Role Summary
As an Applications QA Engineer 3, you will lead and ensure the quality and reliability of software applications through rigorous manual and automated testing. Combining leadership and technical expertise, you will drive IT Applications projects to deliver high-quality systems that exceed expectations.
What You Will Do
- Drive team members to suggest ideas for innovation and ensure follow-through.
- Provide coaching and guidance to junior members to enable them to contribute more effectively
- Provide out-of-hours support as requested for incidents
- Coordinate test efforts with all affected parties, , business stakeholders, other IT teams
- Contribute to Performance Feedback
- Participate in technical analysis and design review sessions
- Lead in bug and metric review meetings for stream
Manual
Contribute and perform test coverage reviewsOrganize regression activity of the team and own status reportingLead the complete delivery for a large project(s) with minimal supportAutomation
Can adapt to different test automation technologies and lead proof-of-concept initiativesAble to mentor junior resources on how to implement test automation and share best practicesContributes to the overall architecture of the automation framework and seeks ways to implement process improvementsDrives self to become SME for test automation and contributes to the development of other team membersConducts regular peer reviews and source control PR approvalsWhat You Will Bring
Essential :At least 5 years of solid experience in application QA / testing.At least 2 years of QA leadership experience.Proven experience in functional, enterprise-level, and automated testing using tools such as Selenium, Provar, or other frameworks (, Java).Strong knowledge of both manual and automated testing practices.Ability to ensure accountability and communicate effectively with diverse teams.Proven record of driving results and engagement, while supporting team objectives.Amenable to work on EMEA Shift (4PM-1AM)Desirable :
Salesforce experience or familiarity with related enterprise systems.Experience with CICD pipelining for deployment (, Bamboo, Jira, Git, Atlassian).Hands-on experience with QA tools like Provar and automation frameworks.Exposure to performance testing and monitoring.LI-Remote#JE#B1 Ready to Join Us? At Sophos, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives to fuel innovation. Research shows that candidates sometimes hesitate to apply if they don't check every box in a job description. We challenge that notion. Your unique experiences and skills might be exactly what we need to enhance our team. Don't let a checklist hold you back – we encourage you to apply. What's Great About Sophos?
Sophos operates a remote-first working model, making remote work the primary option for most employees. However, some roles may necessitate a hybrid approach. Please refer to the location details in our job postings for further information.Our people – we innovate and create, all of which are accompanied by a great sense of fun and team spiritEmployee-led diversity and inclusion networks that build community and provide education and advocacyAnnual charity and fundraising initiatives and volunteer days for employees to support local communitiesGlobal employee sustainability initiatives to reduce our environmental footprintGlobal fitness and trivia competitions to keep our bodies and minds sharpGlobal wellbeing days for employees to relax and rechargeMonthly wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and wellbeing