QA Lead

QA Lead
Type: Full Time
Experience: 6-10 Yrs
Location: Hyderabad

Job Summary:

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior QA Engineer with 6-10 years of experience to join our dynamic Quality Assurance team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in automated testing with tools like Selenium, Playwright, and a solid understanding of SQL for database testing. As a Senior QA Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality products by developing and executing comprehensive test plans, identifying defects, and contributing to the continuous improvement of testing strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Test Automation: Design, develop, and execute automated test scripts using Selenium and Playwright.
• Manual Testing: Conduct exploratory and manual testing as needed, ensuring thorough coverage of functional and non-functional requirements.
• Database Testing: Utilize SQL to validate data integrity, run queries, and ensure database accuracy during testing.
• Test Strategy and Planning: Collaborate with product teams to define test strategies, test cases, and acceptance criteria for new features and releases.
• Test Execution and Reporting: Execute automated and manual tests, log defects, and generate detailed reports on test results, issues, and progress.
• Continuous Improvement: Analyze existing test processes and recommend improvements for efficiency, scalability, and coverage.
• Collaboration: Work closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to identify test requirements and prioritize testing efforts.
• Mentoring and Leadership: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior QA engineers, helping them grow their skills and improve testing processes.
• Performance Testing: In some cases, assist in performance testing to evaluate the scalability and stability of applications.
• Documentation: Maintain clear and comprehensive documentation of test cases, test scripts, and defects.

Required Skills :

• Experience: 6-10 years of experience in QA engineering, with a strong focus on test automation.
• Automation Tools: Proficient in using Selenium WebDriver and Playwright for creating automated tests for web applications.
• SQL: Advanced knowledge of SQL for querying and validating databases, including writing complex SQL queries for data validation.
• Test Frameworks: Experience with test frameworks like JUnit, TestNG, or similar
• Programming Languages: Strong proficiency in Java, Python, JavaScript, or other relevant programming languages for automation scripting.
• Agile Methodologies: Hands-on experience in working within Agile/Scrum environments.
• Bug Tracking: Experience with bug tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Bugzilla).
• Version Control: Proficiency with version control systems such as Git.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Add-on Skills:

Experience with cloud-based testing tools and services (e.g., Sauce Labs, Browser Stack).
Familiarity with performance testing tools like JMeter or LoadRunner.
Experience in API testing using tools like Postman or Rest Assured.

Why Join Us:

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge Al technology in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Collaborative culture that values innovation, creativity, and continuous learning.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Room for growth and advancement within the company.