Description :

About the Role :

We are seeking a Senior QA Manager to lead our Quality Assurance function during a crucial transformation phase-moving from primarily manual testing toward a fully automated, scalable QA ecosystem.

This role will play a key part in defining our automation strategy, tools, frameworks, and culture of quality across the product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities :

Leadership & Strategy :

- Define and execute the QA roadmap with a strong focus on automation-first principles.

- Establish best practices, metrics, and quality gates across all stages of SDLC.

- Build and mentor a high-performing QA team comprising both manual and automation engineers.

- Partner with Product, Engineering, and DevOps teams to ensure quality is embedded into the delivery pipeline.

Automation Framework Development :

- Lead the selection, design, and implementation of test automation frameworks for API, UI, and regression testing.

- Drive continuous integration of automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.

- Introduce performance, security, and compatibility testing into the QA scope.

Process and Governance :

- Define QA standards, documentation practices, and test environments.

- Implement defect management and root cause analysis processes.

- Introduce metrics such as test coverage, defect leakage, and automation ROI.

Hands-On Contribution :

- Participate in critical test design, code reviews, and tool evaluation.

- Establish automation scripts for high-impact areas during early transition stages.

Required Qualifications :

- 15+ years of QA experience, including at least 5 years in a QA leadership or managerial capacity.

- Proven experience leading QA transformation from manual to automated environments.

- Strong knowledge of test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, PyTest, Postman).

- Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitLab CI).

- Experience with API testing, database testing, and performance testing tools.

- Strong grasp of Agile and DevOps principles.

Preferred Skills :

- Experience with Python or Java-based test frameworks.

- Familiarity with cloud testing environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

- Knowledge of containerized testing (Docker/Kubernetes).

- Exposure to AI-based testing tools or visual regression systems.

- ISTQB or equivalent certification preferred.

Key Traits :

- Strategic mindset with hands-on problem-solving ability.

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

- Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and quality advocacy.

- Passion for continuous improvement and innovation in testing.

Success in the Role :

- Achieve >70% automation coverage within the first year.

- Establish measurable quality KPIs aligned with release goals.

- Build a scalable, reusable, and maintainable automation infrastructure.

- Foster a shift-left quality culture across teams.

Immediate Joiners preferred!!

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