Quality Assurance Automation Lead

About the jobA 100% foreign owned company belonging to DATALOGIC S.p.A (Italy)Datalogic is a global technology leader in the automatic data capture and factory automation markets, specialized in the designing and production of barcode readers, mobile computers, sensors for detection, measurement and safety, RFID, vision and laser marking systems.Datalogic can boast over 50 years of history, during which it has achieved unique results: approximately 1.200 patents in multiple jurisdictions; 11 research centers and development (in Italy, USA, China and Vietnam); thousands of prestigious partners and customers deployed over five continents. The company has grown constantly over the years, thanks to the dedication with which customer needs have always been at the heart of the quality of its products and to the considerable investments in Research & Development, supported by a management capable of looking to the future.RESPONSIBILITIES:Supervise the activities of design, validation and testing, being responsible for ensuring a detailed understanding of these needs and the submission of proper documentation;Direct work assignments, scheduling, and reviews of work in progress. Handles personnel actions including performance reviews, salary recommendations, and coordination of training and development;Provide the technical governance of the team and ensures its efficiency and the good communication with the other teams, external and internalPromote the continuous improvement process within the product’s life cycle;Participate in department budgeting activities as requiredJOB DETAILS AND SPECIFICATIONSSupervise and lead a team of Software Test Engineers in planning, executing, and managing comprehensive testing strategies for software products.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define test requirements, test cases, and testing timelines.Provide technical guidance and support to ensure the test team delivers high-quality and defect-free software.Coordinate with development teams to understand project requirements and resolve testing-related issues.Conduct and oversee various types of testing, including functional, regression, and performance testing.Implement and maintain test automation following best practice and recommended frameworks from the global testing team to enhance testing efficiency and reuse.Analyze test results and work towards continuous improvement of testing processes.Stay informed about industry trends, testing tools, and best practices, encourage the team to be innovative and to foster new patent proposal.Participate to the regular CMB meeting for reporting the evolution of the development and bug-fixing.Help the director to define the budget and resources plan including selection of SW and HW tools needed for the work.Prepare weekly reports for the direct director highlighting the major achievements, issues and risks related to the development.Provide training for new resources added to the team and planning and monitoring activities to improve the team know-how.Manage internal conflict and found appropriate solution.TECHNICAL SKILLS:Proven experience in software testing, with a focus on automatic identification products.Proven Experience on testing Android products such as Smartphone, Tablets, POS, and Mobile products in general.Strong knowledge of testing methodologies, tools such as Jazz, Robot Framework, Test Complete, and best practices.Experience in test automation and scripting languages.Familiarity with agile development methodologies and continuous integration practices.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Prior experience in managing complex projects from conception to deliverySOFT SKILLS:Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide a technical team.Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.Eager of new technologies and innovationPlanning and time managementREQUIREMENTS:Education: Telecommunication Engineering, Computers Science and Electronic, or related majorLanguage: English (good command in both speaking, writing, reading, listening)YoE: More than 06 years of experience in Testing SWNice to have: ISTQB Foundation certificates, Agile Foundation certificates, API Testing specialist certificatesCAREER OPPORTUNIES:Live in a high-end technology R&D environmentBe proud to see your own developed products sold all over the worldStrong knowledge and skills improvement through practical training and technical experienceCareer promotion with proven capabilitiesOpportunity for overseas training (US, Europe, etc.)BENEFITS:Compensation: Competitive salary and allowance package.Global Mobility: Opportunities to participate in international mobility programs in the United States and/or Italy.Incentives and Rewards: Outstanding Employee Award with attractive bonus, semi-annual KPI rewards, long-term incentives for key positions, and annual performance bonus.Employee Benefits: Complimentary breakfast and lunch, transportation allowance, 24/7 accident insurance, premium healthcare insurance (including dependents), gifts on Vietnam national holidays, and scholarships for employees’ children.Labor Policy: Fully compliant with Vietnam labor legislation, including social and health insurance contributions based on gross salary.Hybrid working (1 WFH day/week)Employee Engagement: Regular sports activities, corporate events, monthly teambuilding sessions, and an annual company trip.