Role Overview :

- Build, manage, and mentor a team of QA engineers (manual + automation).

- Define and enforce best practices for test planning, execution, and automation.

- Develop and own the test strategy for all products - web, mobile, API, backend.

- Review test plans and ensure coverage aligns with business and technical requirements.

- Oversee both manual and automated test execution during release cycles.

- Drive initiatives to improve test efficiency, reliability, and scalability.

- Collaborate with Engineering, Product, and DevOps to ensure smooth releases and high quality.

- Report on quality metrics and provide actionable insights to leadership.

- Own the defect lifecycle management and risk mitigation process.

- Evaluate and introduce new tools/technologies to improve QA capabilities.

- Participate in resource planning, hiring, and performance reviews.

This is a fully-remote opportunity based in India. Standard work hours are from 8 am to 5pm IST.

What You Need to Succeed :

- 10+ years of experience in QA, with at least 3+ years in a QA leadership or managerial role.

- Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science or related field with a solid foundation in computer science.

- Hands-on experience in both manual and automation testing.

- Proven experience in managing QA for Agile/Scrum teams and using JIRA/Confluence.

- Experience in formulating quality standards, testing technical specifications, and standard construction.

- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Bonus Points :

- Experience in a big-data or high-growth product environment.

- Familiarity with performance, mobile, and security testing tools (e.g., JMeter, OWASP ZAP).

- Experience managing teams across time zones or remote teams.