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We are seeking a highly skilled Sr. Specialist Testing / QA Lead with strong expertise in testing methodologies, automation, and project leadership to oversee testing activities for our projects. The candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams, ensuring high-quality software delivery in an Agile environment. Key Responsibilities: Lead and act as SPOC for customer interface related to testing activities. Develop, review, and maintain detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts for small to medium projects. Conduct test plan reviews and obtain sign-offs from stakeholders. Execute and manage all types of testing: functional, integration, regression, conversion, performance, and security testing. Log, track, and manage defects using tools like Quality Center or JIRA until resolution. Analyze test results and provide feedback to Test Lead/Project Manager. Collaborate with business analysts, developers, and testers to define expected outcomes and verify results. Apply automation tools and frameworks (Tricentis Tosca, Selenium, Cucumber) to improve testing efficiency and coverage. Utilize DevOps concepts and tools to integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines. Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure comprehensive test coverage. Participate actively in Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous process improvements. Lead knowledge management efforts for renewal and upgrade projects. Work flexible hours including weekends if required. Provide leadership, mentoring, and guidance to junior testers. Required Skills & Qualifications: Strong academic background and excellent communication skills. Good reasoning and analytical skills with a solid conceptual understanding of testing methodologies. Proven experience as a Test Lead with responsibility for test planning, execution, and defect management. Hands-on experience with automation tools like Tricentis Tosca, Selenium, and Cucumber. Familiarity with test case and defect management tools such as JIRA and Quality Center. Experience with non-functional testing areas including performance and security. Agile methodology experience is a must. Experience working in technology renewals, upgrades, or tech currency projects is a plus. Exposure to DevOps practices and toolchains. Technical/Quality certifications such as CSTE, ISTQB, CMMI, or LOMA are desirable. Ability to lead work efforts, drive projects forward, and strengthen client relationships. Basic knowledge of web testing and mainframe systems preferred. Additional Attributes: Strong interpersonal skills to inspire confidence and build trust with clients and teams. Ability to apply lessons learned and reuse automation assets across projects. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
