Essential: · 13+ years of experience in software/hardware/development testing using testing methodologies and processes
· Tertiary qualification in engineering/electronics
· Expertise in designing and executing automated tests
· Experience in design and implementation of validation procedures, test plans, and test cases
· Experience in firmware testing, hardware-software integration, and validating low-level embedded software, including creating automated applications to validate embedded firmware
· Hands-on experience with continuous integration and deployment pipelines, using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI to automate testing processes and ensure faster releases
· Understanding software development and testing lifecycle
· Experience working with Agile development methodology
· Strong work ethic and possess the ability to work in a team environment as well as independently, multi-task and adapt to an on-going, progressively changing work environment.
· Able to demonstrate an example of testing maturity with regards to measurability and repeatability
· Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
· Occasional travel may be required for business purposes.
Desirable:
· Java or C++ experience
· Proficiency with handling test automation frameworks (eg, TestNG)
· Ability to implement automated regression testing and performance benchmarks
· Proficiency in Linux commands and scripting
· Experience of projects within the retail petroleum automation sector /payments systems
· Knowledge of security aspects like cryptographic algorithms and key management used in EMV transactions.
· Skilled in designing automated solutions for testing middleware functionality and performance.
Job Roles and Responsibilities :
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Responsibilities include:
1. Leadership and management
· Lead, mentor and guide the QA test team from release perspective
· Responsible for resource planning for the team (budget and additional resource motivation, recruiting, assignments etc)
· Performance management of the team (performance reviews, disciplinary matters)
· Build strong relationships with the team
· Reporting to manager as required
· Develop the skills of the team including development plans for individuals
· Support the company’s HR policies and practices
· Live the company values daily
· Accountable to the quality of platform software deliveries
2. Coordination and planning




· Coordinating and planning Release delivery activities, understanding resource availability, product priorities and customer commitments.
· Track and report progress of release activities to stakeholders, providing transparency and timely updates
· Plans with Test Manager, drives and takes ownership of the release validation schedule in coordination with the Project Manager.
· Lead and mentor QA team members through feedback, motivation and career guidance/growth
· Foster a collaborative team workplace that encourages knowledge sharing and continuous learning
3. Communication and reporting
· Information regarding upcoming deliverables gathered, documented and communicated as required
· Works collaboratively with Feature Test team, to understand the new feature additions.
· Works with Test Manager on Release Test plan scope and communicates them to QA team
· Estimate, prioritize, plan and coordinate testing activities, including tracking and reporting with appropriate metrics.
· Representing Test Exit discussions for any platform release and plans for pre-exit discussions, if necessary
· Ensures that Test Manager and Project Manager are updated and informed of issues and looped into any communications.
· To provide physical support on site or be physically onsite as and when required.
· Ensure that monthly QA KPI metrics, Release QA KPI Metrics are well documented and articulated
· Effective ITP burndown discussions and related metrics are planned and executed.
4. Product Test Expert
· To be a “Go-To” person for all the release validation related asks – for Flexpay6 Family of devices and products, across platforms.
· Analyze the trend in test pattern (KPI metrics)
· Utilize and develop test improvement plans
· Participate in release readiness reviews and provide expert recommendations on quality and risk assessment.
· Track regression, performance, integration and Security related testing
· Regularly review defects and performance metrics for delivery testing and conduct failure analysis on product issues reported - implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.




5. Regression validation and documentation
· Contribute to test strategy and test plans from analysis of business requirements, test estimates and development schedules. Ensure Test plan contains complete test coverage of functionality and features delivered
· Create detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test plans and test cases that aligns with objectives
· Facilitate execution of test cases thoroughly to identify defects as early as possible in the Software Testing Life Cycle, helping to reduce the Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ)
· Implement repeatable and measurable testing processes, ensuring regression testing covers all delivered functionalities
· Manage testing workload efficiently to meet deadlines without compromising quality.
· Prepare Test Exit Reports adhering to the QA workflow
· Verify accuracy and completeness of delivered software documentation – user guides, specifications
6. Product Testing
· Execute product testing activities necessary for successful delivery.
· Participate in testing performance evaluations , ensuring quality standards are met.
· Ensure versions can be tracked and reverted as required
7. Quality Assurance
· Continually seek ways to improve and enhance the quality assurance process and the process of application development and maintenance.
· Oversee all aspects of quality assurance including establishing metrics, applying industry best practices, and developing new tools and processes to ensure quality goals are met
· Own QA deliverables for multiple product lines or projects.
· Make recommendations for process improvements where appropriate.
8. Development Process and Continuous Improvement
· Follow agile methodology
· Actively use, advocate, and seek to continuously improve organization procedures and processes for software validation
· Escalate issues and delays in a timely manner
· Evaluate status quo and apply best practice
· Set up and maintain processes and procedures where required
· Reporting around planned activities, progress, and performance
Use existing systems and processes – JIRA, Confluence, Time Logging, Project Planning etc to plan and execute work
9. Technology
· Keep abreast of product and technology trends.
· Keep abreast of payment certification trends and developments.
· Contribute when required to QA roadmap in conjunction with product management.

📌 SQA Team Lead (Bengaluru)
🏢 InfoVision
📍 Bengaluru