of quality. This role will develop and implement holistic test strategies for multiple concurrent projects, define and implement an enterprise-level test automation strategy, and manage both in-house and offshore QA teams.

• Develop and implement holistic test strategies for multiple concurrent projects
• Collaborate closely with project managers, product owners, and cross-functional stakeholders to align testing efforts with strategic project goals
• Create detailed test plans that cover comprehensive scenarios and edge cases
• Define and implement an enterprise-level test automation strategy
• Evaluate, select, and implement cutting-edge test automation tools and frameworks
• Lead the development, maintenance, and optimization of automated test scripts
• Drive the transition from manual to automated testing processes
• Establish and enforce standardized QA processes and best practices across the engineering organization
• Conduct regular process reviews and implement continuous improvement initiatives
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation of QA methodologies
• Conduct thorough risk assessment activities for software projects
• Develop and track key quality metrics to measure testing effectiveness
• Provide data-driven insights and recommendations for risk mitigation
• Generate regular status reports for project stakeholders and leadership
• Effectively allocate and optimize QA resources based on project requirements
• Manage both in-house and offshore QA teams, including coordination with external vendors
• Optimize team skill sets to match project complexity and technological requirements
• Coordinate comprehensive testing efforts aligned with release schedules
• Ensure software readiness for production releases
• Participate actively in release planning activities
• Guarantee adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements
• Foster strong collaborative relationships with development, product management, and other teams
• Align quality goals and objectives across different organizational units
• Serve as a strategic point of escalation for complex QA-related challenges

• 5+ years of experience in QA leadership roles
• Proven experience in test automation strategy and implementation
• Strong background in microservices architecture testing
• Expertise in testing frameworks and tools (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, TestNG)
• Experience with cloud platforms (GCP, AWS) and containerization technologies (Kubernetes)
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Experience in e-commerce or fashion technology domain
• Certifications in software testing (ISTQB, etc.)
• Demonstrated experience with offshore team management
• Background in performance testing and database optimization
• Proficiency in Spring Boot, Postgre
  
  SQL, and Kubernetes environments
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines
• Knowledge of Agile and Scrum methodologies
• Familiarity with Jira and other project management tools
• Understanding of AI-powered QA automation techniques

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