Lead Manual Tester

We are seeking a **Lead Manual Tester** to enhance our QA processes.

You will play a crucial role in orchestrating the QA team and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software. Your expertise in functional testing will help us maintain a robust testing strategy and adapt to project needs. If you are ready to take on challenges and lead a dedicated team, we encourage you to apply.

**Responsibilities**
- Develop and adjust the Test Plan and Test Strategy according to project needs
- Coordinate QA Team activities including planning, estimation, and task prioritization
- Manage changes by updating processes and handling improvements in project situations
- Create and update Jira dashboards, collect QA statistics, and perform status reporting
- Oversee automation progress within the team
- Provide Sprint sign-off and support production releases
- Offer constructive feedback to team members
- Participate in various meetings including grooming, planning, and daily standups
- Facilitate communication within the distributed team across different locations
- Act as the offshore team representative for on-site interactions
- Perform web analytics testing and validations using tools like Adobe Analytics
- Review and analyze product requirements for clarity and consistency
- Write and verify defects ensuring they are accurately logged

**Requirements**:

- 5+ years of QA experience in functional testing
- 1+ years of leadership experience managing QA teams of 5-8 engineers
- Basic experience in mobile testing and API/Web services testing
- Capability to define and improve Testing Strategy
- Understanding of Agile methodologies
- English proficiency at B2 level or higher
- Reliability and self-dependence in challenging situations
- Ability to handle stress and adapt to changing project demands

**Nice to have**
- Experience with Behavior Driven Development approach and Gherkin language
- Familiarity with the e-commerce domain
- Proactive attitude towards problem-solving

**We offer**
- Career plan and real growth opportunities
- Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
- International Mobility Plan within 25 countries
- Constant training, mentoring, online corporate courses, eLearning and more
- English classes with a certified teacher
- Support for employee’s initiatives (Algorithms club, toastmasters, agile club and more)
- Enjoyable working environment (Gaming room, napping area, amenities, events, sport teams and more)
- Flexible work schedule and dress code
- Collaborate in a multicultural environment and share best practices from around the globe
- Hired directly by EPAM & 100% under payroll
- Law benefits (IMSS, INFONAVIT, 25% vacation bonus)
- Major medical expenses insurance: Life, Major medical expenses with dental & visual coverage (for the employee and direct family members)
- 13 % employee savings fund, capped to the law limit
- Grocery coupons
- 30 days December bonus
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- 12 vacations days plus 4 floating days
- Official Mexican holidays, plus 5 extra holidays (Maundry Thursday and Friday, November 2nd, December 24th & 31st)
- Monthly non-taxable amount for the electricity and internet bills

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.