Applications QA Engineer 3

About Us
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, e.g., 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

  ManualContribute and perform test coverage reviewsOrganize regression activity of the team and own status reportingLead the complete delivery for a large project(s) with minimal support
AutomationCan 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 approvals
What 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-system level testing and a strong desire to learn automated testing tools such as Selenium or Provar.
• 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.
• Expertise in creating, planning, and executing test strategies and test plans to promote quality in all aspects of delivery
• Amenable to work on EMEA Shift (4PM-1AM)
  

Desirable:Salesforce experience or familiarity with related enterprise systems.Experience with CICD pipelining for deployment (e.g., Bamboo, Jira, Git, Atlassian).Hands-on experience with QA tools like Provar and automation frameworks.Exposure to performance testing and monitoring. #LI-Remote #FC1 #B2
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. While we are a remote first organization, applicants must have legal authorization to work in the jurisdiction where the position is posted, without requiring employer sponsorship. ·   Our people – we innovate and create, all of which are accompanied by a great sense of fun and team spirit ·   Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks that build community and provide education and advocacy ·   Annual charity and fundraising initiatives and volunteer days for employees to support local communities ·   Global employee sustainability initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint ·   Global fitness and trivia competitions to keep our bodies and minds sharp ·   Global wellbeing days for employees to relax and recharge  ·   Monthly wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and wellbeing
Our Commitment To You We're proud of the diverse and inclusive environment we have at Sophos, and we're committed to ensuring equality of opportunity.   We believe that diversity, combined with excellence, builds a better Sophos, so we encourage applicants who can contribute to the diversity of our team.  All applicants will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, sex, gender reassignment, marital status, race, religion or belief, color, age, military veteran status, disability, pregnancy, maternity or sexual orientation.  We want to give you every opportunity to show us your best self, so if there are any adjustments we could make to the recruitment and selection process to support you, please let us know. 
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