QA Lead

Role Summary

The QA Lead will play a key role in ensuring the quality and reliability of a global data platform implementation. This position involves defining and executing test strategies developing automation frameworks and supporting cross-functional teams across data API and web components. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in test automation integration testing and Agile environments with a focus on continuous quality improvement throughout the development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive test strategies and test plans including detailed test cases scenarios and acceptance criteria.
  

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Data API and Web) to define and execute test strategies within an Agile SAFe framework.
  

• Design and implement automated testing frameworks using .NET (C#) and Python for functional and regression testing.
  

• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines within OpenShift environments to enable continuous testing.
  

• Conduct manual and peer testing activities with development teams to validate new features and ensure system integrity.
  

• Identify log and manage defects using JIRA ensuring timely tracking triage and resolution.
  

• Generate detailed test reports including test coverage results defect trends and recommendations for quality improvement.
  

• Collaborate with stakeholders to refine acceptance criteria and ensure testing aligns with business objectives.
  

• Support non-functional testing aspects such as performance security and data validation as needed.
  

Deliverables

• Refined and comprehensive test strategy documentation.
  

• Well-defined acceptance criteria and peer-reviewed test plans.
  

• Automated testing framework and scripts (.NET C# and Python).
  

• Manual test execution results and validated defect logs.
  

• Continuous testing setup integrated with OpenShift pipelines.
  

• Regular test reports and quality dashboards for stakeholders.
  

Required Expertise

• Experience: 5 years in software testing with focus on API and web application testing.
  

• Automation: Strong hands-on experience with test automation frameworks and tools using .NET (C#) and Python.
  

• Frameworks & Tools: Proficiency in Selenium Playwright or equivalent test automation tools.
  

• Test Design: Solid understanding of Gherkin syntax and BDD test design.
  

• DevOps Integration: Proven experience implementing testing pipelines within OpenShift or other CI/CD environments.
  

• Defect Management: Proficiency with JIRA for issue tracking and lifecycle management.
  

• Bonus Skills:
  

  • Knowledge of OpenShift YAML and deployment pipelines.
    

  • Experience with Data Quality testing tools (e.g. Databricks Unity Catalog).
    

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  

• Strong organizational and reporting abilities with attention to detail.
  

• Proven ability to work effectively in complex cross-functional environments.
  

• Fluent in English (written and verbal).