Lead Tester

Job Description

Overview of the Role We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented QA professional to lead, guide, and monitor the analysis, design, implementation, and execution of test cases, procedures, and test suites. The candidate should ensure proper configuration management of the product and maintain traceability of tests on a test basis. Strong communication in both Hindi and English and a sound understanding of IT and application software are essential. Roles & Responsibility Lead and manage end-to-end testing activities, including functional (system, regression, smoke) and non-functional (performance, security, automation) testing. Liaise with technical teams to ensure testing comprehensively covers requirements and specifications. Create and execute test strategies, plans, test case designs, test data, and test cases. Perform test case execution, logging defects, and generating test reports and traceability matrices. Conduct REST-based API testing and develop automation for API validations. Execute performance testing using JMeter and other load testing tools. Perform database testing with PostgreSQL, MySQL, DB2, Oracle, etc. Perform automation testing using Selenium. Conduct security testing using tools like Burp Suite. Utilize bug tracking tools like JIRA for defect management and reporting. Desired Skills/Background Strong hands-on experience with both functional and non-functional testing methodologies. Proficiency in tools such as JMeter, Selenium, Burp Suite, and JIRA. Knowledge and experience in database testing (PostgreSQL, MySQL, DB2, Oracle). Ability to create and maintain detailed documentation, including test strategies, plans, and reports. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Hindi and English. Educational Qualification: BE/B.Tech/MCA/M.Tech Minimum 7 years of relevant experience. OEM Certification in a leading testing tool is a must.