We are seeking a **Chief Manual Tester** to optimize our QA processes.
You will play a key role in leading the QA team and ensuring the production of high-quality software. Your background in functional testing will allow us to sustain an effective testing strategy while accommodating project-specific requirements. If you possess leadership skills and can guide a dedicated team, we encourage you to apply.
**Responsibilities**
- Define and update the Test Plan and Test Strategy based on project requirements
- Coordinate QA Team activities, including planning, estimation, and prioritization of tasks
- Manage process changes and implement improvements to address project developments
- Update Jira dashboards, compile QA statistics, and provide status reporting
- Lead team efforts to progress in automation projects
- Authorize Sprint sign-offs and support production deployment efforts
- Deliver constructive performance feedback to team members
- Attend grooming, planning, and daily standup meetings
- Ensure effective communication across distributed teams in various locations
- Serve as a representative of the offshore team during on-site engagements
- Validate web analytics using tools such as Adobe Analytics
- Analyze product requirements for completeness and consistency
- Log and verify defects with accurate and detailed descriptions
**Requirements**:
- 7+ years of experience in QA focused on functional testing
- 2+ years of leadership experience managing QA teams with 5-8 engineers
- Background in mobile and API/Web services testing at a basic level
- Capability to define and refine Testing Strategy
- Understanding of Agile methodologies
- English proficiency at B2 level or higher
- Reliability and independence in high-pressure situations
- Flexibility to adapt to dynamic project demands
**Nice to have**




- Proficiency in Behavior Driven Development and Gherkin language
- Knowledge of the e-commerce domain
- Competency in identifying and solving problems proactively
**We offer**
- Career plan and real growth opportunities
- Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
- International Mobility Plan within 25 countries
- Constant training, mentoring, online corporate courses, eLearning and more
- English classes with a certified teacher
- Support for employee’s initiatives (Algorithms club, toastmasters, agile club and more)
- Enjoyable working environment (Gaming room, napping area, amenities, events, sport teams and more)
- Adaptable work schedule and dress code
- Collaborate in a multicultural environment and share best practices from around the globe
- Hired directly by EPAM & 100% under payroll
- Law benefits (IMSS, INFONAVIT, 25% vacation bonus)
- Major medical expenses insurance: Life, Major medical expenses with dental & visual coverage (for the employee and direct family members)
- 13 % employee savings fund, capped to the law limit
- Grocery coupons
- 30 days December bonus
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- 12 vacations days plus 4 floating days
- Official Mexican holidays, plus 5 extra holidays (Maundry Thursday and Friday, November 2nd, December 24th & 31st)
- Monthly non-taxable amount for the electricity and internet bills
EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.

📌 Chief Manual Tester (México)
🏢 Epam Systems
📍 México