Lead Quality Assurance Engineer

Johnson Controls Ltd

Pune

Not disclosed

Work from Office

Full Time

Min. 7 years

Job Details

Job Description

Lead QA Engineer

A QA Lead manages the entire testing process, focusing on strategy, team leadership, and quality control to ensure software meets standards before release. Key responsibilities include defining test plans/strategies, overseeing execution, mentoring junior testers, collaborating with Dev/Product teams, managing timelines, reporting metrics, driving automation, and resolving complex issues to ensure product reliability and user satisfaction. Key Responsibilities
  • Team Leadership & Mentorship:
    • Lead, guide, and mentor QA team members. 
    • Assign tasks, monitor progress, and provide constructive feedback. 
    • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. 
  • Execution & Oversight:
    • Oversee test execution, including manual and automated tests. 
    • Review test documentation (plans, cases, reports). 
    • Manage defect tracking, conduct root cause analysis, and drive resolution. 
  • Collaboration & Communication:
    • Liaise with Product, Development, and other stakeholders. 
    • Provide status updates to management and report on quality metrics. 
    • Act as the primary escalation point for testing issues. 
  • Process Improvement & Automation:
    • Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation. 
    • Design/improve automation frameworks and integrate CI/CD pipelines. 
  • Risk Management:
    • Apply risk-based testing principles. 
    • Define and implement risk mitigation strategies for testing. 
  • Strategy & Planning:
    • Define quality standards and metrics, and ensure alignment with project goals. 
    • Plan testing phases (alpha, beta, UAT) and manage timelines/milestones. 
    • Develop overall test strategies, plans, and procedures. 
Core Skills Required
  • Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
  • Deep understanding of testing methodologies and industry best practices.
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in test management tools and automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Jira).
  • Proactive approach and ability to work effectively in Agile environments. 

Experience Level

Senior Level

Job role

Work location

Pune Cerebrum, India

Department

Software Engineering

Role / Category

Software Quality Assurance and Testing

Employment type

Full Time

Shift

Day Shift

Job requirements

Experience

Min. 7 years

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Name

Johnson Controls Ltd

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