Head of Quality Assurance

NextGENi - A DotZero Company · Karachi division, Pakistan

FULL TIMEPKR1.8 – PKR2.4 / yr

Job Description

About NextGENi

NextGENi (Next Generation Innovations) is transforming how regional startups build their technology teams. We help ambitious founders build and manage their offshore technology teams at twice the speed and fraction of the cost. We have built tech teams for some of the leading startups in the region including Careem, Dubizzle, and Kavak. Our mission is to create exceptional tech teams while maintaining an unparalleled culture and the highest regard for professional principles.

Job Details

Role: Head of Quality Assurance
Location: Karachi (Hybrid)
Type: Full-Time
Experience Range: 10-12 Years

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Head of Quality Assurance to lead and scale the QA function across multiple engineering teams. In this role, you will define the organization’s quality strategy, drive automation initiatives, and ensure quality is embedded throughout the software development lifecycle. Working closely with Engineering, Product, and customer stakeholders, you will deliver reliable, scalable, and high-quality software solutions. The ideal candidate has a strong background in modern quality engineering, proven experience leading QA teams, and the communication skills to effectively manage both internal and client-facing engagements while driving continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Lead and scale the Quality Assurance function across multiple engineering teams.
Define and execute the overall QA strategy, standards and best practices.
Drive test automation initiatives to improve software quality, test coverage and release efficiency.
Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing QA team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Collaborate closely with Engineering, Product and Delivery teams to embed quality throughout the software development lifecycle.
Partner with clients and internal stakeholders to communicate quality objectives, project progress and delivery expectations.
Establish and track quality metrics, identify risks and implement process improvements to enhance product quality.
Evaluate and adopt modern QA tools, frameworks and methodologies to continuously improve testing capabilities.

Key Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (ISTQB or other QA certifications are a plus).
10-12 years of experience in Software Quality Assurance.
Proven experience leading and mentoring QA teams of 8 engineers or more.
Strong hands-on experience with manual testing, test automation frameworks, and modern quality engineering practices.
Expertise in manual, automation, API, regression, performance testing.
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Familiarity with AI-powered development and testing tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot) to enhance QA processes and engineering productivity.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage directly with clients.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

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Company	NextGENi - A DotZero Company
Location	Karachi division, Pakistan
Type	FULL TIME
Niche	tech
Salary	PKR1.8 – PKR2.4 / yr

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