Lead Engineer QA
Ansira Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Software Development · 1,001-5,000 employees
About the role
The Lead Engineer QA will define and execute comprehensive QA strategies while leading end-to-end testing activities in an Agile environment. They are responsible for mentoring teams, driving continuous quality improvements, and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure high-quality software delivery.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must have 8–10 years of experience in Quality Assurance with at least 4 years in a leadership role and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Strong technical expertise in automation frameworks, API testing, performance testing, and SQL is required.
Full description
Experienced QA Lead with 8–10 years in Quality Assurance and 4+ years of team leadership experience. Expertise in defining QA strategies, leading end-to-end testing activities, and ensuring high-quality software delivery in Agile environments. Strong hands-on experience in Automation Testing using Selenium/Playwright (preferably C#), AI-driven automation solutions, API testing, performance testing, SQL, and CI/CD tools. Proven ability to mentor teams, collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, and drive continuous quality improvements.Strong experience in designing test strategies, test scenarios, test execution, monitoring, analyzing results, and reporting quality metrics.
Strong knowledge of QA methodologies and tools, with demonstrated experience in SDET, QAE, or QA Lead roles.
Hands-on experience in Automation Testing using Selenium/Playwright (preferably C#) and building scalable automation frameworks.
Experience in AI-driven automation solutions, intelligent test automation, and automation optimization techniques.
Strong experience in writing SQL queries (Select statements, joins, data validation, and analysis).
Strong expertise in API testing using SOAP and REST services.
Hands-on experience in Performance and Load Testing using tools like JMeter, LoadRunner, or equivalent tools.
Knowledge of deployment automation, continuous integration, and build automation tools such as TFS, Jenkins, TeamCity, or Azure DevOps.
Ability to effectively communicate with all stakeholders, including Product, Development, DevOps, and Business teams.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with proven leadership and collaboration abilities.
Conversant with Agile/Scrum development methodology and release management processes.
Ability to drive QA strategy, quality standards, and continuous improvement initiatives across projects.
Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related fields is required.
Background and Experience:
8–10 years of experience in Quality Assurance, Test Automation, or Software Development roles.
Strong understanding of software engineering principles and web application development.
Proven experience in leading QA teams for enterprise-level applications and distributed teams.
Strong background in QA processes, test strategy planning, automation frameworks, API testing, and performance testing.
Experience in improving QA efficiency through automation and AI-based testing solutions.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in fast-paced Agile environments
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