QA LEAD (QA 4)

About Lepton Software:

Lepton Software is a leading provider of Location Intelligence, Smart Mapping, and GIS-based software solutions, empowering enterprises across Telecom, BFSI, Government, Retail, and Automotive sectors. With over 25+ years of expertise, Lepton delivers innovative geospatial products, network planning solutions, and enterprise-grade digital transformation services across global markets. Our culture encourages ownership, collaboration, continuous learning, and customer-centric innovation.

(A) JOB SUMMARY

We are looking for a QA LEAD (QA 4) who will transform quality engineering by leveraging Generative AI, automation, and modern QA practices. This is not a traditional QA role. The candidate will:

• Drive AI-assisted test case generation and test optimization
• Build automation-first testing systems (UI, API, integration)
• Own quality processes, Jira workflows, and release governance
• Enable engineering teams to adopt continuous testing and shift-left practices

The ideal candidate combines strong QA fundamentals + automation expertise + practical use of GenAI tools to improve speed, coverage, and efficiency.

(B) JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITY

1. QA Strategy & Platform Ownership

• Define and own the quality engineering strategy across products
• Drive shift-left testing, continuous testing, and automation-first culture
• Establish quality benchmarks, SLAs, and release readiness standards
• Standardize QA processes across teams and projects

2. GenAI-Driven Testing (Critical)

• Leverage Generative AI tools (e.g., LLMs, Copilot, internal AI tools) to:

o Generate test cases from requirements, PRDs, and user stories

o Auto-create test scenarios, edge cases, and negative test coverage

o Assist in test data generation and synthetic data creation

• Use AI for:

o Test case optimization and deduplication

o Impact analysis (what to test based on code changes)

o Defect pattern analysis and prediction

• Build internal workflows/prompts/frameworks to scale GenAI usage across QA

3. Test Automation & Frameworks (Critical)

• Design and implement scalable automation frameworks:

o UI (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright)

o API (REST Assured, Postman, Karate)

• Drive high automation coverage for regression and critical paths
• Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.)
• Ensure maintainability, reusability, and speed of automation suites

4. Jira & QA Process Ownership (Critical)

• Own and optimize Jira workflows for QA lifecycle:

o Requirement → Test Case → Defect → Release tracking

• Ensure clear traceability between user stories, test cases, and defects
• Define defect lifecycle, severity classification, and SLAs
• Build dashboards and reports for:

o Test coverage

o Defect leakage

o Release quality metrics

• Drive discipline in sprint QA processes and release governance

5. Test Planning & Execution

• Create comprehensive test strategies, test plans, and test scenarios
• Ensure coverage across:

o Functional

o Regression

o Integration

o UAT

• Coordinate with product and engineering for acceptance criteria

6. Performance, API & Non-Functional Testing

• Drive performance testing using tools like JMeter, k6, etc.
• Validate system behavior under load, stress, and edge conditions
• Ensure API reliability and contract validation
• Collaborate on security testing and vulnerability assessments

7. Defect Management & Quality Insights

• Own end-to-end defect lifecycle management
• Analyze defect trends and perform root cause analysis
• Reduce defect leakage into production through preventive measures
• Provide actionable insights to engineering and product teams

8. Developer & Team Enablement

• Enable developers to adopt unit testing and test automation practices
• Mentor QA engineers on automation, GenAI usage, and best practices
• Build a lean, high-impact QA team (less manual, more automation)
• Promote “quality as a shared responsibility” across teams

9. Observability & Continuous Improvement

• Define and track quality KPIs (coverage, escape rate, flakiness, MTTR)
• Continuously improve QA processes using data and insights
• Introduce modern practices like:

o Test impact analysis

o Risk-based testing

o Continuous quality monitoring

(C) QUALIFICATION & SKILLSET

Core QA & Automation

• 8-12 years in QA with strong automation experience
• Hands-on expertise in:

o UI automation (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright)

o API testing (Postman, REST Assured, etc.)

• Strong programming skills (Java, Python, or JavaScript)
• Experience integrating testing into CI/CD pipelines

GenAI in QA (Must-Have)

• Practical experience using GenAI tools for testing workflows
• Ability to:

o Generate test cases using LLMs

o Use AI for test optimization and coverage improvement

o Build reusable prompts/workflows for QA teams

• Understanding of how AI improves speed, coverage, and efficiency in QA

Jira & Process Excellence

• Deep expertise in Jira workflows, dashboards, and reporting
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum QA processes
• Experience in defining quality gates and release criteria

Performance & Systems Understanding

• Experience in performance testing tools (JMeter, k6, etc.)
• Good understanding of backend systems, APIs, and databases
• Ability to validate complex workflows and distributed systems

Nice-to-Have

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure)
• Familiarity with Kubernetes and microservices architectures
• Exposure to geospatial/GIS systems
• Experience with test management tools (TestRail, Zephyr, etc.)

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Engineering
• ISTQB or equivalent certifications are a plus

LEADERSHIP TRAITS

• Strong ownership mindset (quality = platform responsibility)
• Bias for automation over manual effort
• Data-driven decision making
• Ability to influence engineering and product teams
• Focus on efficiency, scalability, and speed

Why This Role Matters

• You will define how quality is built, not just tested
• Drive adoption of AI-first QA practices
• Direct impact on release velocity and product reliability
• Build a future-ready QA function with high automation and low manual overhead

Why Join Lepton Software:

• Fast-paced, growth-focused environment
• Opportunity to drive processes independently