Testing Lead

Prodapt -
Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

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Job details

5 days ago

Qualifications

Jira
BCS
CI/CD
ISTQB Certification
Azure
Computer Science
Kubernetes
Test management tools
Enterprise Software
Cucumber (software testing tool)
DevOps
Mobile applications
Engineering
LoadRunner
Test automation
Selenium
Git
M.Eng
Master's degree
Functional testing
Microservices
SQL
AWS
Analysis skills
Docker
Bachelor's degree
Continuous integration
REST
Mentoring
Scrum
GitHub
APIs
Software testing
Agile
Leadership
Jenkins
GitLab
Communication skills
Mobile testing
SDLC
Information Technology

Full job description

Overview:

We are looking for a Test Lead with strong telecom domain experience to own end-to-end test strategy, planning, and execution for large-scale transformation engagements. The role involves defining test approach across functional, integration, automation, and performance testing, leading a team of test engineers, and acting as the primary quality point of contact for delivery and client stakeholders. You will work closely with the Technical Architect/Lead on requirement and design walkthroughs, and with the Delivery/Project Manager on release readiness.

Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of QA engineers/testers.
Define and implement the overall test strategy, test approach, and test plans.
Review business and technical requirements and identify test scenarios and risks.
Estimate testing effort, resource requirements, and timelines.
Coordinate functional, integration, regression, system, UAT, and end-to-end testing.
Ensure adequate test coverage across functional and non-functional requirements.
Review test cases, test scenarios, test scripts, and test data.
Manage defect identification, triage, prioritization, tracking, and closure.
Work closely with development teams to investigate and resolve defects.
Monitor testing progress and provide regular status reports to project stakeholders.
Identify testing risks, dependencies, and potential release blockers.
Define and track QA metrics such as defect leakage, defect density, test execution, pass/fail rates, and automation coverage.
Drive test automation initiatives and identify suitable areas for automation.
Ensure appropriate use of CI/CD pipelines and automated regression testing.
Participate in release planning and provide QA sign-off/recommendations.
Establish and improve QA processes, standards, and best practices.
Conduct root-cause analysis for production defects and recurring quality issues.
Support performance, security, usability, and other non-functional testing activities where required.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams in Agile/Scrum environments.
Mentor team members and support their technical and career development.
Promote a culture of quality and shift-left testing practices.

Required Technical Skills

Strong knowledge of Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
Strong experience in test planning, test estimation, execution, and reporting.
Expertise in functional, integration, regression, system, and end-to-end testing.
Experience with defect management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar.
Hands-on experience with test management tools.
Good understanding of API testing using tools such as Postman, REST Assured, or similar.
Experience with SQL/database testing.
Good understanding of web and/or mobile application testing.
Experience with automation frameworks such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Appium, or equivalent.
Understanding of CI/CD tools and pipelines such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
Knowledge of Git and version-control practices.
Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP is an advantage.

Leadership & Management Skills

Strong team leadership and people-management skills.
Ability to distribute work and manage testing priorities.
Strong stakeholder and communication skills.
Ability to manage testing under tight deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Ability to identify quality risks and make informed release recommendations.
Experience mentoring and coaching QA engineers.
Ability to coordinate multiple projects or testing streams.

Agile Experience

Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Experience participating in sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
Experience working closely with Product Owners and Business Analysts.
Ability to integrate testing activities throughout the Agile development lifecycle.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
Relevant testing certifications such as ISTQB are desirable but not mandatory.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Test execution and completion against planned timelines.
Defect detection and leakage rates.
Production defect reduction.
Test automation coverage and effectiveness.
Regression testing efficiency.
Defect turnaround and closure rate.
Release quality and stability.
QA process improvement initiatives.
Team productivity and capability development.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience managing distributed QA teams.
Experience with large-scale enterprise applications.
Strong automation and framework-development experience.
Experience with microservices/API-based applications.
Exposure to cloud and DevOps practices.
Experience in performance or security testing.
Experience in CI/CD and continuous testing.
ISTQB Advanced Level or equivalent certification.

primary and secondary skill

For a Testing Lead role, you can define the skills as:

Primary Skills

Manual & Functional Testing
Test Strategy & Test Planning
Test Case Design & Review
Regression, Integration & End-to-End Testing
Defect Management – Jira / Azure DevOps
Test Automation – Selenium / Cypress / Playwright
API Testing – Postman / REST Assured
SQL / Database Testing
Agile / Scrum
Team Leadership & Test Management

Secondary Skills

CI/CD – Jenkins / GitHub Actions / Azure DevOps
Git / Version Control
Performance Testing – JMeter / LoadRunner
Mobile Testing – Appium
Cloud – AWS / Azure / GCP
BDD – Cucumber
Test Management Tools
Security Testing – basic understanding
Docker / Kubernetes – basic understanding
QA Metrics, Reporting & Quality Governance
Root Cause Analysis & Production Support

Short version for a job portal:

Primary: Test Strategy, Manual Testing, Functional Testing, Automation Testing, Selenium/Cypress/Playwright, API Testing, SQL, Regression Testing, Defect Management, Agile/Scrum, Team Leadership.

Secondary: CI/CD, Jenkins, Git, Performance Testing, Appium, Cloud, Cucumber/BDD, Docker, Kubernetes, Security Testing.

Requirements:

Educational Qualification

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
7–11 years of overall QA/testing experience, with at least 2 years in a test lead role, ideally within the telecom industry.

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