QA Lead

About us:

5paisa Capital Ltd. stands at the forefront of India's fintech revolution, offering a comprehensive digital platform for retail investors and traders. With a commitment to democratizing financial services, 5paisa provides a suite of products including stocks, Futures & Options, Mutual Funds, IPOs, all accessible through user-friendly mobile applications and web platforms. Today 5paisa is a go-to platform for serious traders and investors.

Role Summary:

We are seeking an experienced QA Lead with expertise in both automation and manual testing to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of our software applications. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing test strategies, creating detailed test plans, writing test scripts, executing test cases, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software products.

Key Responsibilities:

1.Test Planning & Design:

• Develop comprehensive test strategies and plans for both automation and manual testing.
• Identify and define test scenarios and test cases based on functional and technical requirements.

2.Automation Testing:

• Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks using tools such as Selenium, Cypress, or similar.
• Write reusable, scalable, and efficient test scripts to automate functional, regression, and performance tests.
• Integrate test automation into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing.

3.Manual Testing:

• Conduct detailed manual testing of applications, including exploratory, functional, integration, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Identify, document, and track defects using bug-tracking tools.
• Collaborate with developers to reproduce and resolve issues.

4.Quality Assurance:

• Perform thorough testing of web, mobile, and desktop applications across different platforms and devices.
• Ensure applications meet functional, performance, security, and scalability standards.

5.Collaboration & Communication:

• Work closely with developers, product managers, and business analysts to understand requirements and design test cases accordingly.
• Provide detailed and accurate status reports on testing progress and quality metrics.

6.Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices in testing and quality assurance.
• Keep updated with the latest testing tools, methodologies, and trends.

Key Skills & Qualifications:

1.Education:

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

2.Experience:

• 7+ years of experience in software testing (manual and automation).
• Proven experience with automation tools like Selenium, Appium, Cypress, or similar.

3.Technical Skills:

• Proficient in programming languages like Java, Python, or JavaScript for test automation.
• Hands-on experience with test management and defect tracking tools such as JIRA, TestRail, or Zephyr.
• Strong knowledge of APIs and testing tools like Postman, RestAssured, or SoapUI.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, Git, or Azure DevOps.

4.Domain Expertise:

• Experience in testing web, mobile, and desktop applications.
• Understanding of Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.

5.Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
• Leadership and mentoring experience are a plus.

What You Can Expect:

Learning and Growth

Your journey with us will involve expanding your skill set and shaping your career path.

Dynamic Environment

Mentorship and Leadership

Foster a learning environment by providing mentorship and technical leadership.

This isn’t just another job. It’s a front-row seat to the future of finance — and you’re invited.

We value diversity in all its forms — backgrounds, perspectives, experiences — and are committed to building an inclusive environment where every employee feels respected, heard, and empowered to grow. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, caste, color, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Our hiring decisions are based on merit, capability, and alignment with our values — always.