QA Lead - Manual & Automation Testing

Location: India - Pune
Full-Time On-Site Job
Shift: 11 am - 08 PM IST

1. Manual & Automation Testing

* Strong hands-on experience in both Manual and Automation Testing - mandatory
* Functional, Regression, Integration and End-to-End Testing
* API Testing
* Automation framework development and maintenance
* Test scripting and automation coverage
* Performance / Load Testing
* CI/CD test automation integration

2. QA Leadership & Team Management

* Experience leading and managing QA team members
* Task planning, allocation and follow-up
* Team mentoring, coaching and performance improvement
* Ability to set transparent expectations and hold the team accountable
* Strong hands-on leadership — willing to deep-dive and work directly with the team when needed
* Ability to keep the team focused and productive during challenges

3. QA KPIs, Reporting & Analysis

* Experience defining and managing QA KPIs
* Strong reporting and analytical skills
* Identify patterns, risks and improvement areas from QA data
* Present clear QA reports,



findings and action plans to management

4. Ownership & Proactive Mindset

* Strong ownership and accountability
* Highly proactive rather than reactive
* Excellent attention to detail
* Identify risks before they become issues
* Follow problems through until full closure
* Solution-focused when challenges arise
* Comfortable going the extra mile when business or product needs require it
* Consistent ownership and performance, even during challenging periods

5. Defect & Quality Management

* Strong bug identification and defect management skills
* Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
* Corrective and preventive actions
* Ability to challenge unclear requirements and identify gaps
* Strong release-readiness and quality-risk assessment
* Ensure critical issues are properly prioritized and followed through

6. QA Planning & Processes

* Test Strategy and Test Planning
* Test case design and review
* Testing effort estimatio

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