QA Lead

Role Overview:

Responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing the testing activities within the project lifecycle. This role involves leading a team of QA engineers, ensuring quality standards are met, and collaborating closely with development, business, and product teams.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Test Planning & Strategy:

• Develop detailed test plans and test strategies.
• Define scope, objectives, resources, and schedules for testing activities.

2. Team Management:

• Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of QA engineers.
• Allocate tasks and manage resource availability effectively.

3. Test Execution & Management:

• Oversee manual and automated test execution.
• Ensure proper documentation of test results and defect reports.
• Track and report test progress and quality metrics.

4. Process Management:

• Implement best practices and QA processes.
• Ensure adherence to Agile methodologies and timelines.

5. Collaboration:

• Work closely with development teams, product owners, and business analysts.
• Participate in sprint planning, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups.

6. Risk Management:

• Identify risks in testing and propose mitigation strategies.
• Handle defect triage and prioritize resolution efforts.

7. Quality Assurance:

• Ensure compliance with organizational quality standards.
• Drive continuous improvement in testing processes and tools.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

1. Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in test automation tools (Selenium, RestAssured).
• Strong knowledge of API testing and SQL queries.
• Experience with test management tools (JIRA, Azure).

2. Leadership Skills:

• Experience managing QA teams (offshore/onshore).
• Strong communication, mentoring, and team-building skills.

3. Methodologies:

• Familiarity with Agile (Scrum/Kanban).

4. Soft Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality products.