Job Description

MostEdge is revolutionizing the retail industry with a cutting-edge analytics platform designed to prioritize customer needs and shape the future of retail. From advanced POS systems and self-service kiosks to surveillance, loyalty solutions, and next-level consumer engagement tools, MostEdge empowers businesses to transform every customer interaction into a profitable opportunity. By seamlessly integrating retail management processes, optimizing supply chains, and ensuring stock availability for in-demand products, MostEdge enables businesses to grow efficiently while eliminating time-consuming administrative tasks. As one of the only company offering 24/7 c-store operations, shrink management, audits, and reconciliation services, MostEdge ensures that every transaction is secure, accurate, and optimized for success. Beyond technology, MostEdge's learning academy nurtures employees and owners into tomorrow's retail leaders, fostering innovation and growth across the industry. By partnering with retailers, distributors, and manufacturers, MostEdge is not just enhancing retail operations--it's empowering businesses to thrive sustainably, profitably, and confidently in an ever-evolving market.

MostEdge is seeking an experienced and hands-on

Applications Quality Assurance (QA) Manager

to lead our QA function across mission-critical enterprise and customer-facing applications. Acting as a

player-coach

, this leader will set the quality vision while actively contributing to automation, regression, and stress testing. The QA Manager will be key to ensuring that our platforms--built on

Java, Spring Boot, Angular, and microservices architectures

--deliver unmatched stability, scalability, and performance in

AWS, GCP, and hybrid environments

.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Coaching

Serve as a

player-coach

, managing a global QA team while remaining hands-on in test automation, stress testing, and regression testing. Mentor QA engineers in automation frameworks, best practices, and emerging QA tools. Partner with development, DevOps, and product teams to embed quality into every phase of the SDLC.

Testing & Quality Execution

Define and own the

QA strategy

for applications built in Java, Angular, Spring Boot, and microservices. Lead

automated testing frameworks

for functional, regression, and integration testing across web and mobile. Drive

stress, load, and performance testing

to validate resilience at scale (millions of transactions per hour). Oversee

data integrity validation

across MongoDB, MySQL, and Postgres systems. Manage end-to-end defect lifecycle with root cause analysis and preventive actions.

Automation & Tools

Build and optimize test automation pipelines integrated into

CI/CD

workflows (Jenkins, GitLab, Docker, Kubernetes). Champion use of tools such as

Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Postman, JMeter, LoadRunner, TestRail

, and equivalents. Expand automation coverage across APIs, UIs, and data layers for efficiency and accuracy.

Governance & Continuous Improvement

Establish measurable

QA metrics

(automation coverage, defect leakage, release readiness). Promote

shift-left testing

, embedding quality practices early in design and coding stages. Ensure compliance with

security, performance, and audit standards

for cloud-native and on-premise applications.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred).

10 years of progressive QA experience

, with

3-5 years in leadership

, ideally in SaaS, fintech, or high-transaction environments.

Technical Expertise

Proven track record in

automated testing, regression testing, stress/load testing, and performance validation

. Deep hands-on experience with

automation frameworks

and scripting languages (Java, Python, JavaScript). Familiarity with

microservices, APIs, and messaging architectures

in production. Strong knowledge of

AWS/GCP services

(scalability, resilience testing). Solid database QA experience with

MongoDB, MySQL, Postgres

.

Leadership Skills

Player-coach mindset

: able to lead by example while empowering teams. Strong ability to coordinate across developers, DevOps, and business stakeholders. Excellent communication and analytical problem-solving skills.

Performance Scorecard (KPIs)

The success of the

Applications QA Manager

will be measured against the following KPIs:

Automation Coverage

- Increase automated test coverage across applications to

?80%

within 12 months.

Regression Cycle Time

- Achieve complete regression test execution in

?24 hours

for each release cycle.

Defect Leakage Rate

- Maintain

<3% critical defect leakage

into production environments.

Release Readiness

- Ensure

100% of releases

meet defined quality gates before deployment.

Performance & Stress Benchmarks

- Validate system stability at

120% of peak load

, with zero critical failures.

CI/CD Integration

- Achieve

100% automation integration

into CI/CD pipelines for core applications.

Team Development

- Demonstrate measurable improvement in QA team technical skills (automation, performance testing, tools adoption) through quarterly reviews and training sessions.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

- Maintain a QA sign-off satisfaction rating of

?90%

from Product and Engineering leads.

What We Offer

A leadership role with

direct impact

on MostEdge's mission to

"Protect Every Penny. Power Every Possibility."

Opportunity to shape QA strategy for

high-volume, real-time retail platforms

. Competitive compensation, performance incentives, and growth opportunities. A collaborative environment that values

innovation, quality, and trust

.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹645,419.11 - ₹2,013,458.13 per year

Benefits:

Health insurance Life insurance Paid sick time Paid time off * Provident Fund