Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop test strategy and test plans for the sprint teams
• Mentor Test Engineers and share knowledge to make sure the team members meet technical qualifications required for their position.
• Co-ordinate the test strategy and plan with the Sr. Test Manager
• Coach junior staff, by helping them to make decisions, solve problems, manage meetings and set goals, provides feedback on testing-related tasks, delegate and assign testing responsibilities.
• Identify and resolve the project risks in testing team
• Assist in recruiting new staff, conducting interviews and evaluate potential candidates.
• Participate in developing and reviewing the test policies for organization.
• Oversees quality review of various applications
• Ability to act as a liaison between QA and development teams.
• Defining the scope of testing within the context of every release and every software testing level or cycle.
• Participate & contribute effectively in sprint planning, daily stand up, sprint review and retrospective meetings.
• Ensure that tests are planned, carried out and reported thoroughly in a professional manner

Test Lead Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent)
• 6 -8 years of proven experience in manual testing out of which at least 5+ years in Agile.
• Test Lead exposure for a minimum of two projects.
• Predominant exposure in Manual Testing Methodologies (hands-on Agile exposure is considered)
• Expert in web based application and API testing.
• Independent Player and must have excellent Communication skills.
• Up-to-date knowledge of software test design and testing methodologies.
• Knowledge of at least one database management system. (SQL Server).
• Working knowledge of any Test Management tool like DevOps, JIRA is must.
• Project Management skills (real-time exposure for a project is considered).
• Good organizational skills and detail-oriented mindset.

Good to have

• Work experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Agile and Software Testing Certifications are preferred.