About the Role:We are seeking a Senior QA Manager to lead our Quality Assurance function during a crucial transformation phase-moving from primarily manual testing toward a fully automated, scalable QA ecosystem. This role will play a key part in defining our automation strategy, tools, frameworks, and culture of quality across the product lifecycle.Key Responsibilities:•Leadership & Strategy- Define and execute the QA roadmap with a strong focus on automation-first principles. - Establish best practices, metrics, and quality gates across all stages of SDLC. - Build and mentor a high-performing QA team comprising both manual and automation engineers. - Partner with Product, Engineering, and DevOps teams to ensure quality is embedded into the delivery pipeline.•Automation Framework Development- Lead the selection, design, and implementation of test automation frameworks for API, UI, and regression testing. - Drive continuous integration of automated tests into CI/CD pipelines. - Introduce performance, security, and compatibility testing into the QA scope.•Process and Governance- Define QA standards, documentation practices, and test environments. - Implement defect management and root cause analysis processes. - Introduce metrics such as test coverage, defect leakage, and automation ROI.•Hands-On Contribution- Participate in critical test design, code reviews, and tool evaluation. - Establish automation scripts for high-impact areas during early transition stages.Required Qualifications:•15+ years of QA experience, including at least 5 years in a QA leadership or managerial capacity.•Proven experience leading QA transformation from manual to automated environments.•Strong knowledge of test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, PyTest, Postman).•Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitLab CI).•Experience with API testing, database testing, and performance testing tools.•Strong grasp of Agile and DevOps principles.Preferred Skills:•Experience with Python or Java-based test frameworks.•Familiarity with cloud testing environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).•Knowledge of containerized testing (Docker/Kubernetes).•Exposure to AI-based testing tools or visual regression systems.•ISTQB or equivalent certification preferred.Key Traits:•Strategic mindset with hands-on problem-solving ability.•Excellent communication and stakeholder management.•Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and quality advocacy.•Passion for continuous improvement and innovation in testing.Success in the Role:•Achieve >70% automation coverage within the first year.•Establish measurable quality KPIs aligned with release goals.•Build a scalable, reusable, and maintainable automation infrastructure.•Foster a “shift-left” quality culture across teams.If interested, please share the resume with ruchira.sinha@Immediate Joiners preferred!!Note: By applying to this position, you are sharing your consent to save your resume copy which we will be using for job applications open with us for a full-time appointment and will save them for future reference.
Job Title
Senior Quality Assurance Manager