Head of QA

Job summary
Permanent contract
Paris
Salary: Not specified
Occasional remote
Skills & expertise
Generated content
Technical aptitude
Communication skills
Automation tools
Team building
Detox
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WeWard
WeWard

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The position

Job description

WeWard are looking for a first Head of QA to strengthen our dynamic team and to support our rapid growth. Join us to play a key role in enhancing the quality of our mobile application used daily by millions of people worldwide.

As the Head of QA, you will have the opportunity to develop and structure the quality function within the company. You will work closely with Aurélien, our CTO, Julien, our Head of Mobile, and the Product Managers. Together, you will ensure an exceptional user experience.

Your Responsibilities

  • Define and implement the testing strategy to ensure optimal product quality.

  • Validate weekly mobile application releases, ensuring a smooth user experience.

  • Propose and deploy improvements to processes and tools to optimize quality.

  • Recruit and lead a team of QA engineers and testers. Possibility to manage an outsourced QA team.

  • Develop and execute test plans for various types of tests (functional, performance, load, security, etc.).

  • Automate tests to increase efficiency and coverage.

  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of testing and quality processes.

  • Perform manual and automated tests and ensure their documentation.


Preferred experience

Education and Experience

  • Engineering degree or university education in computer science or a related field (alternatively you can justify an equivalent work experience).

  • Significant experience as a Lead QA in a mobile or web product team.

  • Passion for management with the ability to grow teams and support change.

  • Proven experience in implementing automated tests.

  • Track record of building and implementing a quality strategy in a demanding environment.

Technical Skills (Hard Skills)

  • Expertise in defining test strategies and setting up test plans.

  • Knowledge of mobile testing frameworks and tools such as Detox, Maestro, React Native Testing Library.

  • Knowledge of (REST) API testing frameworks and tools such as pyTest, python 

  • Ability to test the application on a representative fleet of phones.

  • Expertise in detecting functional, performance, and compatibility bugs.

  • Familiarity with observability tools like Datadog, Sentry, etc.

  • Bonus: Experience with a product deployed at scale and internationally.

Personal Skills (Soft Skills)

  • You have a special interest in the startup world and are looking to make a real impact in the adventure you’ll be joining.

  • Autonomy and leadership, with the ability to delegate effectively.

  • Team player, enjoying sharing knowledge and skills with colleagues.

  • Critical mindset, not afraid to challenge the status quo to improve processes.

  • Structural decision-making, with the ability to operationally lead projects.

What We Offer

  • A stimulating work environment within an innovative company.

  • Opportunity to make a real difference by directly impacting the experience of millions of users.

  • Career growth, with opportunities for personal and professional development.

  • A supportive company culture valuing collaboration and innovation.


Recruitment process

Recruitment process ⏳

30-min call with Marion, our HR Manager
30-min call with Julien and Aurélien !
A case study followed by a 1 hour debrief with the Tech team

We finish with a tour of our offices to introduce you to other members of the team. And finally, if all goes well… Welcome!

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