Kaav Inc.

QA Lead

Company : Kaav Inc.

Location : Independence, OH, 44131

Job Type : Full Time

Date Posted : 27 May 2026

FUNCTIONS:

Leadership and Team Management
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of QA engineers, both manual and automated testers.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration within the team.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of QA processes within the overall development lifecycle.
Test Strategy and Planning
- Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive test strategies and plans that align with project goals and timelines.
- Define and manage test cases, test scripts, and test data.
- Ensure thorough coverage of both functional and non-functional requirements.
Automated and Manual Testing
- Design, develop, and execute automated test scripts using Selenium or equivalent tools.
- Conduct manual and exploratory testing to identify defects and ensure product quality.
- Implement and define automated test solutions and frameworks across programs.
Defect Management and Reporting
- Track and manage defects throughout the testing lifecycle.
- Generate and present detailed reports and dashboards on testing progress, defect status, and overall quality metrics.
- Collaborate with development teams to ensure timely resolution of defects.
Quality Assurance Best Practices
- Promote and enforce best practices in software testing and quality assurance.
- Ensure adherence to acceptance test-driven development (ATDD) and/or test-driven development (TDD) methodologies where applicable.
- Stay current with industry trends and advancements in testing tools and techniques.
Agile and Release Management
- Participate in Agile development processes, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
- Coordinate QA activities within the context of Agile release cycles.
- Ensure smooth and timely delivery of high-quality software releases.
Collaboration and Communication
- Work closely with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage.
- Provide clear and concise communication regarding QA activities, risks, and issues.
- Act as a key point of contact for all QA-related inquiries and concerns.
Continuous Improvement
- Continuously evaluate and improve QA processes, tools, and methodologies.
- Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency gains.
- Encourage and support the professional development of QA team members.

REQUIREMENTS:

Formal Education & Certification: Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) in a Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Information Technology field of study (e.g., Information Technology, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, Computer Systems Management, Mathematics)
Knowledge & Experience
- 8+ years of IT experience
- 8+ years of work experience in software testing and quality assurance
- 6+ years of experience designing and developing automated tests in Selenium or equivalent tool(s)
- 5+ years of experience in manual or exploratory testing
- Experience implementing and defining automated test solutions and frameworks within and across programs
- Experience creating test plans, defining test cases, defect tracking, and report and dashboard design
- Experience with Java development
- Experience testing with mobile browsers/devices
- Experience in leading multiple projects, and teams
Preferred Qualifications and Skills:
- Exposure to acceptance test-driven development (ATDD) and/or test-driven development (TDD) preferred.
- Experience with Agile development and release practices preferred.
- Experience with version control preferred.
- Experience with SQL preferred

Required Skills : Manual QA Testing,Automated QA Testing,Selenium,Java Additional Skills : Team Lead,QA / TesterThis is a high PRIORITY requisition. This is a PROACTIVE requisition