A leading global flexible workspace provider is seeking an experienced Lead Quality Engineer to drive quality engineering across its digital platforms in Japan. This role focuses on technical leadership, test automation strategy, and mentoring, working closely with engineering leaders, product managers, and Quality Engineers to ensure reliable, scalable systems.
Responsibilities:
-Lead the Quality Engineering function, defining the technical direction, roadmap, and team goals
-Mentor and coach Quality Engineers on technical skills, best practices, and career growth
-Architect, build, and maintain scalable automated test suites covering API, integration, and UI
-Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and uphold automated quality gates
-Partner with Engineering Managers, Tech Leads, and Product Managers to embed quality throughout the development lifecycle
-Track quality metrics, report on test coverage and technical debt, and drive continuous improvement
-Oversee release validation and production verification across multiple feature teams
-Support concurrent transformation initiatives such as identity integration, payment systems, and access control integrations
Required Skills:
-6+ years of experience in software testing or quality engineering, including technical leadership or mentoring experience
-Strong experience with test automation frameworks
-Experience testing RESTful APIs and backend services
-Good understanding of CI/CD pipelines and automated quality gates
-Ability to design structured and maintainable test cases
-Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and influence engineering teams
-Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Why Should You Apply?
-Lead and mentor a quality engineering team as a technical leader
-Shape a mature automation strategy in a fast-evolving engineering environment
-Work with an international company and global engineering teams
-Hybrid work style with full flextime
-Good benefits, including transportation allowance and learning support
Company Details:
A leading global provider of flexible workspace solutions with a worldwide network of locations and a growing presence in Japan. The company is backed by a major investor and is focused on technology-driven customer experiences and a diverse, international working environment.
Work Location: Tokyo
Working Hours: 9:00-18:00, Monday-Friday (full flextime, no core hours)
Workstyle:
Hybrid
Benefits: Transportation allowance, social insurance, pension plan, online learning platform access, employee benefits program, and qualification subsidy
