Test Lead & Release Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Test Lead & Release Manager (DevOps & Product Development Experience) Location : Kochi, Kerala Employment Type : Full-Time Experience Required : 5 to 7 Years Position Overview: We are seeking a highly competent and results-driven Test Lead & Release Manager to join our engineering team in Kochi, Kerala . The ideal candidate will have 5 to 7 years of hands-on experience in quality assurance , release management , and DevOps practices , preferably within a product development environment . This role requires excellent leadership skills, technical acumen, and a proactive mindset to ensure high-quality software delivery and efficient release processes. Key Responsibilities: Quality Assurance Leadership: Lead and manage all aspects of software testing across multiple projects. Design and implement comprehensive test plans and automation frameworks. Oversee functional, regression, integration, and performance testing processes. Mentor junior QA team members and enforce testing standards and best practices. Continuously enhance QA methodologies in line with industry standards. Release Management: Plan, coordinate, and manage software releases across development, staging, and production environments. Define release processes, establish timelines, and ensure adherence to release schedules. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product, Development, and DevOps to ensure readiness for deployment. Maintain release documentation, version control, and rollback strategies. DevOps & Automation Integration: Integrate automated test suites within CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or Azure DevOps. Collaborate with the DevOps team to maintain environment stability and ensure seamless deployments. Utilize containerization tools such as Docker and Kubernetes to support scalable and consistent testing environments. Monitor and report on test coverage, build quality, and release performance. Product Development Involvement: Actively participate in product roadmap discussions, sprint planning, and requirement analysis. Translate product features and user stories into testable scenarios and QA tasks. Provide early feedback on usability, performance, and reliability during product design and development stages. Ensure alignment between business requirements and technical implementations from a quality perspective. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. 5 to 7 years of experience in software testing, release management, and DevOps practices. Proven experience in working within a product development environment. Proficiency in test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, JMeter, Postman). Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git, Docker, and container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes). Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and associated tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence). Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Job Type: Full-time Pay: ₹45,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month Schedule: Day shift Application Question(s): How many years experience do you have in similar field? This posting will be in Kochi. Will you be able to commute? Are you willing to accept the offered Salary range? Work Location: In person Application Deadline: 30/06/2025 Expected Start Date: 25/07/2025