QA Test Lead

We are seeking a QA Test Lead who can drive quality across the testing lifecycle, establish best practices, and lead testing initiatives with strong ownership and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end QA activities, including planning, execution, reporting, and release sign-off.
• Own quality outcomes and proactively identify and mitigate risks.
• Design, execute, and automate API tests.
• Plan and perform Non-Functional Testing (Performance, Load, Stress, and Scalability).
• Validate application data using SQL queries and database testing techniques.
• Develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts managed through GitHub.
• Drive testing best practices, standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor team members and provide technical leadership on testing strategies.
• Collaborate with Product, Development, and Business teams to ensure quality delivery.

Required Skills

• Strong experience in API Testing (Manual & Automation).
• Hands-on experience with Functional and Non-Functional Testing.
• Strong SQL and database validation skills.
• Experience managing and executing test automation scripts via GitHub.
• Knowledge of test automation frameworks and CI/CD practices.
• Experience working in Agile delivery environments.

Key Competencies

• Strong Ownership and accountability.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to take Initiative and drive improvements.
• Proven experience as a Test Lead or Senior QA leading testing activities.
• Strong understanding of Quality Engineering and Testing Best Practices.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Positive attitude with a collaborative, results-oriented approach.

Preferred

• Experience with Performance Testing tools.
• ISTQB or relevant QA certifications.
• Experience in enterprise-scale application testing.