Job Description

Country/Region: IN
Requisition ID: 26459
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Location: INDIA - BENGALURU - BIRLASOFT OFFICE

Title:

Lead Manual QA

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About Birlasoft:

Birlasoft, a global leader at the forefront of Cloud, AI, and Digital technologies, seamlessly blends domain expertise with enterprise solutions. The company's consultative and design-thinking approach empowers societies worldwide, enhancing the efficiency and productivity of businesses. As part of the multibillion-dollar diversified CKA Birla Group, Birlasoft with its 12,000+ professionals, is committed to continuing the Group's 170-year heritage of building sustainable communities.



Job Summary:

We are looking for a Senior QA Lead to spearhead quality assurance efforts in a large-scale Application Modernization project. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in QA methodologies, leadership skills, and a proven track record of ensuring high-quality software delivery.



Title: Manual Test Lead



Location: Pune / Bangalore / Navi Mumbai / Chennai



Key Responsibilities:

Develop and implement comprehensive QA strategies tailored to Application Modernization projects. Lead and manage QA teams, including onshore and offshore resources, ensuring effective collaboration and communication. Oversee the creation and execution of test plans, test cases, and test scripts for functional, integration, and regression testing. Collaborate with stakeholders to define quality standards and ensure alignment with project goals. Identify and mitigate risks related to software quality and project timelines. Conduct root cause analysis for defects and implement corrective actions. Ensure adherence to Agile or Waterfall methodologies, depending on project requirements. Provide regular updates and reports on QA progress, metrics, and outcomes to project leadership. Stay updated with industry trends and tools to continuously improve QA processes.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Proven experience in software quality assurance, with at least 2 years in a lead role. Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, tools, and best practices. Familiarity with cloud-based environments and CI/CD pipelines. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Knowledge of API testing tools like Ready API, Postman or RestAssured. Ability to mentor and guide junior QA team members. ISTQB certification or equivalent is a plus.

Preferred Skills:

Experience in Application Modernization projects. * Experience with automation and performance testing tools like Selenium, JMeter, or similar.