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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• BS degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, or related discipline
• 8+ years software quality assurance experience
• 5+ years of experience working as a Test Lead

As a Product Quality Assurance Test Lead, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing testing efforts to ensure the quality, reliability and on-time delivery of our software products.
You will work closely with developers, product managers, and other QA engineers to identify testing requirements and implement effective testing strategies. You will apply your expertise to help us accelerate the delivery of high-quality software while reducing manual testing efforts and ensure seamless production deployments, and trouble-free integration of solutions. Very importantly, you will also anticipate post-production issues once solutions are “in the wild” due to technology or environmental changes and work with support teams to address such issues before they become showstoppers. Additionally, you will be responsible for implementing the Quality Engineering Strategy to enhance Test Efficiency & Speed by using various Test Automation techniques across the Products.

The Primary Position Responsibilities are as follows:

• Test Planning and Strategy
• Develop and document the test strategy and plan in alignment with project goals.
• Define testing objectives, scope, deliverables, and success criteria.
• Identify the types of testing required, plan resources, schedules, and tools required for testing activities.
• Test Execution Management
• Oversee the preparation and execution of test cases, ensuring thorough coverage of requirements.
• Monitor the progress of testing activities and ensure adherence to the plan.
• Manage defect tracking, reporting, and resolution processes.
• Test Automation Leadership
• Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of test automation frameworks.
• Ensure a balanced approach between manual and automated testing based on the project’s needs.
• Advocate for continuous integration and testing in the CI/CD pipeline.
• Communication and Stakeholder Collaboration
• Serve as the primary point of contact for testing-related queries from project stakeholders.
• Provide regular updates on test progress, metrics, and results to project managers and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and product owners to ensure clarity of requirements and test coverage.
• Escalate critical issues or risks to appropriate stakeholders promptly.
• Risk and Issue Management
• Identify potential risks in the testing phase and develop mitigation strategies.
• Track and manage critical issues, ensuring they are addressed before release.
• Work proactively to resolve bottlenecks or dependencies impacting testing.
• Reporting and Metrics
• Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for testing, such as defect density, test coverage, and test execution rates.
• Generate and present detailed test reports highlighting progress, risks, and quality trends.