Skills:
Selenium, Java, Cucumber, Git, ISTQB, Allure, Test Automation, API Testing,
Job Title
QA - Lead
Job Purpose
To design, develop, and execute performance, load, and stress testing for applications and products, ensuring scalability, stability, and responsiveness under varying workloads. The role requires strong hands-on expertise in performance testing tools, scripting, monitoring, and analysis of system bottlenecks, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize product performance.
Qualification
B. Tech/BE/ MCA
Certifications
ISTQB (Certification Prefered)
Experience
6-8 years in QA/testing roles with at least 4+ years in automation, and proven experience in leading automation initiatives independently.
Reporting To
QA Manager
LOCATION:
Bangalore
Responsibilities (includes All Tasks)
Lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable, reusable, and robust automation frameworks across UI, API, and Mobile.
Own the automation roadmap - from tool evaluation/selection to implementation, optimization, and governance.
Collaborate with developers, QA, DevOps, and product teams to enable shift-left testing and continuous integration.
Drive CI/CD pipeline integration (GitLab, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, etc.) and ensure automated quality gates.
Conduct code reviews to maintain script quality and enforce standards.
Define and maintain test data strategies for automation.
Mentor and upskill junior/mid-level QA engineers in scripting, framework usage, and automation best practices.
Partner with manual testers to identify automation candidates and increase overall automation coverage.
Track and report automation coverage, execution, and defect metrics to stakeholders.
- Contribute actively to the Automation COE by creating reusable assets, best-practice guidelines, and innovation initiatives.
Technical Skills /Competencies
MANDATORY
OPTIONAL
- Proven experience building automation frameworks using Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or Appium.
- Proficiency in Java / JavaScript / Python or equivalent scripting languages.
- Expertise in API automation using RestAssured, Postman, or equivalent tools.
- Strong knowledge of BDD/TDD frameworks (Cucumber, TestNG, Mocha, JUnit).
- CI/CD integration with tools like Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps.
- Version control experience (Git, Bitbucket).
- Hands-on with test reporting tools (Allure, Extent Reports, etc.).
- Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban)
Optional/Good To Have
- Performance testing knowledge (e.g., JMeter, k6).
- Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Experience with cloud-based testing platforms (Browser Stack, Sauce Labs).
- Familiarity with security testing concepts.
Soft Skills
MANDATORY
Strong communication and stakeholder management.
Ability to lead automation initiatives independently.
Team mentoring and collaboration across functions.
Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
Problem-solving mindset with proactive ownership.
Ability to work in fast-paced, agile environments.
Preferred
Leadership in test strategy discussions.
Capability to handle conflicts and resolve blockers.
Initiative in improving QA processes and tools.
Adaptability and continuous learning attitude
