We are looking for a Lead Quality Assurance Engineer with strong expertise in Windows Forms (WinForms) automation testing, API testing, and test automation framework design.

The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with automation tools for .NET desktop applications, along with the ability to lead QA initiatives, mentor team members, and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead end-to-end quality assurance activities across WinForms, web, and API applications.

- Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks for desktop, web, and API testing.

- Automate Windows Forms applications using tools such as FlaUI, WinAppDriver, Squish, TestComplete, or equivalent.

- Develop and execute functional, regression, integration, UI, API, and performance test suites.

- Perform API automation and validation using industry-standard tools and frameworks.

- Conduct load and performance testing to validate application scalability and reliability.

- Create SQL scripts for data validation and backend testing.

- Review test strategies, automation coverage, and quality metrics to ensure high software quality.

- Lead defect triage, root cause analysis, and release validation activities.

- Mentor QA engineers and establish testing standards, best practices, and automation guidelines.

- Collaborate closely with development, product, and business stakeholders throughout the SDLC.

Required Skills:

- 810 years of experience in Quality Assurance and Test Automation.

- Strong hands-on experience in WinForms automation testing.

- Expertise in API Testing, Web Testing, UI Testing, and Automation Framework Design.

- Experience with FlaUI, WinAppDriver, Squish, TestComplete, or similar automation tools for .NET desktop applications.

- Knowledge of automation frameworks and API automation tools.

- Experience with load and performance testing tools.

- Good knowledge of SQL for data validation and test data creation.

- Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, SDLC, and Agile practices.

- Excellent analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills:

- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and test automation integration.

- Exposure to C#/.NET applications and Windows desktop technologies.

- Familiarity with Azure DevOps, Jira, or other test management tools.

- Experience in performance monitoring and quality metrics reporting.

Leadership Skills:

- Proven experience leading QA teams and driving automation initiatives.

- Strong stakeholder management, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

- Ability to mentor engineers, conduct code reviews, and promote quality engineering best practices.