QA Lead Engineer

Location : Bangalore

Notice Desired : Up to 30 days

Experience : 5+ years of total and at least 1-2 years as a Lead

We are seeking a Lead QA Engineer with 5-8 years of experience in software testing, defect tracking, and quality assurance. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and a strong team player with a keen analytical mindset. This role requires hands-on experience in both manual and automation testing, with the ability to lead QA activities for projects and releases alongside the team.

Responsibilities :

- Design, develop, and execute manual test cases to validate software functionality.

- Identify, document, and track software defects using test management tools.

- Lead QA efforts across the project lifecycle, including planning, test execution, and release sign-offs.

- Collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and QA team members for comprehensive testing coverage.

- Perform regression, functional, API, and exploratory testing.

- Participate in test automation by identifying automatable scenarios and contributing to the automation framework when required.

- Ensure on-time, high-quality releases by managing test scope, timelines, and coordination.

- Contribute to and foster a positive and respectful team culture.

Education : Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Computer Science, IT, or related field).

Experience :

- 5-8 years of relevant QA experience

- Minimum 2+ years of experience in leading a team

Must Have :

- Solid Experience in manual testing of web and mobile applications.

- Experience in test automation using Selenium with Python, leveraging BDD frameworks

- Experience with API testing using tools like Postman or equivalent.

- Strong understanding of test planning, test case design, and defect tracking processes.

- Experience leading QA for projects and production releases.

- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.

- Effective collaboration skills able to work with cross-functional teams and contribute to automation efforts as needed.

Good-to-have :

- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control tools (Git, Jenkins).

- Exposure to performance or security testing.

- Experience in Appium for mobile automation testing

Benefits :

- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and industry-leading experts.

- Flexible work environment with the option for remote work (hybrid).

- Professional development opportunities and support for continued learning.

- Dynamic and collaborative company culture with opportunities for growth and advancement.