Software Test Lead

Company Description Whizz is a full-service, research-focused marketing and software house that helps clients position themselves in the market through data-driven strategies. The company supports brands in reaching their full potential by offering innovative solutions such as social media handling, SEO, media buying, and an in-house design studio specializing in UI/UX design. Each service is tailored to the unique needs and goals of clients, ensuring targeted and effective marketing outcomes. Team members collaborate across disciplines to deliver measurable results and continuous improvement for a diverse portfolio of brands.

Role Description The Software Test Lead role at Whizz Marketing Solutions is a full-time hybrid position based in Cairo, with flexibility for partial work from home. The person in this role will design, review, and maintain detailed test cases and test plans for marketing technology platforms and internal tools. Daily responsibilities include coordinating and executing functional, regression, and integration testing, monitoring defects, and ensuring timely resolution in collaboration with software development teams. The Software Test Lead will manage test activities, track progress, report test metrics, and suggest improvements to testing processes and overall product quality. This role also involves mentoring team members, collaborating with stakeholders to clarify requirements, and ensuring that releases meet agreed quality standards.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in creating, reviewing, and maintaining Test Cases and test documentation.
• Experience in Testing and Test Execution across functional, regression, and integration test cycles.
• Proficiency in Test Management, including planning, coordination, and reporting of test activities.
• Understanding of Software Development processes and collaboration with development teams.
• Experience with test management tools and defect tracking systems.
• Ability to analyze requirements and translate them into clear test scenarios.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Previous experience leading or mentoring testing teams is an advantage.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.