The purpose of this role is to ensure the developed software meets the client requirements and the business quality standards within the project release cycle and established processes To lead technical initiatives in order to optimise the test approach and tools Key responsibilities Develops and executes accurate test cases as per requirements analyses results and raises issues within schedule Actively participates in test planning by identifying testing requirements scope and estimates Ensures optimal test coverage comprising of positive negative and exception scenarios Logs defects with right priority tracking them to closure and understanding the root cause for an issue Provides quality assurance estimates for project planning purposes Engages in both functional and non-functional testing Participates in software design discussions reviews and test strategy sessions Identifies potential process improvement areas suggests options and recommends approaches Improves domain knowledge and understanding of testing process delivery methodology tools etc Mentors junior team members on applications and job functions Highlights discrepancies in requirements and associated documentation Creates and maintains QA and project documentation Participates in communication with other departments to coordinate test and implementation activities Manages the creation deployment and strategic use of department test environments Leads the process and test efficiency improvement initiatives Participates in architecture and RADs reviews for recent projects Reviews test plans test cases and results as needed Analyses problems reported in production application identifies root causes and communicates results with appropriate stakeholders towards resolution Location DGS India - Pune - Kharadi EON Free Zone Brand Merkle Time Type Full time Contract Type Permanent