Quality Assurance Engineer

Job Description: QA Lead

Position Overview:

We are seeking a QA Lead with strong expertise in both manual and automation testing to oversee the quality assurance process across our software development lifecycle. The ideal candidate will lead a team of QA engineers, design test strategies, and ensure delivery of high-quality products through rigorous testing practices.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Strategy:

• Lead and mentor QA team members, fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
• Define and implement QA processes, standards, and best practices.
• Collaborate with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to align testing strategies with business goals.

Manual Testing:

• Develop and execute detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and user acceptance testing.
• Identify, document, and track defects, ensuring timely resolution.

Automation Testing:

• Design, develop, and maintain robust automation frameworks (e.g. Playwright).
• Automate regression and smoke test suites to improve efficiency.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous validation.
• Capability to use AI for Test case generation and execution.

Quality Metrics & Reporting:

• Define KPIs for QA effectiveness (defect density, test coverage, release readiness).
• Provide regular reports on test progress, quality metrics, and risk assessments.
• Drive root cause analysis and preventive measures for recurring issues.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of QA experience, with at least 1+ years in a lead role.
• Strong knowledge of manual testing methodologies and SDLC/STLC.
• Hands-on experience with automation tools (Playwright, Selenium, Cypress etc.).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Java, JavaScript, or similar).
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI).
• Familiarity with test management tools (JIRA, TestRail, Zephyr).
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• Experience in performance testing (JMeter, LoadRunner).
• Knowledge of API testing tools (Postman, RestAssured).
• Exposure to cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Exposure to AI.