Qa Automation Lead

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced QA Automation Lead to spearhead our quality assurance efforts, with a specific focus on leveraging AI tools to generate and execute acceptance test cases for APIs, web applications and mobile apps. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in software testing, a deep understanding of QA methodologies, and a passion for exploring and implementing innovative AI-driven testing solutions. You will lead a team of QA engineers, drive test strategy, and ensure the delivery of high-quality software products.

Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Team Management:
• Lead, mentor, train and motivate a team of QA engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.
• Define team goals, conduct performance reviews, and provide ongoing feedback and coaching.
• Allocate resources effectively and manage project timelines.
• Test Strategy and Planning:
• Develop and implement comprehensive test strategies and plans, including acceptance, functional, integration, regression, and performance testing.
• Define test scope, create test schedules, and ensure alignment with project milestones.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks and issues related to quality assurance.
• AI-Driven Acceptance Testing:
• Research, evaluate, and implement AI tools and techniques for generating and executing acceptance test cases.
• Develop and maintain frameworks and processes for integrating AI into the testing lifecycle.
• Analyze and interpret AI-generated test results, providing actionable insights to development teams.
• Keep up to date with the latest advancements in AI-powered testing.
• Acceptance Test Case Development:
• Collaborate with product owners, developers, and stakeholders to define acceptance criteria and translate them into comprehensive test cases.
• Utilize AI tools to generate and optimize acceptance test cases, ensuring maximum coverage and efficiency.
• Maintain and update test case repositories, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Test Execution and Reporting:
• Oversee the execution of test cases, ensuring adherence to established standards and procedures.
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and track them through the defect lifecycle.
• Generate comprehensive test reports and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
• Implement and maintain test automation frameworks.
• Process Improvement:
• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement, optimizing testing efficiency and effectiveness.
• Establish and maintain quality metrics and reporting mechanisms.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the QA team.
• Collaboration and Communication:
• Work closely with development teams, product owners, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of testing activities.
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders, providing clear and concise updates on testing progress and issues.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in software quality assurance, with a proven track record of leading QA teams.
• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Experience with test automation frameworks and tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, PHPUnit, etc.).
• Experience with API testing (Postman, RestAssured).
• Demonstrated experience with integrating and utilizing AI tools for test case generation and execution.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Experience with agile development methodologies.
• Experience in performance testing and security testing is a plus.
• Experience with multi-browser, cloud based testing platforms such as Saucelabs