Test Lead

Bengaluru, Karnataka

Job Summary

A. QA Strategy & Governance

- Define and own QA strategy, test planning, and execution governance for Xstore programs
- Establish entry/exit criteria, environment readiness, and release quality gates
- Drive quality governance across cross-functional teams (Business, Dev, Integration, Deployment)

B. End-to-End Testing Ownership

- Lead end-to-end validation across POS workflows , including:
- - Sales, returns, tenders, promotions
- Store operations and backend integrations

- Own testing across multiple phases:
- - System Testing
- System Integration Testing (SIT)
- User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

- Ensure certification of Xstore builds for QA and production readiness

C. Integration & Data Validation

- Drive integration testing across upstream/downstream systems including ERP, SAP, SAP CAR, HRMS, etc.
- Validate inbound/outbound data flows across Xstore, XOCS, and integration layers
- Coordinate with dependent systems to ensure end-to-end data validation

D. Regression & Compatibility Testing

- Own regression and backward compatibility testing across releases and regions
- Plan automation for repeatable regression scenarios
- Ensure minimal regression leakage during rollout phases

E. Non-Functional & Device Testing

- Oversee NFR validation (performance, stability, reliability)
- Lead POS hardware & peripheral testing (scanners, printers, payment devices)

F. Defect Management & RCA

- Drive defect lifecycle management and prioritization
- Perform root cause analysis and quality improvement actions
- Ensure timely closure aligned with release timelines

G. UAT, Pilot & Rollout Support

- Support and govern:
- - UAT cycles and business validation
- Pilot store testing and rollout readiness

- Enable store-ready deployment with minimal disruption

H. Release & Setting Readiness

- Validate:
- - Builds, configurations, and upgrades
- Security and platform changes

- Ensure production readiness and stable store operations





Key Responsibilities

A. QA Strategy & Governance

- Define and own QA strategy, test planning, and execution governance for Xstore programs
- Establish entry/exit criteria, environment readiness, and release quality gates
- Drive quality governance across cross-functional teams (Business, Dev, Integration, Deployment)

B. End-to-End Testing Ownership

- Lead end-to-end validation across POS workflows , including:
- - Sales, returns, tenders, promotions
- Store operations and backend integrations

- Own testing across multiple phases:
- - System Testing
- System Integration Testing (SIT)
- User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

- Ensure certification of Xstore builds for QA and production readiness

C. Integration & Data Validation

- Drive integration testing across upstream/downstream systems including ERP, SAP, SAP CAR, HRMS, etc.
- Validate inbound/outbound data flows across Xstore, XOCS, and integration layers
- Coordinate with dependent systems to ensure end-to-end data validation

D. Regression & Compatibility Testing

- Own regression and backward compatibility testing across releases and regions
- Plan automation for repeatable regression scenarios
- Ensure minimal regression leakage during rollout phases

E. Non-Functional & Device Testing

- Oversee NFR validation (performance, stability, reliability)
- Lead POS hardware & peripheral testing (scanners, printers, payment devices)

F. Defect Management & RCA

- Drive defect lifecycle management and prioritization
- Perform root cause analysis and quality improvement actions
- Ensure timely closure aligned with release timelines

G. UAT, Pilot & Rollout Support

- Support and govern:
- - UAT cycles and business validation
- Pilot store testing and rollout readiness

- Enable store-ready deployment with minimal disruption

H. Release & Environment Readiness

- Validate:
- - Builds, configurations, and upgrades
- Security and platform changes

- Ensure production readiness and stable store operations

Skill Requirements

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