QA Lead

Job Description

Responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing the testing activities within the project lifecycle. This role involves leading a team of QA engineers, ensuring quality standards are met, and collaborating closely with development, business, and product teams. Key Responsibilities: Test Planning Strategy: Develop detailed test plans and test strategies. Define scope, objectives, resources, and schedules for testing activities. Team Management: Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of QA engineers. Allocate tasks and manage resource availability effectively. Test Execution Management: Oversee manual and automated test execution. Ensure proper documentation of test results and defect reports. Track and report test progress and quality metrics. Process Management: Implement best practices and QA processes. Ensure adherence to Agile methodologies and timelines. Collaboration: Work closely with development teams, product owners, and business analysts. Participate in sprint planning, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups. Risk Management: Identify risks in testing and propose mitigation strategies. Handle defect triage and prioritize resolution efforts. Quality Assurance: Ensure compliance with organizational quality standards. Drive continuous improvement in testing processes and tools. Required Skills Qualifications: Technical Skills: Proficiency in test automation tools (Selenium, RestAssured). Strong knowledge of API testing and SQL queries. Experience with test management tools (JIRA, Azure). Leadership Skills: Experience managing QA teams (offshore/onshore). Strong communication, mentoring, and team-building skills. Methodologies: Familiarity with Agile (Scrum/Kanban). Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality products.