QA Lead

We are Ascentic, a Swe-Lankan Software development partner in Colombo. Founded in 2017 to support Swedish clients with their software needs we have quickly scaled up into a stable, yet still growing, teenage company. Today we are over 110 geeky, fun-loving and ambitious Ascenders, working together to create the best workplace in Sri Lanka. We are now expanding our business in Sweden and are looking for a QA Lead to join our company.


Our Dream Hire
Confidence in developing thorough test strategies for complex products
Deep understanding of SDLC methodologies, with the capability to apply industry best practices to achieve high-quality deliveries
Mastery in test automation across all layers, from Selenium with SpecFlow in .NET or Playwright for web applications
Create and execute automated tests for REST APIs using RestSharp or similar technologies
Implement and maintain mobile test automation using Appium
Track record of implementing DevOps principles and technologies, with a focus on Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)
Proactive identification of opportunities to enhance quality assurance capabilities
Stay updated on Quality Assurance (QA) trends and advocate for continuous self and team improvement
Ability to confidently lead and unite the team using company processes and practices
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Solid interpersonal, communication, and customer management skills
Be responsible for the projects test strategy and process prepare and govern the UAT planning and reporting for product releases



Preferred Qualifications
7+ years of QA experience.
Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field
Professional certification such as ISTQB will be an added advantage
Experience from working in the healthcare sector


What you’ll do
Work on-site in Sweden for different consulting projects with our Swedish clients
Provide consultancy when needed across projects regarding manual, automation, performance, and API automated tests
Be at the forefront in leading and driving teams to develop, maintain, and use an automation framework
Stay up to date with industry best practices, new testing tools, and test strategies
Develop and apply relevant testing processes to new and existing products to meet the quality needs
Providing trusted advice for your team and your customers