QA Lead Software Engineer

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Requirements:

• Proficiency in QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Strong knowledge of software development life cycle (SDLC).
• Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Appium).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Java).
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions).
• Familiarity with bug tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, Bugzilla) and test case management tools (e.g., TestRail, Zephyr).
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and team-building skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• 5+ years of experience in QA roles, with at least 2 years in a lead or managerial capacity.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
• Experience with mobile application testing is a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of QA engineers.
• Define and implement QA best practices, processes, and metrics.
• Collaborate with development, product, and other cross-functional teams.
• Develop, implement, and maintain test plans and test cases.
• Plan and execute various types of testing, including functional, performance, regression, usability, and automation testing.
• Design and improve automation frameworks for continuous testing.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards across the development lifecycle.
• Identify, document, and track software defects through resolution.
• Analyze testing outcomes and provide insights to improve product quality.
• Identify areas for improvement in testing processes and tools.
• Stay updated on industry trends, tools, and technologies.
• Prepare detailed reports on testing activities, results, and quality metrics.
• Communicate risks and status updates to stakeholders effectively.