IT QE Lead - Octopus by RTG
- robusta
- Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
- Full-time
وصف الوظيفة
Who we are;
Octopus by RTG is enabling a key partner organization to grow their tech teams while focusing on AI. We are currently looking for the right pioneers to join the team!
Octopus is proud to be part of the Robusta Technology Group (RTG), a leading tech group. With a decade of experience and a successful track record of delivering over 300 projects across Europe, the Middle East, and North America, RTG has established itself as a preferred employer in the Egyptian market. Octopus and Robusta are building a bridge between Europe and Africa, creating tailored hub solutions to connect companies with top talent across the globe.
Octopus is specialized in rapidly assembling remote & onsite global tech teams that are fully aligned with the culture and practices of a particular brand. By providing tailored hubs to suit its clients needs, Octopus gives companies all the advantages of remote work and offshoring without all the negatives.
Quality Leadership & Oversight
- Guide and mentor product teams on IT Global Quality Strategy guidelines.
- Ensure all teams understand and fulfill the defined Quality Gates across every phase of the IT product lifecycle.
- Monitor the fulfilment of Quality Gates and ensure corrective actions are defined and effectively implemented.
- Oversee and maintain a quality overview across all teams within Platforms and ARTs (Agile Release Trains).
- Act as the primary point of contact for all quality-related topics within platforms, ARTs, and product teams.
Quality Monitoring & Reporting
- Gather quality metrics, generate, and publish team-specific quality reports.
- Provide feedback to the QA Manager to help improve and evolve the Quality Strategy.
- Promote transparency and ensure adherence to internal quality guidelines across external and internal teams.
Agile Support & Collaboration
- Collaborate closely with Scrum Masters and RTEs to support Agile methodology adherence.
- Foster collaboration and a one-team spirit among all stakeholders.
- Support the onboarding of new team members to ensure alignment with quality standards and practices.
Strategic Involvement
- Make critical decisions regarding quality improvements and corrective actions with confidence.
- Help establish and maintain rigorous quality standards to position the company as an industry leader.
- Ensure quality is built into each step of the Product Development Lifecycle.
Note: This is not a hands-on testing role. Instead, you will oversee quality across the process.
متطلبات الوظيفة
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (preferred).
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in Quality roles within software development.
- Strong background in implementing and promoting quality standards and best practices.
Technical & Methodology Expertise
- Deep understanding of the complete Product Lifecycle, including:
- Project management
- Risk management
- Release management
- CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment)
- Verification & Validation (V&V)
- Product maintenance and delivery planning
- Familiarity with Agile principles and methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
- Experience with SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of Azure DevOps (ADO) for:
- Work item tracking (Epics, Features, User Stories, Test Cases, Defects, Tasks)
- Reporting
Additional Knowledge Areas
- CI/CD pipelines and automation strategies.
- Requirements and risk management.
- Release management and operations/maintenance (incident management).
- Familiarity with quality standards, maturity models, and test automation frameworks.
- Experience with eCommerce platforms like:
- SAP Hybris / SAP Commerce Cloud
- Microsoft Dynamics 365
- Workday (HR)
- Knowledge of data management and data quality (a strong plus).
- A broad quality mindset that extends beyond just testing is crucial.
