Job title: QA Manager (Insurance)
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: IT & Telecommunications / IT・通信
Functional Expertise: Technical (IT) / 技術職(IT)
Salary: Negotiable
Job published: 2025-07-30
Job ID: 63861

Job Description

Drive Quality, Deliver Excellence – Lead the Future of Testing

MUST be in Japan with a working visa

 

■ Job Title

QA Developer ~ Manager

 

■ Company Overview

An innovative and collaborative IT organization dedicated to delivering high-quality software solutions across regulated industries including insurance and financial services. The team champions agile development, test automation, and continuous improvement.

 

■ Your Role and Responsibilities 

  • Define and execute test strategies and plans to ensure product quality.
  • Collect, analyze, and report on test metrics to improve process efficiency.
  • Enforce testing standards and oversee governance practices.
  • Manage release cycles and ensure readiness for deployment.
  • Handle end-to-end defect tracking and resolution.
  • Embed QA activities in agile development cycles.
  • Use Jira for tracking test cases, issues, and project progress.
  • Lead, mentor, and coach QA team members.
  • Review test documentation to ensure completeness and accuracy.
  • Maintain and secure relevant test data.
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders to align testing with requirements.

 

■ Experience and Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in software testing.
  • Strong command of test strategy, planning, and metrics.
  • Familiarity with testing governance and compliance.
  • Experience in the life insurance domain is highly valued.
  • Expertise in defect management and agile methodologies.
  • Skilled in Jira and related QA tools.
  • Demonstrated leadership and team management experience.
  • Excellent communication and analytical problem-solving skills

■ Additional Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of the full software development lifecycle (SDLC).
  • Experience with automated testing tools.
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., ISTQB or equivalent).

■ Good Reasons to Join

- Work in a tech-forward, innovation-driven environment.
- Clear pathways for career progression and upskilling.
- Supportive team culture with open collaboration and knowledge sharing.

 

■ Work Location

Tokyo

 

■ Salary 

Negotiable depending on experience and skills