QA Lead

As a QA Lead at Vaibhav Global Limited (VGL), you will be responsible for overseeing the quality assurance efforts for software development and IT systems. Your role will involve providing guidance to the QA team, developing and implementing QA strategies, creating detailed test plans, and overseeing testing processes to ensure high-quality product delivery. Your key responsibilities will include: 1. Leadership and Strategy: - Lead the QA team through guidance, mentoring, and performance management. - Develop and implement QA strategies, methodologies, and processes. - Act as a liaison between development, business, and stakeholders to ensure QA alignment with project goals. 2. Test Planning and Execution: - Create detailed, comprehensive test plans and test cases. - Define and track quality metrics, including defect densities and open defect counts. - Oversee functional, performance, security, and regression testing. 3. Process Optimization: - Drive continuous improvement in testing processes, tools, and methodologies. - Evaluate and integrate automation tools to increase testing efficiency. 4. Team Management: - Manage a team of QA analysts and engineers, including task allocation, performance reviews, and skill development. - Foster a culture of quality and accountability within the team. 5. Collaboration and Communication: - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand system requirements and design testing solutions. - Communicate QA status, risks, and solutions effectively to stakeholders. 6. Risk Management: - Identify and mitigate project risks related to quality and delivery timelines. - Proactively address defects and coordinate resolution efforts with development teams. Requirements: - Bachelors degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. - More than 7 years of experience in quality assurance, with at least 3 years in a lead role. - Strong understanding of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes. - Experience with test automation tools like Katalon, Selenium, Appium, or similar. - Good to have knowledge of programming/scripting languages such as Python, Java, or C#. - Familiarity with Agile and DevOps practices. - Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. - Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. - Effective verbal and written communication skills. - Experience with CI/CD pipelines and knowledge of cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud would be a plus. - Certification in QA or Testing (e.g., ISTQB, CSTE) is preferred. Location: Jaipur, India Salary Range: 12,00,000-16,00,000 INR Yearly Level: 6 Experience: 8+ Years Qualification: Graduation/Post-Graduation Work Mode: Onsite Job Type: Full-time,