Lead Quality Assurance Engineer

The core responsibilities for the job include the following :

Quality Engineering :

- Develop and execute comprehensive test strategies, test plans, and test cases for API Gateway products, encompassing all facets of API testing.

- Demonstrated experience in software quality assurance with a strong emphasis on backend system testing, particularly API and HTTP protocol-level validations.

- Design and implement automated tests for APIs, UI, and unit components, with seamless integration into CI/CD pipelines.

- Possess in-depth knowledge of message queues, AWS Lambda functions, core AWS services, and AWS log analysis.

- Experience in testing and validation of backend systems for OTT (Over-The-Top) applications is highly desirable.

Process Automation :

- Design and implement robust automation frameworks for backend systems using industry-standard open-source tools (e. g., RestAssured, Pytest).

- Significant experience in automating backend components of OTT-based applications.

- Develop and maintain quality processes and establish measurable quality metrics across various platforms.

- Demonstrate a strong understanding of software development processes and methodologies with the ability to adapt and innovate in dynamic environments.

Knowledge Management :

- Develop and maintain automation dashboards and quality engineering reports to ensure transparency and traceability.

- Evaluate emerging technologies and testing methodologies to enhance automation capabilities and overall software quality.

Requirements :

- Strong team player with the ability to work independently under pressure.

- Strategic thinker with meticulous attention to detail.

- Ability to switch seamlessly between strategic planning and tactical execution.

- Capable of visualizing the broader picture and formulating forward-looking automation and test strategies aligned with business objectives.

- Excellent prioritization skills, able to manage multiple competing demands effectively.

- Demonstrates a high sense of urgency with exceptional project execution and management skills.

- Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving clarity in uncertain situations.

- Highly results-driven with a passion for excellence and continuous improvement.

- Strong collaborative skills, fostering effective teamwork and cross-functional communication.

- Analytical and creative thinker, leveraging technical expertise, business insight, and innovative thinking to solve complex problems.

Technical Competencies :

- Proven expertise in designing comprehensive test strategies and plans for complex, data-intensive applications.

- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or equivalent, to lead automation initiatives across backend and frontend systems.

- Ability to design performance test plans simulating high user concurrency and monitoring key performance metrics.

- Expertise in automating API, UI, and unit tests with full integration into modern CI/CD pipelines.

- Solid understanding and experience with the complete Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including Agile and iterative methodologies.

- Practical experience working with Linux, Android, AWS cloud platforms, and Content Delivery Networks (CDNs).

- Strong coding and logical reasoning abilities, with a focus on building scalable, maintainable, and reliable automation solutions.