Lead QA

Technology


DGS India - Pune - Kharadi EON Free Zone

About the job

Must-Have Qualifications & Skills 

Education 

  • - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. 

Skills 

  • Strong understanding of QA methodologies (manual and automated testing). 

  • Experience with fullstack testing (frontend, backend, APIs, databases). 

  • Proficiency in automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright). 

  • API testing using tools like Postman, RestAssured. 

  • CI/CD integration for automated test execution (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI). 

  • Experience with version control systems (Git). 

  • Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development processes. 

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 

  • Ability to write clear and concise test plans, test cases, and defect reports. 

  • Experience in managing outsourced QA teams and coordinating across time zones. 

Experience 

  • 5+ years of experience in software QA roles. 

  • 2+ years of experience leading QA efforts for fullstack applications. 

  • Experience in test automation and DevOps-aligned QA practices. 

Good-to-Have Qualifications & Skills 

Education 

  • Certifications: ISTQB, Certified Agile Tester, or equivalent. 

Skills 

  • Performance and load testing using JMeter, Gatling, or similar tools. 

  • Security testing fundamentals (e.g., OWASP Top 10). 

  • Experience with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes). 

  • Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) for test environments. 

  • Familiarity with BDD frameworks (Cucumber, SpecFlow). 

  • Use of test management tools (e.g., TestRail, Zephyr). 

  • Experience with monitoring tools (e.g., Grafana, ELK Stack) for production validation. 

Experience 

  • Experience in testing microservices and distributed systems. 

  • Background in cross-browser and cross-platform testing. 

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