QA Lead
IDEMIA · Casablanca, Casablanca-Settat, Morocco
Software Development · 10,001+ employees
About the role
The QA Lead will define the testing strategy, oversee test execution, and ensure the quality of software deliveries for the MBIS application. They are also responsible for mentoring and upskilling the QA team in automation frameworks and best practices.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's or Engineering degree in Computer Science and possess at least 5 years of experience in software test automation. Proficiency in Java, automation tools like Selenium or Playwright, and experience in a leadership role are required.
Benefits
Full description
Since our founding, IDEMIA has been on a mission to unlock the world and make it safer through our cutting-edge identity technologies. Our technology leadership makes us the partner of choice for hundreds of governments and thousands of enterprises in over 180 countries, including some of the biggest and most influential brands in the world. In applying our unique expertise in biometrics and cryptography, we enable our clients to unlock simpler and safer ways to pay, connect, access, identify, travel and protect public places – at scale and in total security.
Our teams work from 5 continents and speak 100+ different languages. We strongly believe that our diversity is a key driver of innovation and performance.
Purpose
Location: Casablanca, Morocco Contract type: Full-time Work arrangement: After an 8-week onboarding period, you will be eligible to work remotely 2 to 3 days per week.
About IDEMIA Public Security
At IDEMIA Public Security, we support governments and public institutions with innovative identity and security solutions. Our teams develop cutting-edge technologies that help build a safer world by protecting people, assets, and identities.
Job Purpose
As a QA Lead, you will join an agile team of around twenty professionals, including developers, testers, and Tech Leads. You will play a key role in defining the testing strategy, mentoring and upskilling the team, and ensuring the quality of software deliveries. You will also contribute to strategic projects, particularly the development and continuous evolution of the MBIS application.
Key Missions
- Define the testing strategy and ensure comprehensive functional test coverage based on user stories and their acceptance criteria
- Write, review, and validate test plans, test scenarios (BDD/Gherkin), and test campaigns
- Develop, execute, and maintain automated tests, while performing manual testing when required
- Oversee the execution of test campaigns, track defects, and ensure their resolution through to closure
- Mentor, train, and upskill QA engineers on testing tools, automation frameworks, and test automation best practices
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of the test automation framework, quality assurance processes, and overall testing strategy
- Lead the QA team's activities, coordinate technical priorities, and ensure the quality of project deliverables
Profile & Other Information
- Technical Skills:
- Master's degree (Master's / Engineering degree) in Computer Science or an equivalent field
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in software test automation, including experience as a QA Lead
- Strong expertise in designing, writing, reviewing, and executing automated test plans
- Experience leading, mentoring, and developing a QA team in test automation practices
- Proficiency in Java, Cucumber, Selenium or Playwright, as well as Git
- Hands-on experience with Jira, Xray, and Confluence
- Good knowledge of SQL and Agile/Scrum methodologies
- Languages:
- French: Fluent
- English: Professional working proficiency
- Soft Skills:
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and adaptability
- Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail
- Passion for challenges, innovation, and continuous improvement
By choosing to work at IDEMIA, you will join a unique tech company, offering a wide range of growth opportunities. You will contribute to a safer world, collaborating with an international and global community. We value the diversity of our teams and welcome people from all walks of life, regardless of how they look, where they come from, who they love, or what they think.
We deliver cutting edge, future proof innovation that reach the highest technological standards and we’re transforming, fast, to stay a leader in a world that’s changing fast, too.
At IDEMIA, people can develop their expertise and feel a sense of ownership and empowerment, in a global environment, as part of a company with the ambition and the ability to change the world.
Visit our website to know more about the leader in Identity Technologies
www.idemia.com