Quality Assurance Lead

• Develop and implement comprehensive test strategies, detailed test plans, and test data aligned with project goals.
• Oversee the execution of test cases across various testing types, monitor test progress, identify defects, and track test coverage, and generate comprehensive test reports and metrics to assess software quality.
• Design, develop, maintain, and evolve optimal test automation solutions in the areas of App, Web, or API
• Drive automation initiatives and integrate them into the CI/CD pipeline using Azure DevOps (ADO) or similar
• Triage and prioritize defects based on severity and impact, track defect lifecycle and coordinate with development teams for resolution, analyze defect trends to identify root causes and prevent recurrence.
• Continuously evaluate testing processes and identify areas for improvement, implement new testing methodologies or tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Mentoring and supporting other members of the team, with automation practices which can enhance the testing process.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including project managers, developers, and clients, manage expectations and address concerns related to testing activities, provide regular updates on test progress and quality status.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.
• 6+ years of hands-on experience in software testing, focusing on web and mobile applications.
• 3+ years of experience coordinating and overseeing other Test Analysts' work, including mentoring and providing testing expertise on test processes and best practices.
• Proficiency in implementing and maintaining test automation using Selenium, cypress, Java, Katalon and JavaScript, with mobile app cloud testing exposure.
• Experience in API automation using tools like RESTAssured, Karate, and Postman.
• Familiarity with performance testing tools such as JMeter or similar.
• Hands-on Test Automation experience using Android Studio, XCode, Cross-device testing, or similar, etc.
• Experience in Jira
• Technical troubleshooting, including log file analysis and basic data analysis
• Exposure to cloud platforms like Azure and AWS, facilitating efficient testing in cloud environments.
• Excellent collaboration skills, with the ability to engage in internal and external technical discussions.
• Great communication skills in the English language, with a good command of verbal and written.
• Ability to work under competing deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• ISTQB foundation testing certification or equivalent.
• Previous experience in coordinating testing activities over multiple release cycles.
• Previous experience in Financial or Banking products