<p><p><b>Description :</b><br/><br/>Job Title : QA Lead / Test Manager<br/><br/>Job Type : Work From Office (WFO)<br/><br/></p><p>Expected Start Date : Immediate<br/><br/></p><p>Location : Chennai<br/><br/><b>About the Role :</b><br/><br/>We are seeking a highly experienced QA Lead / Test Manager to drive the end-to-end testing strategy, execution, and quality assurance across complex projects.
The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, deep technical expertise in automation, and a proven track record of delivering high-quality software solutions.<br/><br/><b>Key Responsibilities :</b><br/><br/>- Lead and manage the entire testing lifecycle including test strategy, planning, design, execution, automation, and reporting.<br/><br/></p><p>- Design, develop, and maintain advanced automation frameworks using Selenium, Cypress, or equivalent tools.<br/><br/></p><p>- Perform functional, regression, integration, API, performance, and security testing to ensure comprehensive coverage and product reliability.<br/><br/></p><p>- Conduct requirement and impact analysis to ensure 100% test coverage and alignment with business objectives.<br/><br/></p><p>- Perform root cause analysis of defects, collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions, and ensure continuous quality improvement.<br/><br/></p><p>- Maintain high-quality test documentation, including test plans, traceability matrices, and test metrics.<br/><br/></p><p>- Collaborate effectively with developers, business analysts, product managers, and clients to </p><p>communicate testing progress, risks, and quality metrics.<br/><br/></p><p>- Contribute to QA strategy and process optimization, including the adoption of new tools, methodologies, and best practices.<br/><br/></p><p>- Mentor and guide QA engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence within the team.<br/><br/><b>Skills & Expertise Required :</b><br/><br/>- Proven experience in both manual and automation testing within complex, large-scale applications.<br/><br/></p><p>- Strong proficiency in Selenium WebDriver, Cypress, TestNG, JUnit, or equivalent automation frameworks.<br/><br/></p><p>- Hands-on experience with API testing tools such as Postman, RestAssured, SoapUI.<br/><br/></p><p>- Proficiency in test management and defect tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail, Zephyr, Azure DevOps).<br/><br/></p><p>- Solid understanding of SQL, database validation, and backend testing.<br/><br/></p><p>- Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions for automated test integration.<br/><br/></p><p>- Deep understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and collaborative QA delivery models.<br/><br/></p><p>- Strong communication and leadership skills, with proven client-facing experience.</p><br/></p> (ref:hirist.tech)