Lead Quality Control Engineer || Nexucon || Kolkata (WFO)

Job Title: Lead Quality Control Engineer Position Summary We are seeking a Lead Quality Control Engineer to ensure the delivery of high-quality products. You will be responsible for leading the QA team, planning test strategies, coordinating test activities across projects, and directly contributing to manual (and possibly automated) testing. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong technical and team management skills. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Strategy • Lead, mentor, and guide a team of QA/Test Engineers. • Define and implement quality control strategies, test plans, and best practices across the software development lifecycle. • Act as the primary QA representative in planning, sprint grooming, and release readiness meetings. • Drive improvements in test coverage, defect detection rate, and overall product quality. Testing Execution • Review and validate requirements, specifications, and technical design documents. • Create, review, and execute manual and/or automated test cases. • Perform various types of testing including: o Functional and regression testing o System and integration testing o UAT coordination o Smoke and sanity testing o Exploratory and ad-hoc testing Defect Management • Identify, log, and track defects with clear documentation and follow through to resolution. • Analyze test results, identify root causes, and work closely with development teams to resolve issues. Team Collaboration • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product managers, developers, DevOps) to ensure smooth delivery pipelines and clear communication of quality status. • Assist in test environment setup and maintenance. • Ensure adherence to compliance, security, or regulatory requirements (as needed). Required Qualifications • Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. • 6+ years of experience in software testing, with 2+ years in a lead or senior role. • Solid experience with manual testing methodologies; familiarity with automation frameworks is a plus. • Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments. • Strong understanding of SDLC/STLC, QA best practices, and defect lifecycle. • Proficiency in tools such as: o Test management: TestRail, Zephyr, qTest, etc. o Bug tracking: JIRA, Bugzilla, or similar. o Documentation: Confluence, Google Docs, etc. Preferred Qualifications • ISTQB or other professional QA certifications. • Experience testing web, desktop, and mobile applications. • Familiarity with API testing using Postman or similar tools. • Basic knowledge of SQL for database validation. • Exposure to CI/CD tools and understanding of DevOps practices. • Some experience or familiarity with automation tools (Selenium, Cypress, etc.) is a bonus, though not required. Key Competencies • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal abilities. • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. • Attention to detail and passion for product quality.