Quality Assurance-Lead

Position:

Location: Jaipur

Role Type: Full-Time

Website:

Digital Logistics Solutions

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated QA Lead with 4+ years of experience to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader who can not only drive quality initiatives but also train, mentor, and elevate our QA practice. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our products by collaborating closely with product, development, and other stakeholders, from initial concept to deployment. A strong understanding of both manual and automated testing, including performance and load testing, is essential. Experience with leveraging AI for test creation and a passion for continuous improvement in QA processes are highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities:

QA Leadership & Strategy:

·      Lead the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of QA processes and strategies across

multiple projects.

·      Define and implement best practices for software testing, ensuring adherence to quality standards

throughout the SDLC.

·      Drive the adoption of new testing methodologies, tools, and technologies to enhance efficiency and

effectiveness.

Team Development & Mentorship:

·      Train, mentor, and guide junior and mid-level QA engineers, fostering a culture of quality,

accountability, and continuous learning within the team.

·      Conduct regular knowledge-sharing sessions and provide constructive feedback to help team

members grow their skills.

·      Participate in the hiring process for new QA talent.

Test Planning & Design:

·      Thoroughly read and analyze Product Requirement Documents (PRDs), user stories, and technical

specifications to understand project scope and requirements.

·      Collaborate with Product Managers, Business Analysts, and Developers to clarify requirements, identify

edge cases, and ensure comprehensive test coverage.

·      Develop detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test plans, test cases, and test strategies.

Testing Execution & Reporting:

·      Execute functional and non-functional tests across various platforms and environments.

·      Perform comprehensive testing of both frontend (UI/UX, responsiveness, usability) and backend (APIs,

database, business logic, integrations) components.

·      Conduct regression testing to ensure new changes do not negatively impact existing functionalities.

·      Implement and execute load testing and performance testing to identify bottlenecks and ensure

scalability and stability under various loads.

·      Accurately report, track, and manage defects through their lifecycle, working closely with development

teams for timely resolution.

Automation & AI Integration

·      Drive the automation of test cases, developing and maintaining robust, scalable, and efficient

automated test suites.

·      Explore and implement innovative approaches to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine

Learning (ML) tools for automated test case generation, test data creation, and intelligent defect

prediction.

·      Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

·      Act as a key liaison between the QA team and other departments, particularly Product Management

and Development.

·     Actively ideate with product teams on new features and product enhancements, providing early

feedback on usability, feasibility, and potential quality risks.

·     Participate in design reviews, sprint planning, and stand-up meetings to ensure quality is embedded

from the outset.

Required Qualifications:

·      Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

·      Minimum of 5 years of experience in Quality Assurance, with at least 1-2 years in a Lead or Senior QA

role.

·      Proven experience in creating comprehensive test plans, test strategies, and detailed test cases from

PRDs and functional specifications.

·      Strong hands-on experience with both manual and automated testing of web and/or mobile

applications.

·      Proficiency in testing frontend technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript frameworks) and backend

technologies (e.g., RESTful APIs, databases like SQL/NoSQL).

·      Solid experience with regression testing and various types of performance/load testing tools (e.g.,

JMeter, LoadRunner, K6).

·      Demonstrated ability to design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using frameworks like

Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or similar.

·      Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and integrating automated tests.

·      Experience or strong interest in using AI/ML tools for test case generation, test data management, or

other QA efficiencies.

·      Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.

·      Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate

complex technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiences.

·      Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, agile environment.

What We Offer

·      A challenging and rewarding work environment where your contributions make a real impact.

·      Opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning.

·      Competitive salary and benefits package.

·      A collaborative and supportive team culture.

·      The chance to work with cutting-edge technologies and innovative products.