Test Lead

About the Role :

We are looking for an experienced Test Lead to oversee the testing activities across multiple projects and ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in manual and automation testing, test planning, test strategy development, and team leadership.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams-including development, product management, and business stakeholders - to ensure comprehensive test coverage and defect-free product delivery.

This role requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement in QA processes.

Key Responsibilities :

• Define, document, and implement comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test strategies aligned with project goals and business requirements.
• Determine testing scope, test objectives, and entry / exit criteria for each release or sprint.
• Identify and assess testing risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Ensure adherence to established QA standards, processes, and methodologies (Agile / Waterfall / Hybrid).
• Lead the QA team in executing manual and automated test cases for functional, regression, integration, system, and UAT testing.
• Track and monitor test progress, defect status, and quality metrics throughout the release lifecycle.
• Conduct test reviews and ensure complete traceability between requirements, test cases, and defects.
• Drive continuous improvement in test coverage and quality assurance deliverables.
• Identify areas suitable for test automation and develop strategies for automation coverage.
• Work with automation engineers to design, implement, and maintain automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, etc.)
• Integrate testing activities with CI / CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
• Manage test environments, data, and configuration for both manual and automated testing.
• Lead and mentor a team of QA engineers, ensuring clarity in task assignments, goals, and expectations.
• Conduct knowledge sharing sessions, code reviews, and QA training to upskill the team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning within the QA team.
• Coordinate with project managers, developers, and business analysts to align testing activities with project timelines.
• Communicate testing progress, issues, and risks to stakeholders in a clear and timely manner.
• Collaborate with clients and business teams during UAT and production validation phases.
• Provide test summary reports and recommendations for release readiness.
• Drive the adoption of QA best practices, templates, and metrics across the organization.
• Introduce process automation, defect prevention techniques, and quality measurement frameworks.
• Participate in retrospectives and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance QA efficiency.

Required Skills & Expertise :

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