QA Lead

enior experienced QA tech lead who can lead the other YAVA QA teams and potentially evolve into leading the broader YAVA QA practice. Familiarity with AI-assisted testing tools (e.g. Testim mabl Copilot for test generation) is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Design develop and execute test plans and test cases based on product requirements and user stories.
• Perform functional regression integration and end-to-end testing across web and API layers.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using tools such as Selenium Cypress or Playwright.
• Collaborate with developers and product teams to identify log and track defects through resolution.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning daily stand-ups and retrospectives.
• Use AI-powered tools to accelerate test case generation defect prediction and test maintenance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes tools and best practices.
• Ensure traceability of test cases to business and technical requirements.
• Provide clear and concise test documentation and reports.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• MUST HAVE Conversational AI experience in real time experience in projects
• MUST HAVE IBM Watson Experience
• 5 8 years of experience in software testing including both manual and automated testing.
• Proficiency in test automation frameworks (e.g. Selenium TestNG JUnit Cypress).
• Experience testing RESTful APIs using tools like Postman or REST Assured.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted testing tools or AI coding assistants (e.g. GitHub Copilot Testim mabl).
• Strong understanding of SDLC STLC and Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Experience with defect tracking tools such as JIRA or Azure DevOps.
• Solid knowledge of QA methodologies tools and processes.
• Excellent analytical problem-solving and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with performance testing tools (e.g. JMeter LoadRunner).
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g. AWS Azure) and containerized environments (e.g. Docker Kubernetes).
• ISTQB or equivalent QA certification.
• Experience working in regulated industries (e.g. healthcare finance).

Education

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field preferred