Quality Analyst Lead

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced QA & Application Testing Lead to oversee the quality assurance and application testing activities within our organization. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading a team of QA engineers, defining testing strategies, ensuring high-quality software releases, and improving our testing processes.

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Mohali

Responsibilities:

1.Leadership and Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of QA engineers.
• Provide technical guidance and support to the QA team.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and create development plans for team members.

2.Test Strategy and Planning:

• Develop and implement comprehensive test strategies and plans for projects.
• Define testing scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Collaborate with project managers, developers, and stakeholders to ensure alignment on requirements and expectations.

3.Test Execution and Management:

• Oversee the execution of test plans and test cases.
• Ensure all testing activities are carried out efficiently and effectively.
• Monitor test progress and report on test coverage, defects, and risks.

4.Quality Assurance:

• Implement and enforce QA best practices, processes, and standards.
• Ensure compliance with established quality standards and guidelines.
• Conduct root cause analysis of defects and work with development teams to resolve issues.

5. Automation and Tools:

• Identify opportunities for test automation and implement automated testing solutions.
• Evaluate and select appropriate testing tools and technologies.
• Maintain and enhance existing automated test suites.

6.Collaboration and Communication:

• Facilitate communication between QA, development, and other cross-functional teams.
• Provide regular updates on QA activities, test progress, and quality metrics to stakeholders.
• Participate in project meetings, design reviews, and code reviews.

Experience:

1. Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in software quality assurance and testing.
2. Strong background in both manual and automated testing.

Skills:

1. Proficiency in test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, QTP, JUnit).
2. Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
3. Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.

Tools and Technologies:

1. Familiarity with testing tools such as JIRA, TestRail, or similar.
2. Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git).

Education:

1. B.Tech CSE/B.SC IT/BCA/MCA/M.Sc IT or in any related field..
2. Advanced degree or certifications in QA or testing is a plus.