ValGenesis - Lead Validation Engineer - Software Quality Assurance (8-10 yrs)

ValGenesis is the market leader in end-to-end digital validation and we are looking for a Lead Validation Engineer to join our team in Chennai. In this role you will drive the validation processes of our cutting-edge products, ensuring they meet the highest quality standards.

Responsibilities :

- Collaborating with Product, Engineering, and Testing teams to gain a comprehensive understanding of product functionalities.

- Reviewing Product Requirements including Epics, User Stories, and Software Requirements.

- Developing thorough test cases in Operational Qualification (OQ) and Performance Qualification (PQ) protocols aligned with guidelines.

- Creating realistic test cases and datasets based on real-world customer scenarios.

- Executing test cases, logging defects, documenting deviations, and reporting test outcomes.

- Peer reviewing test documentation to ensure quality and adherence to standards.

- Working collaboratively in a dynamic team environment with open communication.

- Understanding and adhering to Quality Management System (QMS) standards.

- Leading a team of engineers, providing guidance, overseeing workload, and conducting reviews.

- Managing product validation timelines and ensuring quality deliverables.

Qualifications :

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

- 7+ years of experience in software validation or quality assurance.

- Proven experience leading validation teams and managing projects.

- Strong understanding of software development methodologies like Agile, Waterfall.

- Expertise in various testing types, including functional, regression, performance, and compatibility testing.

- Experience with automation tools and frameworks ( Selenium, Cucumber).

- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Skills :

- Experience with cloud-based platforms and technologies.

- Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, Bash).

- Experience with performance testing tools like JMeter, LoadRunner.

- Certification in software testing.