QA Lead / Manager

Key Responsibilities: - Define, implement, and manage QA strategies, processes, and best practices. - Lead and mentor a team of QA engineers across manual, automation, regression, and performance testing functions. - Ensure rigorous regression testing practices are in place to validate new features and prevent reoccurrence of defects. - Plan and execute performance testing strategies to ensure scalability and reliability of applications. - Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (Development, Product, DevOps, PMs) for seamless quality integration across SDLC. - Build and maintain test cases, test data, and automation scripts to support both sprint testing and regression cycles. - Drive continuous improvement through QA metrics and defect analysis. - Implement and manage test automation frameworks and CI/CD pipelines. - Prepare test plans, test summary reports, and quality dashboards for leadership and stakeholders. Required Skills & Experience: - 12+ years of progressive QA experience with at least 4 years in a leadership role. - Strong experience in testing web and mobile apps across platforms and devices. - Expertise in regression testing, performance testing (e.g., load/stress), and test strategy formulation. - Hands-on experience with test case management and defect tracking tools. - Familiarity with automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Appium), and scripting knowledge is a plus. - Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps integration, and test environments. - Strong analytical, documentation, and stakeholder communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: - ISTQB or equivalent QA certification preferred. - Exposure to API testing, security testing, and cloud-based testing environments. - Experience in Agile/Scrum methodologies and fast-paced product environments. Skills: Performance Testing, Api Testing, Agile Methodologies, Test Automation, Selenium Experience: 12.00-17.00 Years