About Inspire Brands: Inspire Brands is disrupting the restaurant industry through digital transformation and operational efficiencies. The company’s technology hub, Inspire Brands Hyderabad Support Center, India, will lead technology innovation and product development for the organization and its portfolio of distinct brands. The Inspire Brands Hyderabad Support Center will focus on developing new capabilities in data science, data analytics, eCommerce, automation, cloud computing, and information security to accelerate the company’s business strategy. Inspire Brands Hyderabad Support Center will also host an innovation lab and collaborate with start-ups to develop solutions for productivity optimization, workforce management, loyalty management, payments systems, and more. QE Lead Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented QE Lead to oversee the quality assurance process for our software products. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software testing, test automation, and team leadership. You will be responsible for defining QA strategies, managing a team of QA engineers, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions. Key Responsibilities: Lead and mentor a team of QA engineers, providing guidance and support. Define and implement QA processes, test strategies, and best practices. Collaborate with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure test coverage. Design, develop, and maintain automated and manual test cases. Manage test planning, execution, defect tracking, and reporting. Ensure timely delivery of high-quality software releases. Continuously improve QA processes and tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. Monitor and report on key quality metrics. Required Skills and Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. 10+ years of experience in software testing, with at least 2 years in a lead role. Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, tools, and processes. Hands-on experience with test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, TestNG). Experience with performance and security testing is a plus. Familiarity with Agile / Scrum development methodologies. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI). Preferred Qualifications: ISTQB or equivalent QA certification. Experience in cloud-based environments (AWS, Azure). Knowledge of programming / scripting languages (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript). Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: It is the policy of Inspire Brands Inc.™ (“IRB” or the “Company”) to treat all employees and applicants for employment fairly and to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national original or ancestry, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship, military service or veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all employment practices including recruiting, hiring, placement, pay, promotions, transfers, training, leaves of absence, and termination. Inspire Brands, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employment harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, national original or ancestry, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship, military service or veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Improper interference with the ability of IRB’s employees to perform their expected job duties will not be tolerated. Show more Show less