STLC QA Leader (Japanese Bilingual)

Test Lead / QA Specialist (Insurance Domain)Note: Overseas applications are not accepted. For bilingual candidates living in Tokyo. Drive testing strategy and execution for life insurance system projects. The role involves end-to-end ownership of test planning, execution, automation, and quality assurance within an Agile environment.

Key ResponsibilitiesDefine test strategies, estimate efforts, and create/update test plans across project lifecycleDesign and execute system integration test scenarios and test casesCollaborate with stakeholders to review requirements and provide testing insights earlyManage test preparation, execution tasks, and expected outcomes for each requirementReview test cases and results from development teams and vendorsTrack and report defects, issues, and testing progressDrive test automation initiatives and maintain reusable test assetsSupport continuous improvement (PDCA cycle) and Agile delivery processes Required Skills & Experience4+ years in software testing or development5+ years working on life insurance systems projectsExperience leading testing or development teamsStrong knowledge of Agile methodologiesJapanese (JLPT N2+) and business-level English Preferred SkillsExperience in test strategy and planningHands-on with test automation tools (e.g., Selenium and Playwright)Familiarity with test management, performance, or security testing toolsExposure to mainframe systems