QA Lead

Job Role: QA Lead

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Gurgaon

Years of experience: 6+ Years

Position Overview

We are seeking a passionate and experienced QA Lead with 6+ years of quality assurance experience (manual + automation) to join our team. In this leadership role, you will drive test strategy, lead the QA team, and ensure the delivery of high-quality software products.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of QA engineers and analysts, fostering best practices in both manual and automated testing.

• Develop, maintain, and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test strategies aligned with project goals.

• Utilize automation frameworks and tools (e.g., Selenium, TestNG, JUnit) to design and develop automated test suites.

• Coordinate closely with cross-functional teamsdevelopment, product, operations to understand testing requirements and timelines.

• Analyze test results, track bug trends, and perform root cause analysis to drive continuous improvement.

• Generate clear and actionable test reports and metrics for stakeholders, recommending process optimizations.

• Implement and advocate for QA best practices, quality metrics, and risk-based testing approaches.

• Ensure adherence to release schedules without compromising on quality; proactively manage testing risks and dependencies.

• Contribute to QA process improvements, including test infrastructure, tools, and methodologies.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 6 years in quality assurance, with hands-on experience in both manual and automation testing.

• Automation Tools: Proficiency with Selenium, TestNG, JUnit (or similar) for building and maintaining test frameworks.

• Leadership: Proven track record of leading QA teams, mentoring members, and driving a quality-first mindset.

• Analytical Skills: Excellent problem-solving, analytical thinking, and ability to perform root cause analysis.

• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to clearly articulate test results, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders.

Testing Methodologies: Solid understanding of different testing types (functional, regression, performance) and methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.).