Test Lead

SUMMARY:
Test Lead to coordinate all testing activities - automated and manual

POSITION INFO:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Test Lead to oversee and coordinate all testing activities across projects, with a strong focus on both manual and automated testing practices. The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of software testing methodologies, excellent leadership skills, and hands-on experience in designing and executing test strategies in fast-paced environments. This role will be pivotal in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products through structured testing processes and effective team management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of all QA activities across multiple projects.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive test strategies, plans, and scripts for both manual and automated testing.

• Coordinate the test efforts across functional and cross-functional teams including developers, business analysts, and project managers.

• Manage test environments, data, and tools to ensure efficient test execution.

• Oversee the creation, maintenance, and execution of automated test suites using tools like Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or similar.

• Review and ensure adequate test coverage across functional, regression, integration, system, and user acceptance testing (UAT).

• Track and report defects and testing metrics using tools such as JIRA, TestRail, or Zephyr.

• Ensure compliance with quality standards and recommend improvements to processes and tools.

• Mentor and support junior QA team members and ensure continuous knowledge sharing and skills development.

• Collaborate with DevOps or CI/CD teams to integrate automated tests into the deployment pipeline.

Requirements

Essential:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in software testing, with at least 2 years in a Test Lead or Senior QA role.

• Proven experience in both manual and automated testing approaches.

• Strong understanding of QA methodologies, tools, and processes.

• Experience with one or more test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Postman, JUnit, TestNG).

• Proficiency in bug tracking and test management tools (e.g., JIRA, Zephyr, TestRail).

• Solid knowledge of software development life cycle (SDLC), agile, and DevOps practices.

• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to write clear, concise, and comprehensive test plans and test cases.

Desirable:

• ISTQB certification or equivalent is a plus.

• Experience with performance and load testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner).

• Familiarity with APIs and experience using tools such as Postman or SoapUI.

• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.

• Experience in cloud-based environments (e.g., AWS, Azure).