QA Lead

General Information:

Job Title: QA Lead

Location: Bangalore, India (Hybrid OR Remote)

Job Type: Full-Time

Position Summary:

• We are seeking an experienced Automation QA Lead to join our dynamic and growing team.
• In this hybrid role, you will work hands‑on with automation frameworks while also leading and mentoring a QA team of up to 4-5 Automation Engineers.
• You will be responsible for driving quality strategies, overseeing automation efforts, and ensuring best‑in‑class delivery across our enterprise applications.
• This role collaborates closely with development teams in India and North America, as well as business and customer stakeholders.
• The ideal candidate must have strong expertise in Playwright with Python. Experience with Selenium is a plus, but not mandatory.

Main Responsibilities:

Automation & Testing Responsibilities (Hands‑On)

• Perform end-to-end testing across FUT, SIT, and UAT phases.
• Build, enhance, and maintain robust automation suites using Playwright + Python.
• Lead validation testing and regression automation for critical business workflows.
• Validate EDI transactions, business-critical reports, and ensure data accuracy across integrated systems.
• Translate technical specifications into detailed test scenarios, test cases, and automation scripts.
• Drive continuous improvements in automation frameworks, QA processes, and tooling.

QA Lead & Team Management Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 4-5 QA Automation Engineers, conducting regular check‑ins, code reviews, and skill‑building sessions.
• Define and enforce QA best practices, automation standards, and coding guidelines across the team.
• Oversee task allocation, workload balancing, and timely delivery across multiple parallel projects.
• Partner with engineering leads, product stakeholders, and project managers to shape quality roadmap, risk assessments, and release strategies.
• Provide leadership on test planning, test strategy, estimation, and quality metrics for all releases.
• Ensure the team maintains high standards of test coverage, automation stability, and defect prevention.
• Represent QA in cross‑functional discussions, release readiness reviews, and customer-facing updates.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in Automation Testing, including 3+ years in a Lead or Senior Engineer role.
• Strong, hands-on expertise in Playwright with Python (mandatory).
• Experience designing and maintaining Playwright-based automation frameworks for regression and E2E testing.
• Experience with Selenium is a bonus.
• Advanced proficiency in PL/SQL for backend and data validation.
• Strong understanding of EDI testing and report validation in enterprise environments.
• Solid experience working in Agile environments with tools like JIRA or Azure DevOps.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience collaborating across global teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver high-quality outcomes in a client-facing environment.

Benefits:

• Employee Health: Comprehensive private health insurance plan for you and your family.
• Time Off: Includes statutory leave entitlements like earned leave and casual leave, as well as sick leave and public holidays.
• Retirement: Contributions to the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF), in addition to other company-offered plans.
• Professional Growth: Dedicated learning and development budget to support your career growth.
• Flexible Work: Flexible work schedules and remote work options.
• Perks: Reimbursements for business travel, internet, and workstation expenses, as well as anniversary rewards and employee stock options (ESOP).
• Community Engagement: Participate in team events and in-person organizational meetups.