Role Overview:
Responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing the testing activities within the project lifecycle. This role involves leading a team of QA engineers, ensuring quality standards are met, and collaborating closely with development, business, and product teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Test Planning & Strategy:
- Develop detailed test plans and test strategies.
- Define scope, objectives, resources, and schedules for testing activities.
- Team Management:
- Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of QA engineers.
- Allocate tasks and manage resource availability effectively.
- Test Execution & Management:
- Oversee manual and automated test execution.
- Ensure proper documentation of test results and defect reports.
- Track and report test progress and quality metrics.
- Process Management:
- Implement best practices and QA processes.
- Ensure adherence to Agile methodologies and timelines.
- Collaboration:
- Work closely with development teams, product owners, and business analysts.
- Participate in sprint planning, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups.
- Risk Management:
- Identify risks in testing and propose mitigation strategies.
- Handle defect triage and prioritize resolution efforts.
- Quality Assurance:
- Ensure compliance with organizational quality standards.
- Drive continuous improvement in testing processes and tools.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in test automation tools (Selenium, RestAssured).
- Strong knowledge of API testing and SQL queries.
- Experience with test management tools (JIRA, Azure).
- Leadership Skills:
- Experience managing QA teams (offshore/onshore).
- Strong communication, mentoring, and team-building skills.
- Methodologies:
- Familiarity with Agile (Scrum/Kanban).
- Soft Skills:
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality products.