Test Lead (Data & AI)

Your Role

Test Planning & Strategy

• Develop and implement test strategies, plans, and effort estimates for diverse projects.
• Define the scope, approach, timelines, and deliverables for all phases of testing.
• Ensure comprehensive test coverage across both functional and non-functional requirements.

Team Leadership & Coordination

• Lead, mentor, and support QA team members (manual and automation).
• Allocate tasks, track progress, and ensure timely execution of testing activities.
• Provide technical guidance on tools, frameworks, and best practices.

Test Execution & Management

• Oversee test case creation, execution, and defect tracking to maintain high standards.
• Review test artifacts for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Prioritize and resolve defects within defined timelines.
• Coordinate integration, system, regression, and UAT testing cycles for smooth releases.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Developers, and Scrum Masters to align on project goals.
• Participate in sprint ceremonies and project meetings to stay connected with cross-functional teams.
• Communicate test status, risks, and quality metrics to stakeholders effectively.

Process Improvement

• Identify and address gaps in QA processes to drive continuous improvement.
• Lead automation initiatives and CI/CD integration where applicable.
• Establish and maintain quality standards, templates, and best practices.

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare test metrics, dashboards, and quality reports for management and stakeholders.
• Maintain documentation for test strategies, defect logs, and closure reports.
• Ensure compliance with organizational QA processes.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, Agile, and QA methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with test management tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, TestRail).
• Familiarity with automation tools (Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, Appium) and API testing tools (Postman, SoapUI).
• SQL knowledge for backend validation.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems (e.g., Git).

Professional Experience

• Extensive experience in QA/testing, including leading teams and managing complex projects.
• Exposure to web, mobile, and cloud-based application testing.

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with automation frameworks (TestNG, JUnit, PyTest).
• Knowledge of performance testing tools (JMeter, LoadRunner).
• Relevant industry certifications (ISTQB, CSTE, Agile/Scrum).
• Experience with DevOps practices and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).