Lead Quality Assurance Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Test Lead with strong hands-on Automation Testing expertise and

proven leadership skills. The ideal candidate will take complete ownership of testing activities, be

accountable for test strategy, execution, and delivery, and act as the primary point of contact for all

testing-related matters. This role requires close collaboration with stakeholders, participation in

status calls, and ensuring high-quality deliverables across the project lifecycle.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Test Leadership & Ownership.

● Take end-to-end ownership of the testing function for assigned projects.

● Define and implement test strategy, test plans, and test approach aligned with business goals.

● Ensure accountability for all test deliverables, timelines, and quality standards.

● Act as the single point of contact (SPOC) for testing for stakeholders.

Automation Testing

● Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks using Java, Selenium, RestAssured and BDD (Cucumber)

● Identify test cases suitable for automation and ensure optimal automation coverage.

● Review automation scripts and ensure adherence to coding and testing standards.

● Integrate automation execution into CI/CD pipelines.

● Adoption of AI into Automation and daily tasks

● Drive continuous improvement in automation effectiveness and execution speed.

Manual & Functional Testing

● Hands on testing on critical modules and oversee functional, regression, system, integration, and UAT support testing.

● Ensure accurate test case design, review, and execution.

● Validate business requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage.

Team Management & Mentoring

● Lead, mentor, and guide a team of automation test engineers.

● Conduct reviews for test cases, automation scripts, and defect reports.

Defect & Quality Management

● Own the defect lifecycle, from identification to closure.

● Ensure proper defect triaging, prioritization, and root cause analysis.

● Work closely with development teams to resolve issues efficiently.

● Reporting & Stakeholder Communication

● Communicate risks, dependencies, and quality metrics clearly to stakeholders.

Process & Continuous Improvement

● Define and enforce testing processes, standards, and best practices.

● Drive quality initiatives and process improvements across projects.

● Ensure compliance with organizational and client quality standards.

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATION

-8–10 years in Software Testing, with 4+ years in Manual Testing and Minimum of 4 + years in

Automation and Test Leadership .

TECHNICAL SKILLS

● Strong hands-on experience in Python , Java, Selenium WebDriver & RestAssured(API testing).

● Expertise in BDD frameworks using Cucumber

● Knowledge of Maven/Gradle, Git/BitBucket(Version Control), Jenkins(CI/CD tool).

● Knowledge of test case management tools like Xray, Qmetry or Zephyr.

● Strong Understanding of SQL.

● Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies.

● Hands on a SDLC tools like Jira.

Leadership & Soft Skills

● Strong ownership mindset with high accountability.

● Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

● Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under pressure.

● Proven experience leading testing teams in complex projects.

Good to Have

● Experience with performance or security testing tools

● Exposure to cloud-based testing environments.

● ISTQB or relevant testing certifications