QA Lead | Chennai

Chennai - India

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 23 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job description

The SQA Lead is responsible for leading the quality assurance efforts across multiple projects or product lines ensuring that software applications meet the highest standards of quality compliance and performance.

This role involves hands-on testing test planning test Automation mentoring QA team members and coordinating with cross-functional teams. The SQA Lead serves as the bridge between SQA Analysts and Management driving test strategy process improvements and effective defect management.

To find out more about our solutions please visit: and manage a team of QA analysts (Junior and Senior) in planning execution and reporting of QA activities.

Develop and implement comprehensive test strategies and plans aligned with project requirements and timelines also defines test objectives scope and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.

Strong knowledge in Test cases Design and Review actively involving in the execution of manual and automated tests including functional regression and Integration Testing in Web and/or Mobile applications also balancing risk-based testing approaches

Analyze test results identify defects and ensure timely resolution Report on testing progress coverage and quality metrics to stakeholders.

Ensure QA deliverables comply with regulatory standards (21 CFR Part 11 GxP ICH guidelines) where applicable.

Coordinate test environment setup data preparation and test execution activities

Collaborate closely with Product Managers Developers and Release Manager to ensure that the application development is according to the quality assurance standards and on time

Lead defect triage meetings and ensure timely resolution of critical issues

Mentor junior and senior QA team members promoting best practices in testing documentation and compliance.

Contribute to process improvements by identifying gaps in QA lifecycle and implementing solutions

Support UAT planning and execution with business stakeholders

Ensure readiness for audits and regulatory inspections by maintaining QA documentation

Complete any other tasks that are deemed appropriate for the role assigned by the manager/supervisor

Job requirements

Required Skills Experience and Qualifications:

Bachelors or Higher degree in Computer Science Information Technology Life Sciences or a related field
5 years of testing experience in Web and/or Mobile applications with at least 1-2 years in a lead role
Experience in leading QA teams (onshore/offshore) and coordinating distributed teams
Hands-on expertise with test management and defect management tools (e.g. Jira Testiny Testrail HP ALM Zephyr)
Hands on experience in automation frameworks (Selenium Specflow TestNG JUnit or similar)
Excellent Communication documentation and Analytical skills
Demonstrates a basic understanding of SDLC STLC Agile methodologies and core software testing principles and concepts
Strong knowledge in Test cases design and Review Test execution and Reporting.
Proactive in driving continuous improvement within QA processes
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins GitLab CI) and integrating automated tests
Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
Strong background in risk-based testing and test metrics reporting.
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Desired Skills Experience and Qualifications:

Understanding of regulatory standards (21 CFR Part 11 GxP GDPR) if working in clinical/life sciences domain.
Certifications like ISTQB (Foundation or Advanced levels) or other Test Management credentials are preferred
Exposure to AI tools to create and update testcases
Prior involvement in regulatory audits or inspection readiness activities.

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