Lead Quality Assurance Engineer - Manual/Automation Testing

Role Overview : The Future University is seeking a highly experienced and passionate QA Lead Engineer to lead our quality assurance efforts. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for defining, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive QA/QC strategies and processes, ensuring the delivery of high-quality software products. You will lead a team of QA engineers, collaborate closely with development and product teams, and drive continuous improvement in our QA practices. Key Responsibilities : QA Strategy and Planning : - Develop and implement a comprehensive QA strategy aligned with the university's software development lifecycle. - Define QA/QC processes, standards, and best practices to ensure consistent and high-quality software releases. - Create and maintain test plans, test cases, and test scripts covering functional, non-functional, integration, and regression testing. - Estimate testing efforts, resources, and timelines for projects. Team Leadership and Management : - Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of QA engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment. - Assign tasks, monitor progress, and provide guidance and support to team members. - Conduct performance reviews and provide feedback to team members. - Facilitate knowledge sharing and training within the QA team. Test Execution and Defect Management : - Oversee the execution of manual and automated tests, ensuring thorough coverage of software functionalities. - Implement and maintain automated testing frameworks and tools. - Identify, document, and track software defects using bug tracking systems (i.e., Jira). - Collaborate with developers to investigate and resolve defects, ensuring timely resolution. - Perform load, stress, and performance testing as needed. Collaboration and Communication : - Collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure quality throughout the development process. - Communicate test results, defect reports, and quality metrics to stakeholders. - Participate in code reviews and provide feedback on code quality. - Act as a liaison between the QA team and other departments. Continuous Improvement : - Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices in QA/QC, and implement them to improve our processes. - Analyze test results and quality metrics to identify areas for improvement. - Drive the adoption of new testing tools and technologies. - Implement and improve CI/CD pipelines related to QA. Technical Skills and Qualifications : - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. - 5-8 years of experience in software quality assurance, with at least 3 years in a lead role. - Strong understanding of software development lifecycles (SDLC) and QA methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall). - Proficiency in designing and executing test plans, test cases, and test scripts. - Experience with automated testing tools and frameworks (i.e., Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, Cypress, Playwright). - Experience with performance testing tools (e., JMeter, LoadRunner). - Experience with API testing tools (i.e., Postman, RestAssured). - Proficiency in using bug tracking systems (i.e., Jira). - Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines (i.e., Jenkins, GitLab CI). - Strong understanding of database concepts and SQL. - Experience with cloud platforms (i.e., AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus. - Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. - Strong leadership and team management skills. - Ability to read and understand code in at least one common language such as Java, Python, or Javascript. Preferred Skills : - Experience in testing educational software or related applications. - Certifications in software testing (i.e., ISTQB). - Experience with mobile testing. - Experience in security testing (ref:hirist.tech)

Location: mohali, IN

Posted Date: 3/26/2025