Position : QA Lead
Location : Baner, Pune (Hybrid)
Experience : 7+ Years
Mandatory Skills : Selenium, Cypress, Team Leadership
Shift Timing : 2 : 00 PM - 11 : 00 PM IST
Notice Period : Immediate to 15 Days
Role Overview :
We are looking for a skilled QA Lead who can take complete ownership of the testing lifecycle for web and API-based applications. The candidate must have strong technical expertise in automation, solid manual testing experience, and the ability to mentor and guide a QA team while ensuring high-quality releases.
Key Responsibilities :
Leadership & Coordination :
- Lead and mentor the QA team to ensure high-quality execution.
- Establish, refine, and enforce QA processes, standards, and best practices.
- Work closely with development, product, and DevOps teams to support delivery goals.
Test Planning & Strategy :
Develop end-to-end test strategies, test plans, and scenarios.Ensure proper test data management and complete functional and non-functional coverage.Prioritise testing activities based on risk and release timelines.Automation Framework & Execution :
Build and maintain automation frameworks using Cypress, Selenium, and POM.Develop and execute automated test scripts for UI and API testing.Integrate automation suites with CI / CD pipelines for continuous testing.Manual Testing Oversight :
Conduct exploratory and usability testing where required.Oversee regression, sanity, and cross-browser testing activities.Validate new features and ensure stable releases.Defect & Quality Management :
Track, analyze, and manage defects using JIRA or similar tools.Conduct root cause analysis and ensure preventive actions are implemented.Monitor quality metrics and drive improvements across QA processes.Documentation & Communication :
Maintain documentation including test cases, test reports, and release sign-offs.Provide regular testing status updates and highlight risks to stakeholders.Participate in demos and release readiness discussions.Required Skills :
7+ years of QA experience (automation + manual).Strong hands-on experience with Cypress, Selenium, and POM frameworks.Deep understanding of SDLC, STLC, and testing methodologies.Experience with CI / CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.).Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.Proven leadership experience managing QA teams.Excellent communication and collaboration skills.Preferred Skills :
Experience testing web applications and API-based systems.Familiarity with Agile / Scrum workflows.QA certification (ISTQB or similar).(ref : hirist.tech)