Lead Quality Assurance Engineer

Job description

Job Overview:

We are looking for a highly skilled and
experienced Lead QA Engineer to drive our software testing
automation efforts. You will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and
reliability of our software products by leading the testing process, designing
robust automation frameworks, and mentoring the QA team.

Key
Responsibilities:

1.    Test Strategy &
Planning:

o   
Define and implement comprehensive QA strategies for automation.

o   
Collaborate with stakeholders to understand project requirements and
establish testing objectives.

2.    Automation
Frameworks:

o   
Design, develop, and maintain scalable and reusable automation
frameworks.

o   
Evaluate and integrate automation tools and technologies suitable for
the organization.

3.    Test Execution
& Reporting:

o   
Develop, execute, and maintain automated test scripts for functional,
regression, and performance testing.

o   
Analyze test results, identify bugs, and work with development teams for
resolution.

4.    Team Leadership:

o   
Lead, mentor, and support junior QA engineers.

o   
Promote best practices in testing and automation across the team.

5.    Continuous
Improvement:

o   
Continuously monitor and improve QA processes to align with industry
standards.

o   
Stay updated with emerging trends and technologies in software testing
and automation.

6.    Collaboration:

o   
Work closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders
to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products.

o   
Act as the primary point of contact for all QA-related activities.

Required Skills
& Qualifications:

·  Experience: 5+ years in QA,
with a focus on automation testing and at least 3 years in a lead role.

·  Education: B.Tech
(Computer Science)

·  Technical Skills:

o   
Strong knowledge of automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Appium, Cypress).

o   
Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript).

o   
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems (e.g.,
Jenkins, Git).

·  Methodologies: Solid
understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.

·  Soft Skills: Strong
leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred
Qualifications:

·  Experience in
testing APIs and microservices (e.g., Postman, RestAssured).

·  Familiarity with
performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner).