Lead and mentor the QA team; design and execute manual and automated test plans; track defects to resolution; improve QA processes; manage tools, environments, and reporting; collaborate with development and stakeholders.
Leadership and Team Management:
- Lead, mentor, and manage the QA team.
- Develop and implement QA strategies and processes.
- Provide training and support to QA team members.
- Assign tasks and manage workload distribution within the team.
Test Planning and Execution:
- Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases.
- Ensure thorough testing covering all functional and non-functional requirements.
- Conduct manual and automated testing as required.
- Identify, document, and track defects through to resolution.
Collaboration and Communication:
- Work closely with development teams to understand product requirements.
- Communicate test results, issues, and risks to project stakeholders.
- Provide feedback on product quality and usability.
Process Improvement:
- Continuously improve QA processes and methodologies.
- Implement best practices for testing and quality assurance.
- Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies.
Reporting and Documentation:
- Prepare and present detailed test reports and quality metrics.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of test plans, test cases, and test results.
Tool Management:
- Evaluate, select, and implement appropriate testing tools and frameworks.
- Ensure proper configuration and maintenance of testing environments.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Proven experience as a QA Lead or similar role.
- Strong understanding of software development and QA methodologies.
- Experience with both manual and automated testing tools (e.g., Selenium, JIRA, TestRail).
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong leadership and team management abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies is a plus.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., ISTQB) are desirable.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with performance and security testing.
- Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
- Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript).
Photon Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IND Office
DLF IT Park 1/124 Mount Poonamallee Road Sivaji Gardens Manapakkam , Chennai, India, 600089
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