Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled and motivated QA Automation + Manual Test Leadwith expertise in leading Test Automation Platform or Framework. The ideal candidate will lead a team of testers to drive quality through robust manual and automated testing processes. You will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability and performance of mobile, web, and backend applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of manual and automation testers.
• Design, develop, and execute detailed test plans, test cases, and automation scripts across functional and non-functional areas.
• Perform hands-on testing for mobile (Android/iOS), web applications, and APIs.
• Implement and maintain automation frameworks using Appium and Selenium.
• Conduct API testing using tools such as Postman, SOAPUI, and RestAPI.
• Utilize latest Test Automation Platform or Framework to automate business processes and workflows.
• Identify, log, and track defects, ensuring timely resolution in collaboration with development teams.
• Conduct regression, integration, system, and performance testing.
• Ensure best practices in testing methodologies, documentation, and reporting.
• Support integration of testing into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Git, and related tools.
• Drive continuous improvement and promote a quality-first approach within agile development cycles.
• Communicate testing outcomes through reports and stakeholder updates.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• 4-5 years of hands-on experience in both manual and automation testing.
• Proficiency in test automation frameworks (e.g., TestNG, Cucumber).
• Strong skills in Java programming.
• Experience in mobile (native/hybrid) and web application testing.
• Hands-on experience with Appium and Selenium.
• Familiarity with test management tools (e.g., JIRA, Xray) and version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, and Agile methodologies.
• Knowledge of performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner) is a plus.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Telecom domain experience is highly desirable.
• Exposure to cloud-based testing environments, virtualization, and containerization (e.g., Docker).
• Experience with hybrid mobile application testing.
• Familiarity with microservices and API gateway testing.