Senior Lead Quality Engineer

Key Responsibilities
Test Strategy & Quality Architecture
Define and implement end-to-end QA strategies for enterprise and telecom applications
Design scalable test frameworks aligned with automation-first principles
Ensure coverage across functional, integration, regression, and system testing layers
Test Automation Engineering
Develop and maintain automation frameworks using tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Webdriver

IO, or Protractor
Implement Behavior Driven Development (BDD) using Cucumber and related frameworks
Apply Test Driven Development (TDD) practices for early defect prevention
API & Integration Testing
Perform API testing using Postman and SoapUI
Validate system integration workflows across distributed systems
Ensure data consistency and reliability across integrated services
Performance & Non-Functional Testing
Conduct performance testing using JMeter
Analyze system performance under load and optimize testing strategies
Ensure application scalability and stability under high traffic conditions
Test Management & Execution
Manage test cycles using tools like Zephyr
Handle test data management for complex test environments
Execute regression, smoke, sanity, and end-to-end testing activities
Accessibility & Compliance Testing
Perform accessibility testing using tools like JAWS
Ensure compliance with accessibility standards and usability requirements
Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
Work closely with development, product, and Dev Ops teams to ensure quality at every stage
Participate in Agile ceremonies and provide QA inputs during sprint planning
Drive defect tracking, reporting, and resolution processes
Leadership & Ownership
Lead QA initiatives with strong ownership mindset
Mentor junior QA engineers and guide automation best practices
Drive continuous improvement in QA processes and frameworks