About the role:
Are you passionate about software quality, security, and being a member of a high-impact team Join Black Duck, a leader in application security, where we deliver intelligent, context-aware risk management solutions. We seek a Lead Software QA Engineer to drive the QA Automation strategy, mentor engineers, suggest and implement improvements to our overall QA process, and safeguard code quality for the Continuous Dynamic product line.
Job location : Black Duck, Bangalore (Prestige Blue Chip Park, Near Dairy Circle)
Work mode : Hybrid, 3 days WFO.
Experience : 10+ Years
Key responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the QA Automation Engineering team to define testing strategies and ensure code quality for the Continuous Dynamic product line through comprehensive manual, automated, and exploratory testing of web applications
- Provide mentorship to QA Engineers while coordinating and assigning work for the Automation team. Responsibilities include creating and refining automated tests, validating product quality in pre‑prod and production, and managing our growing portfolio of automation workflows
- Understand and leverage container technologies such as Kubernetes and Docker; in a continuous integration lifecycle
- Partner cross‑functionally to perform acceptance, regression, usability, and exploratory testing to ensure product quality and enhance the user experience
Mandatory skills and experience:
- 10+ years experience in a technical, hands-on QA role, focusing on web applications, in an Agile/Scrum setting
- Demonstrate expertise in the following areas:
- Programming/coding concepts, advanced Linux command line scripting, and at least one scripting language (Python preferred; Ruby or Perl are also acceptable)
- Automated and manual testing of web applications
- Troubleshooting/working with containerized services (Kubernetes, Docker)
- At least one of the Web automation frameworks (preferably Selenium Webdriver and Robot Framework)
- Exhibit advanced expertise in acceptance, regression, exploratory, and usability testing, providing strategic guidance on test approaches and driving quality across complex product areas
- Leverage deep knowledge of defect‑tracking systems such as JIRA, Bugzilla, or equivalent platforms to lead efficient triage processes, optimize workflows, and ensure high‑quality issue management across teams
- Excellent troubleshooting, defect reporting, planning, and communication skills are required
- Strong experience in API testing and automation using Postman
- Experience with version control software (preferably GIT)
- Must be a team player and possess a desire for building consensus
- BA/BS Degree (MS Preferred) in an Engineering, or related field; or equivalent practical experience
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience with Kubernetes, Docker and Ansible
- Experience creating test cases based on design documentation (knowledge of Test Link is a plus)
- Experience with continuous integration
- Exposure to security testing or application security tools is a plus
