Senior Technical Lead - QA

C1X AdTech Pvt Ltd

Our world-class engineering team spans frontend (UI), backend (Java/Node.js APIs), Big Data, and DevOps, working together to deliver scalable and innovative AdTech products.

Role Overview

Senior Technical Lead QA

You will not only ensure flawless campaign delivery workflows but also bring expertise in automation frameworks, distributed systems testing, and performance benchmarking.

Objectives

• Define and implement a

  comprehensive QA strategy

  (manual + automation) for large-scale, distributed AdTech systems.
• Ensure

  system robustness, reliability, and performance

  of RTB platforms and integrations.
• Champion

  automation-first approaches

  while guiding the QA team on best practices and standards.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, product, and partner teams to validate critical workflows, integrations, and campaign delivery.
  

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and execution of

  end-to-end test strategies

  for backend services, APIs, microservices, and partner integrations.
• Drive

  automation architecture

  using modern frameworks (Playwright, Selenium, REST Assured, TestNG, JUnit).
• Perform

  functional, regression, integration, and performance testing

  , ensuring consistent delivery across distributed systems.
• Validate

  data integrity and compliance

  with OpenRTB and other advertising protocols.
• Build and maintain

  performance benchmarking frameworks

  with tools such as JMeter or Gatling.
• Analyze logs and datasets (Kafka, ELK stack) to proactively identify quality and performance improvements.
  
• Mentor and coach QA engineers, setting quality standards and reviewing test plans, automation scripts, and deliverables.
  
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate QA practices into CI/CD pipelines, enabling faster and reliable releases.
  
• Troubleshoot production issues, campaign delivery, and system-level defects with cross-functional stakeholders.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (equivalent problem-solving skills on LeetCode/HackerRank may substitute).
  

• 8–12 years

  of QA experience, including significant leadership/mentorship in QA or SDET roles.
• Proven expertise in

  test automation frameworks and scripting

  (Java/JavaScript).
• Strong foundation in QA principles, defect lifecycle management, and distributed system testing.
  
• Hands-on with

  automation and manual testing

  in large-scale product environments.
• Familiarity with

  RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and distributed systems

  .
• Proficiency with

  performance testing tools

  (JMeter, Gatling).
• Exposure to

  Kafka, ELK stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana)

  for log and data analysis.
• Experience in

  continuous integration, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps collaboration

  .
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
  

Role Details

• Role:

  Senior Technical Lead – QA (SDET)

• Industry Type:

  Software Product (AdTech / MarTech)

• Department:

  Engineering – Software & QA

• Employment Type:

  Full Time, Permanent

• Role Category:

  Quality Assurance and Testing

  Role & responsibilities

Preferred candidate profile