Lead - Test Automation

Quality Engineering Lead

Project Role : Quality Engineering Lead
Project Role Description : Leads a team of quality engineers through multi-disciplinary team planning and ecosystem integration to accelerate delivery and drive quality across the application lifecycle. Applies business and functional knowledge to develop end-to-end testing strategies through the use of quality processes and methodologies. Applies testing methodologies, principles and processes to define and implement key metrics to manage and assess the testing process including test execution and defect resolution.
Must have skills : Automated Testing
Good to have skills : NA
Minimum 5 year(s) of experience is required
Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education

Summary:
As a Quality Engineering Lead, a typical day involves guiding a team of quality engineers by coordinating cross-functional planning and integrating various ecosystem components to enhance delivery speed and maintain high standards of quality throughout the application lifecycle. The role requires overseeing the development and execution of comprehensive testing strategies that align with business and functional requirements. This position also involves defining and monitoring key performance indicators to evaluate the effectiveness of testing activities, managing test execution, and ensuring timely resolution of defects to support continuous improvement and successful project outcomes.

Roles & Responsibilities:
- Expected to be an SME, collaborate and manage the team to perform.
- Responsible for team decisions.
- Engage with multiple teams and contribute on key decisions.
- Provide solutions to problems for their immediate team and across multiple teams.
- Lead the development and implementation of testing strategies that align with project goals and quality standards.
- Facilitate communication and collaboration between quality engineering and other functional teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery.
- Mentor and support junior team members to foster professional growth and enhance team capabilities.

Professional & Technical Skills:
- Must To Have Skills: Proficiency in Automated Testing.
- Experience in designing and executing automated test scripts to improve testing efficiency and coverage.
- Strong knowledge of testing frameworks and tools to support continuous integration and delivery pipelines.
- Ability to analyze test results and identify areas for improvement in testing processes and product quality.
- Familiarity with defect tracking and test management systems to ensure accurate reporting and resolution.
- Capability to collaborate with development teams to integrate automated testing within the software development lifecycle.

Additional Information:
- The candidate should have minimum 5 years of experience in Automated Testing.
- This position is based at our Chennai office.
- A 15 years full time education is required.