Quality Assurance Lead

About the Company:

Axestrack is India’s leading provider of Digital Logistics Solutions for Heavy Commercial Vehicles, and the only Indian company to be ever featured in Gartner’s Market Guide for Fleet Management. We are proud to hold a dominant position in the Indian market and are actively expanding across Africa, the Middle East, and the US. Our innovative approach and scalable platforms are transforming logistics for the modern world

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Role Overview :

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated QA Lead with 5+ years of experience to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader who can not only drive quality initiatives but also train, mentor, and elevate our QA practice. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our products by collaborating closely with product, development, and other stakeholders, from initial concept to deployment.

A strong understanding of both manual and automated testing, including performance and load testing, is essential.

Experience with leveraging AI for test creation and a passion for continuous improvement in QA processes are highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities:

QA Leadership & Strategy:

- Lead the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of QA processes and strategies across multiple projects.
- Define and implement best practices for software testing, ensuring adherence to quality standards throughout the SDLC.
- Drive the adoption of new testing methodologies, tools, and technologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Team Development & Mentorship:

- Train, mentor, and guide junior and mid-level QA engineers, fostering a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous learning within the team.
- Conduct regular knowledge-sharing sessions and provide constructive feedback to help team members grow their skills.

Test Planning & Design:

- Thoroughly read and analyze Product Requirement Documents (PRDs), user stories, and technical specifications to understand project scope and requirements.
- Collaborate with Product Managers, Business Analysts, and Developers to clarify requirements, identify edge cases, and ensure comprehensive test coverage.
- Develop detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test plans, test cases, and test strategies.

Testing Execution & Reporting:

- Execute functional and non-functional tests across various platforms and environments.
- Perform comprehensive testing of both frontend (UI/UX, responsiveness, usability) and backend (APIs, database, business logic, integrations) components.
- Conduct regression testing to ensure new changes do not negatively impact existing functionalities.
- Implement and execute load testing and performance testing to identify bottlenecks and ensure scalability and stability under various loads.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

- Act as a key liaison between the QA team and other departments, particularly Product Management and Development.
- Actively ideate with product teams on new features and product enhancements, providing early feedback on usability, feasibility, and potential quality risks.
- Participate in design reviews, sprint planning, and stand-up meetings to ensure quality is embedded from the outset.

Required Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in Quality Assurance, with at least 1-2 years in a Lead or Senior QA role.
- Proven experience in creating comprehensive test plans, test strategies, and detailed test cases from PRDs and functional specifications.
- Strong hands-on experience with both manual and automated testing of web and/or mobile applications.
- Proficiency in testing frontend technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript frameworks) and backend technologies (e.g., RESTful APIs, databases like SQL/No

SQL).
- Solid experience with regression testing and various types of performance/load testing tools (e.g., JMeter, Load Runner, K6).
- Demonstrated ability to design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using frameworks like Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or similar.
- Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, agile environment.

What We Offer:

- A challenging and rewarding work environment where your contributions make a real impact.
- Opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- A collaborative and supportive team culture.