QA lead (Automation)
- Haptiq Lab
- 8 - 13 years
- Pune
- 14 days ago
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Job Description
QA Lead (Automation Testing)
Job Summary:
We are looking for an experienced QA Lead to drive quality assurance processes, ensuring
the delivery of high-quality software solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive
experience in manual and automation testing, API testing, mobile testing, and non-
functional testing while efficiently managing a team. This role requires a strategic mindset
to define and execute test strategies, ensuring product stability, security, and performance.
The QA Lead will work closely with cross-functional teams to maintain high testing
standards and improve QA efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Test Planning & Strategy
- Develop comprehensive test strategies, test plans, and test cases for various testing types.
- Define test objectives, scope, and timelines aligned with project requirements.
- Identify test risks and mitigation strategies to ensure smooth test execution.
- Implement best practices in test case management and documentation.
- Continuously improve QA processes and implement industry best practices.
2. Manual & Automation Testing
- Conduct functional, regression, integration, and system testing across platforms.
- Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks using Selenium WebDriver,
Playwright, Cypress, and other automation tools.
- Identify automation opportunities and implement test scripts to improve efficiency.
- Ensure end-to-end test coverage by integrating manual and automated testing efforts.
- Work with development teams to integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines.
3. API & Mobile Testing
- Perform API testing using tools such as Postman, REST Assured to validate service
requests, responses, and authentication.
- Ensure API integration testing aligns with business logic and functional requirements.
- Conduct mobile application testing (Android & iOS) for usability, performance, and
functionality.
- Automate API and mobile test cases for consistent validation.
4. Non-Functional Testing
- Execute performance and load testing using JMeter to analyze system behavior under
different conditions.
- Ensure compliance with security, scalability, usability, and accessibility standards.
- Conduct security testing to identify vulnerabilities and ensure application safety.
- Work with DevOps and engineering teams to optimize CI/CD testing integration.
5. Team Leadership & Coordination
- Lead and mentor the QA team, providing technical guidance and best practices.
- Assign tasks, track progress, and conduct regular team sync-ups.
- Foster collaboration between QA, development, and business teams.
- Establish effective defect tracking, triage, and resolution processes.
- Conduct training sessions and knowledge-sharing activities for the QA team.
6. Communication & Reporting
- Track and report quality metrics, defect trends, and test execution status.
- Work closely with stakeholders to align QA efforts with business goals.
- Collaborate with DevOps to maintain seamless CI/CD pipelines.
- Utilize JIRA, Slack, and other tools for efficient communication and defect tracking.
- Prepare detailed test reports and documentation for audit and compliance purposes.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- 7+ years of experience in QA, automation testing, and team leadership.
- Strong expertise in manual and automated testing methodologies.
- Proficiency in automation tools such as Selenium WebDriver, Playwright, Cypress.
- Experience in API testing (Postman, REST Assured) and mobile testing (Android, iOS).
- Hands-on experience in performance testing using JMeter.
- Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and testing
methodologies.
- Experience with cloud-based testing environments (AWS, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes).
- Familiarity with CI/CD integration, DevOps, and test automation best practices.
- Experience using JIRA, Slack, and test case management tools.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and mentoring abilities.
- Experience in risk-based testing and compliance requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of security testing principles and tools.
- ISTQB Certification or equivalent is a plus.
- Hands-on experience with AI-driven test automation frameworks.
- Exposure to emerging technologies in test automation and performance testing.
Job Details:
Location: Baner, Pune
Job Type: Hybrid 3 days from office
Salary: Competitive & Based on Experience
Job Classification
Industry: IT Services & ConsultingFunctional Area / Department: Engineering - Software & QARole Category: Quality Assurance and TestingRole: QA Team ManagerEmployement Type: Full timeContact Details:
Company: Haptiq LabLocation(s): Pune
Keyskills: Non Functional Testing Cypress Playwright Automation Testing Webdriver Ci Cd Pipeline Framework Design Api Integration Selenium Cucumber
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