Quality Assurance Lead - Java/Javascript

Job Title : QA Lead. Experience : 6 - 15 Years. Job Location : Chennai. Timing : 9Am 6Pm (5 days in a week). Skills : CI/CD, Java/Javascript/Python, HTML, CSS, Cypress API Testing, docker,. Job Description :. Roles & Responsibilities : Team Management : - Interviewing, hiring, and mentoring skilled QA engineers. - Designing and delivering training programs to enhance team expertise in testing methodologies and tools. - Ensuring seamless onboarding for new team members to integrate them into the QA process effectively. - Delegating testing tasks based on individual team member strengths and expertise. Quality Assurance Strategy : - Establishing and maintaining robust QA processes, standards, and guidelines. - Defining quality benchmarks and performance metrics for testing deliverables. - Driving the adoption of automated testing frameworks and tools to improve efficiency. - Monitoring the QA lifecycle to ensure alignment with business and technical requirements. Project Oversight : - Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure quality objectives align with project goals. - Reviewing test plans, strategies, and coverage to ensure thorough validation of features and functionality. - Managing testing timelines, priorities, and resource allocation for multiple projects. - Ensuring all deliverables meet defined quality standards before deployment. Cybersecurity and Compliance (Good to have) : - Implementing secure testing practices to identify vulnerabilities and ensure application security. - Ensuring compliance with organizational policies and industry standards for testing. - Promoting security awareness within the QA team and enforcing best practices. Collaboration and Communication : - Working closely with cross-functional teams, including product Owners, Scrum Team (TPM, Dev, QA, UI) and DevOps teams to align quality goals with project requirements. - Participating in Agile ceremonies like sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives. - Providing clear and actionable test reports and metrics to stakeholders. Key Competencies : Technical Expertise : Programming Skills : - Primary Languages : Any Programming Knowledge (Java, JavaScript or Python). - OOP Concepts : Understanding object-oriented programming principles. - Scripting : Writing automation scripts efficiently. Automation Frameworks : - Any Automation tool and its framework (Playwright (Preferrable), Cypress and Selenium). Web Technologies & Debugging : - HTML, CSS, JavaScript (Understanding DOM structure). - XPath & CSS Selectors (For element identification). - Dev-Tools Debugging (Using browser dev tools for element inspection). API Testing : - Postman (For manual API testing). - Playwright/Selenium (Rest Assured)/Cypress API Testing (Built-in API automation). CI/CD & DevOps Integration : - Git/GitHub/GitLab/Bitbucket (Version control). - Jenkins / GitHub Actions / GitLab CI/CD (Continuous integration & automation execution). - Docker (Running tests in containerized environments)-Additional. - Kubernetes (For scaling automation in cloud environments)-Additional. Cloud & Cross-Browser Testing : - Browser-Stack / Sauce Labs (For cross-browser testing) Additional. - Lambda-Test (Cloud-based test execution) Additional. Test Management & Reporting : - TestNG / JUnit (For Java-based automation frameworks). - Allure Reports / Extent Reports (For detailed reporting). - JIRA / TestRail (Test case management & bug tracking). Database & Backend Testing : - SQL (For validating backend data). Leadership and Team Management : - Ability to mentor and inspire QA teams to achieve high performance. - Fostering a collaborative environment that emphasizes quality and accountability. - Managing team conflicts and facilitating resolution with empathy and fairness. Strategic Thinking : - Defining long-term QA goals aligned with OKR. - Identifying opportunities for process improvement and innovation. - Anticipating risks and developing mitigation strategies for quality assurance. Project Management : - Expertise in Agile and Scrum methodologies to support iterative development. - Setting realistic test schedules, tracking progress, and ensuring timely delivery. - Managing defective lifecycles and coordinating with development teams to resolve issues. Communication Skills : - Effectively communicating testing progress, challenges, and solutions to stakeholders. - Translating complex QA findings into actionable insights for non-technical audiences. - Providing constructive feedback to the QA team and collaborating teams. Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking : - Analyzing complex testing scenarios and devising effective solutions. - Proactively addressing testing bottlenecks and system inefficiencies. - Driving a culture of continuous improvement and innovation in QA processes. Budget and Resource Management : - Managing QA tool licenses and optimizing testing resource allocation. Interpersonal Skills : - Building rapport with team members, stakeholders, and other departments. - Handling conflicts and facilitating collaborative problem-solving. - Encouraging a positive, quality-focused team culture. Focus on Innovation : - Staying updated on emerging testing tools, trends, and technologies. - Promoting automation and AI-based testing to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Adaptability and Resilience : - Handling changes in project priorities or scope with flexibility and focus. - Maintaining composure and efficiency under tight deadlines. Results Orientation : - Ensuring test deliverables meet or exceed quality benchmarks. - Tracking measurable outcomes to evaluate team and project success. (ref:hirist.tech)

Location: chennai, IN

Posted Date: 4/19/2025