Position Summary

We are looking for a highly skilled QA Lead to oversee all aspects of quality assurance, including test strategy, automation, defect management, and AI-driven testing methodologies. The ideal candidate will lead the QA team, drive process improvements, and ensure the seamless delivery of high-quality software products.

Key Responsibilities

Test Strategy & Execution :

• Develop and implement comprehensive test plans covering functional, non-functional, regression, and exploratory testing.
• Define test automation strategies, leveraging AI-driven test automation tools where applicable.
• Ensure effective test data management and environment setup.
  
  

Automation & AI-Driven Testing

• Develop and maintain automated test scripts for UI, API, and performance testing.
• Utilize AI-powered tools to enhance test efficiency and reduce manual effort.
• Implement self-healing test automation frameworks where & Quality Management :
• Identify, document, and track defects through resolution.
• Collaborate with developers, DevOps, and product teams to improve software quality.
• Establish and enforce QA best practices and industry standards.
  
  

Leadership & Team Management

• Mentor and coach junior QA engineers, promoting best practices.
• Conduct code reviews for test scripts and automation frameworks.
• Champion continuous integration and test-driven development (TDD).
  
  

UI & Cross-Platform Testing

• Ensure pixel-perfect UI accuracy across mobile, tablet, and desktop.
• Conduct cross-browser and responsive testing.
  
  

Continuous Improvement & Collaboration

• Enhance QA processes, tools, and test automation frameworks.
• Work closely with Product, Design, and Development teams to align QA with business goals.
• Maintain detailed test documentation to ensure consistency across projects.
  
  

Requirements

Experience : Minimum 5+ years in a QA role, with at least 2 years in a lead position.

Technical Skills

Frontend testing (Next.js + React) :

• Unit Testing : Jest + React Testing Library
• UI Testing : Playwright or Cypress
• E2E Testing : Cypress
  
  

Backend testing (NestJS + Python Microservices) :

• Unit Testing : Jest (NestJS) + Pytest (Python)
• API Testing : Postman (AI) + Newman or Supertest (NestJS)
• Load Testing : k6 or :
• Experience with test management tools (e.g., JIRA, Zephyr).
• Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, JavaScript).
• Hands-on experience with AI-driven testing frameworks (Testim, Mabl, Applitools).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Knowledge of agile and scrum methodologies.
• Exposure to security testing tools and best practices.
  
  

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work independently and lead a team effectively.
  
  

Education : Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

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