Job Description

5 - 7 Years
2 Openings
Chennai

Role description

Role Proficiency:



Ensuring adherence to test practices and process to improve test coverage



Outcomes:



Create Test Estimates and Schedules

Identify business processes conduct risk analysis and ensure test coverage

Ensure adherence of processes and standards

Produce test results defect reports test logs and reports for evidence of testing

Publish RCA reports and preventive measures

Report progress of testing

Contribute for Revenue savings for client by suggesting alternate method

Quality of Deliverables


Measures of Outcomes:



Test Script Creation and Execution Productivity

Defect Leakage Metrics (% of defect leaked % of UAT defects and % of Production defects)

% of Test case reuse

Test execution Coverage

Defect Acceptance Ratio

Test Review efficiency


Outputs Expected:



Test Design

Development

Execution:



Participate in review
walkthrough

demo and obtain sign off by stakeholder for Test Design


Prepare Test summary report for modules/features



Requirements Management:



Analyse
Prioritize

Identify Gaps and create workflow diagrams based on Requirements/User stories




Manage Project:



Participate in Test management



Domain relevance:



Identify business processes
conduct risk analysis and ensure test coverage




Estimate:



Prepare Estimate
Schedule

Identify dependencies




Knowledge Management:



Consume
Contribute

Review (Best Practices

Lesson learned

Retrospective)




Test Design

Execution:



Test Plan preparation
Test Case/Script Creation

Test Execution




Test & Defect Management:



Conduct root cause and trend analysis of the defects



Test Planning:



Identify the test scenarios with understanding of systems
interfaces and application


Identify end-to-end business critical scenarios with minimal support Create/Review the test scenarios and prepare RTM


Skill Examples:



Ability to create and manage a test plan

Ability to prepare schedules based on estimates

Ability to track and report progress

Ability to identify test scenarios and prepare RTM

Ability to analyse requirement/user stories and prioritize testing

Ability to carry out RCA

Ability to capture and report metrics


Knowledge Examples:


Knowledge of Estimation techniques
+ Knowledge of Testing standards

+ Knowledge of identifying the scope of testing

+ Knowledge of RCA Techniques

+ Knowledge of Test design techniques

+ Knowledge of Test methodologies

Additional Comments:

: Senior QA Lead (Automation) Role Overview We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior QA Lead with expertise in Test Automation to lead and mentor our QA team. The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience in Selenium with Java, API testing, and test management tools like Jira and Xray. This role requires both technical proficiency and leadership capabilities to ensure high-quality deliverables in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the QA team to deliver high-quality software products. Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Selenium with Java. Plan, implement, and execute automation and manual test strategies for web and API testing. Drive test automation efforts to improve efficiency and reduce time to market. Define and track quality assurance metrics such as defect densities and open defect counts. Perform root cause analysis and provide detailed reports on defects and testing progress. Collaborate with development, product, and project teams to understand requirements and provide feedback on testability. Ensure traceability of test cases to requirements using test management tools like Jira and Xray. Mentor and guide junior QA engineers to build technical and domain expertise. Required Skills and Experience 10+ years of experience in Software Testing with at least 5+ years in a QA Lead role. Strong hands-on experience in automation testing using Selenium with Java. Good understanding and practical knowledge of API testing (e.g., using Postman, RestAssured, etc.). Proficient in creating and maintaining test automation frameworks. Solid experience with test management and defect tracking tools: Jira, Xray. Strong knowledge of SDLC, STLC, Agile methodologies, and CI/CD processes. Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills. Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and tasks. Preferred Qualifications Exposure to performance testing tools is a plus. Knowledge of cloud-based testing environments. Experience in mentoring and building high-performing QA teams.

Skills

Automation Testing,Selenium,Api

About UST

UST is a global digital transformation solutions provider. For more than 20 years, UST has worked side by side with the world's best companies to make a real impact through transformation. Powered by technology, inspired by people and led by purpose, UST partners with their clients from design to operation. With deep domain expertise and a future-proof philosophy, UST embeds innovation and agility into their clients' organizations. With over 30,000 employees in 30 countries, UST builds for boundless impact--touching billions of lives in the process.