Title : QA AVP - Operations Years of Experience : 11-15 Years Location : Chennai, Bangalore Mode Of Work : FTE Work Mode : Hybrid (Minimum 3 Days a Week) Mandatory Skills Along with Selenium, Candidate must have strong hands on Experience with Playwright / Cypress (Must be reflecting in Projects) and Performance Testing. Looking for an Ideal candidate who can take the ownership of the role along with the team handling, Client Handling and Project handling. About The Role We are looking for an experienced and visionary AVP QA Operations to lead and manage our quality assurance initiatives across global projects. The ideal candidate will bring a strong blend of hands-on testing expertise (manual and automation), leadership acumen, client engagement skills, and a deep understanding of test management tools and processes. You will be responsible for defining test strategies, overseeing execution, ensuring quality deliverables, and mentoring high-performing & Technologies : Automation : Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Appium, TestProject or Any relevant tool Performance & Security : JMeter, Burp Suite, or Any relevant tool CI/CD & DevOps : Jenkins, GitHub or Any relevant tool Project & Defect Tracking : JIRA, Zephyr, Notion, Asana or Any relevant tool AI-powered testing platforms : Any relevant tool Database Testing : Proficiency in SQL and database testing; knowledge of programming languages like Java is highly desirable API Testing : Postman, and Rest Skill Sets : Proven experience in managing large testing teams and client relationships. Knowledge of domain-specific tools and methodologies in Fintech, Healthcare, Telecom etc., Experience with using AI-powered testing platforms Hands-on experience in using tools like Cypress,Playwright, JMeter, Appium, and Postman. Conduct automation feasibility studies and performance/security testing with tools like JMeter, Burp Suite, and Cypress. Participate in prospect calls and pre-sales activities including demos and requirement analysis. Draft and present project proposals, test plans, and estimates. Ensure regular client communication through status updates, demo sessions, and risk reporting. Deliver project closure documents and conduct final walkthroughs. Lead and manage QA teams across multiple geographies. Provide training, mentoring, and performance evaluation to drive skill development and growth. Build onboarding programs for freshers and laterals, including training frameworks and assessments. Establish QA processes from scratch for new clients/projects. Set up CI/CD integrations with tools like Jenkins, GitHub, and JIRA. Monitor KPIs, perform quality audits, and drive continuous Responsibilities : Lead the development, implementation, and management of QA strategies, plans, and deliverables for multiple projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and industry best practices Oversee and ensure adherence to standard QA and testing processes throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC), including Agile and Waterfall methodologies Manage and mentor QA teams, both onshore and offshore, fostering a high-performance culture and supporting professional development Define, track, and report on key QA metrics, process efficiencies, and productivity to exceed service level agreements (SLAs) and business expectations Collaborate with operations, development, and business analysis teams to identify, prioritize, and resolve operational issues and process defects, driving continuous improvement. Champion the adoption of automation testing, identifying areas for automation, building regression testing capabilities, and leveraging tools such as Selenium, Cucumber, Jenkins, and others Conduct ongoing QA reviews, root cause analyses, and risk assessments to ensure the effectiveness of controls and compliance with standards Prepare and present regular progress reports, risk assessments, and QA outcomes to senior management and stakeholders Ensure effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams, including business, compliance, audit, and technology partners Maintain and enhance QA documentation, including test plans, scenarios, scripts, and reports, ensuring accuracy and completeness Lead initiatives for process excellence, automation, and technology-driven improvements in QA and Attributes : Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and adaptable to change Ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks, and meet tight deadlines Strong leadership presence and ability to influence cross-functional teams Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process optimization skills. Commitment to team development, mentorship, and fostering high-performance cultures. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills. (ref:hirist.tech)

Job Description We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary QA Architect with 15-18 years of experience in Application Testing and Test Management to lead our quality assurance strategy and initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess in-depth expertise in building comprehensive QA roadmaps, defining scalable test strategies, and implementing best-in-class testing practices. You will be responsible for preparing and executing QA roadmaps, Test Plans, and Test Strategies for various projects, ensuring alignment with business goals and technological advancements. The role requires strong proficiency in automation frameworks and tools such as Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, Appium, PostMan, and exposure to AI-powered QA tools. You will develop and maintain robust automation frameworks for UI, API, Performance, and Load Testing, ensuring high standards of reliability and efficiency. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain QA roadmaps, Test Strategies, and Test Plans for diverse projects. Design and implement scalable automation frameworks and libraries for UI, API, and Performance Testing. Lead QA efforts across projects ensuring timely execution, issue resolution, and quality delivery. Work with cross-functional teams including pre-sales to create technical proposals, demos, and QA solutions. Validate testing progress, address challenges, and propose effective workaround solutions when necessary. Evaluate and integrate emerging tools, methodologies, and AI-powered solutions to enhance QA efficiency. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to QA engineers, promoting best practices and process improvements. Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure alignment between technical solutions and business objectives. Skills & Experience 15-18 years of experience in Application Testing and Test Management. Expertise in Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, Appium, PostMan, and familiarity with AI QA tools. Strong experience in Test Automation Framework Development and Performance Testing. Excellent communication, technical presentation, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to coordinate with clients and internal teams to ensure consistent testing standards. Proven leadership in mentoring and guiding QA teams. Experience in identifying and implementing process improvements and QA accelerators. (ref:hirist.tech)