Software Quality Assurance Lead

As an SQA Lead at our company, you will be responsible for leading the quality assurance efforts across multiple projects or product lines. Your role will involve hands-on testing, test planning, test Automation, mentoring QA team members, and coordinating with cross-functional teams. You will serve as the bridge between SQA Analysts and Management, driving test strategy, process improvements, and effective defect management. Responsibilities: - Lead and manage a team of QA analysts (Junior and Senior) in planning, execution, and reporting of QA activities. - Develop and implement comprehensive test strategies and plans aligned with project requirements and timelines, defining test objectives, scope, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders. - Strong knowledge in Test cases Design and Review, actively involving in the execution of manual and automated tests, including functional, regression and Integration Testing in Web and/or Mobile applications, also balancing risk-based testing approaches. - Analyze test results, identify defects, and ensure timely resolution. Report on testing progress, coverage, and quality metrics to stakeholders. - Ensure QA deliverables comply with regulatory standards (21 CFR Part 11, GxP, ICH guidelines) where applicable. - Coordinate test environment setup, data preparation, and test execution activities. - Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Developers, and Release Manager to ensure that the application development is according to the quality assurance standards and on time. - Lead defect triage meetings and ensure timely resolution of critical issues. - Mentor junior and senior QA team members, promoting best practices in testing, documentation, and compliance. - Contribute to process improvements by identifying gaps in QA lifecycle and implementing solutions. - Support UAT planning and execution with business stakeholders. - Ensure readiness for audits and regulatory inspections by maintaining QA documentation. - Complete any other tasks that are deemed appropriate for the role assigned by the manager/supervisor. Required Skills, Experience, and Qualifications: - Bachelors or Higher degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Life Sciences, or a related field. - 5+ years of testing experience in Web and/or Mobile applications, with at least 1-2 years in a lead role. - Experience in leading QA teams (onshore/offshore) and coordinating distributed teams. - Hands-on expertise with test management and defect management tools (e.g., Jira, Testiny, Testrail, HP ALM, Zephyr). - Hands-on experience in automation frameworks (Selenium, Specflow, TestNG, JUnit, or similar). - Excellent Communication, documentation, and Analytical skills. - Demonstrates a basic understanding of SDLC, STLC, Agile methodologies, and core software testing principles and concepts. - Strong knowledge in Test cases design and Review, Test execution, and Reporting. - Proactive in driving continuous improvement within QA processes. - Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI) and integrating automated tests. - Strong leadership and mentoring abilities. - Strong background in risk-based testing and test metrics reporting. - Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Desired Skills, Experience, and Qualifications: - Understanding of regulatory standards (21 CFR Part 11, GxP, GDPR) if working in clinical/life sciences domain. - Certifications like ISTQB (Foundation or Advanced levels), or other Test Management credentials are preferred. - Exposure to AI tools to create and update test cases. - Prior involvement in regulatory audits or inspection readiness activities.,