Manager - Software Test Engineering (Android- SDET/Automation)

As a Manager of Software Test Engineering specializing in Android and SDET/Automation for Consumer apps, you will play a pivotal role in leading the quality assurance efforts for our Android mobile applications. The primary objective of this position is to ensure that our consumer-facing products are not only reliable and user-friendly but also of the highest quality. You will be responsible for overseeing a team of QA engineers, both manual and automation, as well as establishing and implementing best practices to deliver exceptional user experiences. Your collaboration with product, design, and engineering teams will be essential in achieving these goals. Based in Bangalore, you will bring with you a wealth of experience spanning 10 to 14 years in the QA field. You will be managing a team of 10 to 15 QA Engineers and reporting directly to the VP of Engineering. Your responsibilities will encompass owning the quality strategy for our Android apps, mentoring and leading the QA team, defining and implementing test plans and processes, and driving automation strategies to enhance coverage, reduce regression time, and expedite release velocity. Collaboration with cross-functional teams will be key to ensuring comprehensive test coverage and timely deliverables. Additionally, you will be expected to monitor and manage quality metrics, KPIs, and defect leakage rates, oversee test cycles across various releases, and recruit, train, and develop QA team members as the team expands. Your leadership will be crucial during critical launches and incident resolutions. The ideal candidate will possess over 10 years of QA experience, with at least 2 to 3 years in a QA leadership role. A strong background in managing QA for high-quality consumer-facing mobile apps with a significant user base is essential. Proficiency in the Android platform and QA lifecycle is a must, along with experience in both Manual and Automation testing including UI, API, Regression, and Performance testing. Hands-on experience with tools such as Appium, Espresso, JUnit, Selenium, TestNG, Jenkins, and CI/CD pipelines is required. Familiarity with crash reporting and mobile analytics tools like Firebase and Crashlytics is highly desirable. Demonstrated ability to manage and scale QA teams, coupled with excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills, will set you up for success in this role. While not mandatory, experience with iOS or web QA, exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies, knowledge of bug tracking tools like Jira and TestRail, and a background in start-up or high-growth environments would be advantageous. Join us in this exciting opportunity to lead the QA efforts for our Android mobile applications and contribute to delivering exceptional user experiences.,