We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Software Development Engineer in Test to drive quality assurance initiatives by leading both manual and automated testing efforts. In this leadership role, you will manage a team of QA engineers, define testing strategies, and ensure the delivery of high-quality software products. You will work closely with development, product management, and other stakeholders to design test frameworks, implement automation, and foster a culture of quality and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of manual and automation test engineers.
• Define and implement comprehensive test strategies covering functional, regression, integration, system, and user acceptance testing.
• Develop, review, and maintain robust test plans, test cases, and automated test scripts to ensure maximum test coverage.
• Collaborate with product owners, developers, and business analysts to understand requirements and define test scenarios.
• Drive the design and implementation of scalable, maintainable automation frameworks using tools such as Selenium, TestNG, JUnit, or equivalent.
• Oversee manual testing efforts to validate complex workflows, user experience, and edge cases.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing and faster release cycles.
• Analyze test results, report defects, and work closely with development teams to facilitate quick resolution.
• Establish and monitor quality metrics to measure the effectiveness of testing efforts and identify areas for improvement.
• Promote best practices in software quality assurance and testing methodologies across teams.
• Coordinate cross-team testing activities and manage risks to ensure on-time delivery of quality products.
• Stay updated with the latest testing tools, trends, and technologies to continuously enhance testing processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field.
• 8-10 years of experience in software testing, with at least 4 years in a leadership or lead role.
• Strong expertise in both manual and automated testing methodologies.
• Proficient in automation tools such as Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, JUnit, Cucumber, or similar.
• Hands-on experience with programming/scripting languages like Java, Python, or JavaScript for test automation.
• Experience in designing and implementing automation frameworks and integrating them with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
• Solid understanding of SDLC, Agile methodologies, and quality assurance best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle complex testing scenarios.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills.
• Experience with performance and security testing is a plus.
• Knowledge of API testing tools (Postman, SoapUI) and database testing is desirable.