The Job in a Nutshell

As a Software Testing Lead, you'll be at the heart of ensuring our projects meet the highest quality standards. You'll be responsible for building and leading a strong Testing Team, defining the testing scope for each release, and making sure we have the right resources in place to get the job done. You'll also track key testing metrics to measure success and continuously improve our processes. From planning and deploying testing efforts to ensuring smooth execution, your leadership will play a crucial role in delivering top-notch products!

What Will You Do

• Lead and mentor a team of QA automation engineers.
• Define and implement test automation strategies to improve software quality and efficiency.
• Collaborate with development, product, and DevOps teams to integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines.
• Advocate for best QA practices and quality standards across teams.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance automation frameworks for UI, API, and performance testing.
• Design and execute automated test scripts using tools like Selenium, Appium, Cypress, TestNG, and JUnit.
• Manage test data, test environments, and test execution strategies.
• Identify, track, and report software defects, ensuring timely resolution.
• Perform root cause analysis and drive continuous testing process improvements.
• Optimize test execution times and ensure scalable automation solutions.
• Monitor system performance with load, stress, and scalability testing.
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, and business stakeholders to define test requirements.
• Provide clear test reports, defect reports, and quality metrics.
• Promote a shift-left testing approach to catch defects early in the development cycle.

What Are We Looking For

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science or relevant field
• Experience: 5+ years in software testing, with at least 2 years in a lead role.
• Automation Tools: Proficiency in Selenium, Appium, Cypress, Playwright, or similar frameworks.
• Programming Languages: Strong coding skills in Java, Python, JavaScript, or C#.
• API Testing: Experience with REST Assured, Postman, or SoapUI for API automation.
• CI/CD: Hands-on experience with Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar tools.
• Test Management: Knowledge of tools like JIRA, TestRail, or Xray.
• Performance Testing: Familiarity with JMeter, Gatling, or LoadRunner is a plus.
• Cloud & DevOps: Understanding of AWS, Azure, or GCP testing strategies.
• Soft Skills: Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• ISTQB or other relevant certifications.

Who Will Excel

• Candidates with previous experience working in Startup, SaaS, F&B, or Fintech industries, possessing certain certifications, and being familiar with specific systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with mobile automation testing (Appium or similar).
• Knowledge of containerized testing using Docker and Kubernetes.