Quality Assurance Lead

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage QA efforts across multiple parallel projects

Define, implement, and manage comprehensive test strategies and test plans

Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks using Selenium,TestNG, or Cypress

Conduct end-to-end API testing using tools like Postman, RestAssured, or Swagger

Perform performance/load testing using tools such as JMeter or equivalent

Ensure integration of test suites into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.)

Own and manage the defect lifecycle using tools like JIRA or Azure DevOps

Collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to resolve issues and align expectations

Mentor and coach junior QA engineers, ensuring adherence to QA best practices and standards

Maintain clear documentation of test plans, cases, results, and QA metrics.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

8+ years of experience in QA, including at least 2+ years in a lead role

Strong knowledge of manual testing, functional, UI, and regression testing

Proficiency in test automation with frameworks like Selenium, TestNG, or Cypress

Experience in REST API testing using Postman, Swagger, or scripting with RestAssured

Hands-on experience with JMeter or equivalent performance testing tools

Familiar with CI/CD tools and version control systems (e.g., Git, Jenkins, GitHub Actions)

Good understanding of SDLC, STLC, and defect life cycle

Exposure to Agile/Scrum environments

Excellent communication, reporting, and team collaboration skills.

Preferred/ Optional Skills:

Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, or cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)

Experience with test case management tools like TestRail or Zephyr

Exposure to security testing or accessibility compliance