Senior Testing Engineer / Testing Team Lead

Job Summary:

Senior Testing Engineer / Testing Team Lead

Key Responsibilities:

1. Test Strategy & Execution

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable test strategies and plans for various projects.
  
• Review and approve test cases, test scripts, and test data to ensure thorough test coverage.
  
• Execute complex test cases and support team members in issue troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
  

2. Team Leadership & Mentorship

• Lead and mentor a team of manual testers; provide technical guidance and support.
  
• Allocate tasks, set priorities, and monitor workload to ensure timely and high-quality deliverables.
  
• Conduct regular performance reviews and identify training needs.
  

3. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with developers, product managers, business analysts, and other stakeholders.
  
• Participate in design and requirement reviews to provide early feedback on quality risks and testability.
  
• Champion QA best practices within Agile/Scrum development teams.
  

4. Defect & Risk Management

• Manage the complete defect lifecycle: logging, tracking, triaging, and regression validation.
  
• Conduct risk assessments and escalate quality concerns with appropriate mitigation plans.
  

5. Process Optimization & Innovation

• Identify opportunities to improve existing QA processes and introduce test automation where feasible.
  
• Establish quality metrics and monitor progress toward QA goals.
  
• Promote a culture of quality through process documentation, knowledge sharing, and workshops.
  

6. Reporting & Communication

• Prepare detailed test reports, dashboards, and QA summaries for stakeholders and leadership.
  
• Communicate testing status, key metrics, blockers, and risks effectively.
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
  
• 5+ years of experience in manual testing, with at least 1–2 years in a lead or senior role.
  
• Deep understanding of software testing lifecycle (STLC), QA methodologies, and defect tracking processes.
  
• Experience in creating and managing test documentation using tools like

  JIRA, TestRail, QC, Bugzilla

  .
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and analytical skills.
  
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a leadership mindset.
  

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in mobile application testing on Android and iOS platforms.
  
• Hands-on experience in Agile/Scrum environments.
  
• Familiarity with basic test automation concepts is a plus.
  

• ISTQB

  or equivalent testing certification is preferred.
• Exposure to CI/CD practices and basic understanding of DevOps principles.
  

Education Requirements:

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