Test Lead (#478)

Main Responsibilities
 

• Estimate testing effort based on requirements and test strategies, create test plans, and update them as needed throughout the project lifecycle.

• Select appropriate testing methods based on the defined test strategy to ensure effective testing (types of tests, methodologies, automation, tools, etc.).

• Participate in product backlog review/requirements review meetings to clarify user stories and requirements early, providing insights from a tester’s perspective.

• Define tasks required for test preparation and execution for each requirement, including the expected results.

• Identify and execute system integration test scenarios and test cases based on the test strategy.

• Review system test cases and results provided by developers (including external vendors).

• Document identified defects and issues using communication or defect management systems.

• Provide regular test progress reports.

• Promote test automation for regression testing, and maintain test cases and automation scripts for reuse.

• Collaborate with the team to determine which tests should be automated, at which level, and with which tools.

• Conduct project retrospectives and execute the PDCA cycle.
   

Required Skills & Experience
 

• 4+ years of software development or testing experience

• 5+ years of project experience in a life insurance company (software development or testing)

• Experience as a team leader in projects or software maintenance (development or testing teams)

• Experience in Agile development (development or testing)

• Japanese language proficiency at JLPT N2 or above

• English proficiency (reporting & conversation)
   

Preferred Skills
 

• Experience in developing and executing test strategies and test plans

• Experience with test automation (e.g., Playwright or other tools)

• Experience using test management tools or performance/security testing tools

• Experience in mainframe development or testing