Comprehensive QA Assessment : Conduct thorough evaluations of existing QA and testing processes to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement.
Architecture Design : Architect and implement sophisticated testing frameworks and environments, incorporating the latest in Automation and DevOps methodologies
Test Data Management : Develop and implement strategies for managing test data, ensuring data quality, integrity, and compliance with privacy regulations.
Advanced Solution Development : Develop cutting-edge solutions to enhance QA practices, focusing on scalability, efficiency, and integration with DevOps. Utilize AI / ML based solutions where possible for point solutions.
Strategic Reporting : Prepare and present detailed strategic reports that outline findings, insights, and forward-looking recommendations.
Stakeholder Engagement : Engage with executive stakeholders across Development, Product, Business and QA to align QA strategies with business objectives and secure buy-in for advanced technology implementations.
Leadership & Advocacy : Champion the adoption of new testing technologies and methodologies, providing guidance and leadership across QA teams.
Qualifications :
Experience running workshops and assessments to understand requirements and define the core problem statement to address
Domain experience across multiple verticals Retail, BFSI, Healthcare (preferred), HiTech
Understanding of all parts of the QA Lifecycle Functional, Automation, Performance, Reliability, Accessibility
Experience with a RPA tool is a plus, but not essential.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with proven ability to influence Senior Technical Stakeholders.
Excellent understanding of Agile processes like Scrum, Kanban
At least 10 years of professional experience in QA and testing roles, with a minimum of 5 years in a senior technical consulting or architectural position focused on test automation.
Expertise in test strategy formulation and execution, test automation, and QA methodology.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Extensive experience in designing and implementing test automation architectures within complex IT environments
Hands on experience with cloud (AWS Preferred), DevOps, and Microservices architectures
Proficiency with automation tools and frameworks like Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, Cucumber, Postman, RestAssured, SuperTest
Strong programming skills in languages such as Javascript, Python, Java, or Ruby, particularly in a testing context.
Strong Knowledge of Test Data Management practices and SQL based DBs. NoSQL would be a plus, but not essential