Lead I - Software Testing

5 - 7 Years
1 Opening
Trivandrum

Senior Test Architect / Test Lead – 5+ Years Experience in Software Testing & QA

Leadership & Strategy:

• Experienced technical test leader with proven ability to recommend tools, frameworks, and provide hands-on guidance to teams.

• Developed and defined comprehensive test architecture and strategy for complex projects.

• Led and mentored testing teams of 10+ associates, including onboarding and upskilling new team members.

• Defined and executed testing strategies across functional, E2E, SIT, UAT, and automation testing layers.

Technical Expertise:

• Strong expertise in Selenium and Appium for automation on web and Android platforms.

• Designed and customized automation frameworks, including integration of reporting components.

• Skilled in automation maturity assessment, feasibility analysis, and defining tooling strategy.

• Automated regression test cases using Selenium WebDriver with Java.

• Conducted test case reviews, defined test estimates, and managed testing schedules.

Quality & Optimization:

• Identified opportunities for efficiency improvement, test coverage enhancement, and optimization in testing processes.

• Deep understanding of Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) using Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

• Good exposure to Bug Life Cycle and defect tracking processes.

Collaboration & Communication:

• Collaborated closely with developers, product managers, and QA teams to align on testing goals and technical expectations.

• Provided technical guidance for resolving complex testing challenges.

• Conducted risk assessments, requirements analysis, and detailed test planning.

• Delivered technical presentations and tailored content to suit different stakeholders and audiences.

Performance & Metrics:

• Defined key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to assess test effectiveness and product quality.

• Strong experience designing enterprise-level system integration testing strategies.

• Coordinated release planning and led testing activities through all phases of the project.

Automation Testing,Webdriver,Cucumber,Rest Assured