Job Title: Team Lead QA
Job Level: Senior Level
Report to: Project Lead
Department: Quality Technology
Organization: Airpay Payment ServicesPvt. Ltd (https://www.airpay.co.in/)
Location: Cochin
Job Summary
The Team Lead, Quality will be responsible for leading the QA function by planning, designing, and executing detailed test strategies across web and mobile applications. This role involves hands-on testing (manualand automation), coordinating testing efforts across functional and performance areas, and mentoring QA team members. The ideal candidate should possess strong technical expertise in testing methodologies, experience with automation tools like Selenium, UIPath, Appium, and have prior experience in leading small QA teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Quality Assurance Planning &Execution
- Develop detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test plans and test cases.
- Estimate, prioritize, and plan testingactivities based on project requirements.
- Perform functional, regression, performance (load,stress, reliability), and mobile application testing.
- Automation & Tool Utilization
- Design, develop,and execute automation scripts using Selenium, UIPath, and Appium.
- Maintain and enhanceexisting automation frameworks and test suites.
- Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelineswhere applicable.
- Defect Management & Debugging
- Identify, document, and track bugs thoroughly using defect trackingtools.
- Collaboratewith developers and product managersto resolve issues.
- Perform regression testingafter bug fixes to ensure resolution.
- Collaboration &Requirement Analysis
- Liaise with cross-functional teams to identifysystem requirements and quality parameters.
- Investigate non-conforming software behavior and help in implementing effective solutions.
- Support productmanagers with test feedback duringsprint reviews and planning.
- Team Leadership & Mentoring
- Supervise and guidea QA team of 2–3 members.
- Allocate tasks, conductregular reviews, and support individual development.
- Foster collaboration and knowledge sharingwithin the team.
- Testing Methodology & Documentation
- Ensure adherence to QA best practices, documentation standards, and industry methodologies including BDD.
- Maintain proper QA documentation including test cases, bug logs,and test reports.
- Monitor and improveoverall test coverageand quality benchmarks.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degreein Computer Science,Information Technology, or a relatedfield.
- 7-10 years of experience in software QA including leadership of small QA teams.
- Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, test cycles, and SDLC.
- Hands-on experience in automation testingusing Selenium, UIPath,and Appium.
Skills And Experience
- Testing Expertise: Functional,regression, and performance testing across web and mobile platforms.
- Automation Skills:Strong experience in test automation frameworks and tools.
- Bug Tracking: Experience in tools like JIRA, Bugzilla, or equivalent.
- Team Management: Prior experience in mentoring and managing QA team members.
- Analytical Skills: Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
- Communication: Clear verbal and written communication skills, ability to collaborate across teams.
- Documentation: Proficient in preparing detailedtest plans, reports,and testing documentation
