m360 Research - Lead Quality Assurance Engineer - Automation Testing (5-7 yrs)

Position Title : Senior QA Lead

Department : Quality Assurance

Business Unit Mission :

M3 Global Research is seeking an experienced Senior QA Lead to join our Quality Assurance team. This role will be pivotal in ensuring the delivery of high-quality, reliable software by establishing automation testing frameworks, defining testing strategies, and guiding the QA team. The ideal candidate has a strong background in automation testing, excellent problem-solving skills, and a keen attention to detail, working closely with stakeholders to align QA processes with business goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

- Develop and implement a robust automation testing strategy, ensuring scalability and efficiency in the testing process.

- Lead the design and execution of test cases, test scripts, and test data to validate software quality.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and provide testing expertise during all phases of the software development lifecycle.

- Mentor and guide junior QA team members, promoting best practices in test automation and manual testing.

- Establish and monitor key metrics to track QA performance, quality improvement, and testing coverage.

- Identify and troubleshoot complex issues in testing environments and production.

Outcomes :

- Ensure high-quality releases with minimal defects in production.

- Establish and maintain a strong automation framework that enhances test coverage and efficiency.

- Build effective working relationships with stakeholders, ensuring alignment on quality standards and expectations.

Competencies :

- Analytical mindset with attention to detail.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for cross-department collaboration.

- Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment.

Knowledge and Skills :

- Proficiency with automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Appium, Cypress).

- Strong knowledge of testing methodologies, including functional, regression, and performance testing.

- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and integration of automated tests.

- Experience in scripting languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript) and SQL.

Education and Training Required :

- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

- 5+ years of experience in QA, with at least 2+ years in automation testing.