Lead QA

Must-Have Qualifications & Skills

Education

• - Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

Skills

• Strong understanding of QA methodologies (manual and automated testing).

• Experience with fullstack testing (frontend, backend, APIs, databases).

• Proficiency in automation tools (e. g. , Selenium, Cypress, Playwright).

• API testing using tools like Postman, RestAssured.

• CI/CD integration for automated test execution (e. g. , Jenkins, GitLab CI).

• Experience with version control systems (Git).

• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development processes.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to write clear and concise test plans, test cases, and defect reports.

• Experience in managing outsourced QA teams and coordinating across time zones.

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in software QA roles.

• 2+ years of experience leading QA efforts for fullstack applications.

• Experience in test automation and DevOps-aligned QA practices.

Good-to-Have Qualifications & Skills

Education

• Certifications: ISTQB, Certified Agile Tester, or equivalent.

Skills

• Performance and load testing using JMeter, Gatling, or similar tools.

• Security testing fundamentals (e. g. , OWASP Top 10).

• Experience with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).

• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) for test environments.

• Familiarity with BDD frameworks (Cucumber, SpecFlow).

• Use of test management tools (e. g. , TestRail, Zephyr).

• Experience with monitoring tools (e. g. , Grafana, ELK Stack) for production validation.

Experience

• Experience in testing microservices and distributed systems.

• Background in cross-browser and cross-platform testing.