Lead QA Developer

Role: Lead QA Engineer.

Experience: 10+ Years

Job Type: WFO

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Software Development Engineer in Test to drive quality assurance initiatives by leading both manual and automated testing efforts.

In this leadership role, you will manage a team of QA engineers, define testing strategies, and ensure the delivery of high-quality software products.

You will work closely with development, product management, and other stakeholders to design test frameworks, implement automation, and foster a culture of quality and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and manage a team of manual and automation test engineers.
Define and implement comprehensive test strategies covering functional, regression, integration, system, and user acceptance testing.Develop, review, and maintain robust test plans, test cases, and automated test scripts to ensure maximum test coverage.Collaborate with product owners, developers, and business analysts to understand requirements and define test scenarios.Drive the design and implementation of scalable, maintainable automation frameworks using tools such as Selenium, TestNG, JUnit, or equivalent.Oversee manual testing efforts to validate complex workflows, user experience, and edge cases.Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing and faster release cycles.Analyze test results, report defects, and work closely with development teams to facilitate quick resolution.Establish and monitor quality metrics to measure the effectiveness of testing efforts and identify areas for improvement.Promote best practices in software quality assurance and testing methodologies across teams.Coordinate cross-team testing activities and manage risks to ensure on-time delivery of quality products.Stay updated with the latest testing tools, trends, and technologies to continuously enhance testing processes.

Qualifications

Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field.
10+ years of experience in software testing, with at least 4 years in a leadership or lead role.Strong expertise in both manual and automated testing methodologies.Proficient in automation tools such as Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, JUnit, Cucumber, or similar.Hands-on experience with programming/scripting languages like Java, Python, or JavaScript for test automation.Experience in designing and implementing automation frameworks and integrating them with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).Solid understanding of SDLC, Agile methodologies, and quality assurance best practices.Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle complex testing scenarios.Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills.Experience with performance and security testing is a plus.Knowledge of API testing tools (Postman, SoapUI) and database testing is desirable

Apply Here:

Deekshitha@erelego.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deekshitha-2090b1288

Company Address: www.erelego.com

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to ₹2,500,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Rajajinagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Total work (70% Automation and 30% Manual ): 7 years (Required)

Location:

• Rajajinagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka (Required)

Work Location: In person