Quality Assurance Engineer Team Leader

Key Responsibilities

• - Lead and inspire a talented team of testers to deliver high-quality solutions across various client projects. 

• - Oversee daily activities, task allocation, and prioritization of the QA team to ensure smooth operations and timely delivery. 

• - Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide constructive feedback, and foster a growth mindset within the team. 

• - Cultivate a collaborative and transparent team culture focused on communication, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement. 

• - Define and drive best practices for testing, including regression, end-to-end, UAT, and performance testing, ensuring alignment with quality standards. 

• - Develop and maintain comprehensive test plans and test cases for each project. 

• - Oversee defect tracking and resolution to ensure early issue identification and resolution. 

• - Develop and report on key quality metrics, offering clear visibility into progress, risks, and areas of improvement. 

• - Lead the creation, maintenance, and execution of automated tests, ensuring consistency, scalability, and speed. 

• - Evaluate and implement best-fit test automation frameworks and tools (e.g., Playwright, Selenium, Cypress). 

• - Support the integration of automated testing within CI/CD pipelines to improve development and testing efficiency. 

• - Work closely with cross-functional teams—including development, design, and product management—to ensure alignment on project timelines, acceptance criteria, and deliverables. 

• - Champion a culture of collaboration, working hand-in-hand with development teams to encourage early testing and reduce defects in production. 

• - Drive the adoption of Agile practices and promote a shift-left testing approach across teams. 

• - Identify and drive continuous process improvements. 

• - Ensure that testing efforts align with client expectations, meeting quality standards while adhering to project timelines. 

• - Stay attuned to industry trends and client feedback to continuously improve QA processes. 

Knowledge, Skills + Experience 

• - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience). 

• - Strong experience in QA, with a focus on both manual and automated testing. 

• - Proven track record of leading and managing QA teams in a client-driven environment. 

• - Expertise in defining and implementing testing strategies. 

• - Strong experience with test automation frameworks and tools (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, Cypress). 

• - Familiarity with Agile development methodologies, particularly within a global or distributed team. 

• - Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. 

• - Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment, managing multiple priorities in a dynamic setting.