Quality Assurance Engineering Manager
First seen by Alion on Oct 6, 2026.
QA Engineering Manager
Job Title : QA Engineering Manager
Location : NCR (Gurgaon - Head Office)
Type : Full-Time
Compensation : Up to 25 LPA
About the Role :
Were looking for an experienced QA Engineering Manager to lead quality initiatives across dynamic and fast-paced engineering teams. These teams work on a diverse range of products from complex internal business platforms (covering domains such as sales, inventory, finance, and operations) to highly engaging consumer-facing applications.
In this role, you'll take complete ownership of quality engineering including test automation strategy, quality sprints, triaging, support workflows, and long-term quality roadmaps. You'll be responsible for mentoring and scaling a high-performing QA/SDET team, and for cultivating a strong quality-first mindset across the organization.
You'll also be instrumental in driving shift-left practices, enabling earlier and more effective testing through robust frameworks, tools, and processes. Your leadership will ensure reliable, high-quality releases through structured decision-making and close collaboration with product and engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities :
- Lead the QA function across multiple product teams, defining the quality roadmap and execution plans.
- Design and implement test automation frameworks and tools for web, mobile, and backend systems.
- Drive quality best practices across SDLC including test planning, risk assessment, and automation coverage.
- Build and mentor a team of QAs and SDETs; foster a culture of learning, ownership, and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, design, engineering, support) to ensure product quality at every stage.
- Identify, prioritize, and resolve quality issues efficiently; oversee support-related escalations and RCA workflows.
- Promote adoption of CI/CD pipelines and shift-left testing strategies.
What Makes You a Strong Fit :
- 3+ years of experience in a QA leadership role (QA Lead, QA Manager, SDET Lead/Manager), ideally within the e-commerce or consumer tech space.
- Demonstrated experience in managing and scaling quality teams and driving a quality roadmap from scratch.
- Hands-on expertise in designing and implementing automation tools for both business platforms and consumer-facing products.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to align stakeholders across technical and non-technical functions.
Bonus Points For :
- Prior experience working with ERP platforms such as Odoo, ERPNext, or similar.
- Proficiency in Python, Flutter, PostgreSQL, and working knowledge of cloud platforms like AWS or GCP.
- Deep understanding of modern test automation tools and frameworks such as Selenium, Playwright, or similar.
- Background from Tier 1 technology companies or high-growth startups.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of one of the fastest-growing sectors in India the pet care industry.
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative environment where innovation and ownership are valued.
- Join a mission-driven organization that blends technology, creativity, and compassion.
- Opportunity to make meaningful contributions to products that directly impact families and their furry companions.
- Enjoy a supportive, inclusive, and pet-friendly workplace.
Perks & Benefits :
- Comprehensive health insurance
- A pet-friendly, open, and collaborative work culture
- Real ownership of your projects and career path
- A chance to work on impactful challenges at scale
Skills
Engineering Management, Software Quality Assurance, Mobile App Testing, Automation Testing, Scalability Testing, SDET