Lead, mentor, and manage a team of QA engineers (manual & automation).
Define QA strategy, test plans, test processes, and quality benchmarks for the product.
Ensure end-to-end quality across releases in a fast-paced product environment.
Hands-on involvement in manual testing and automation testing when required.
Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks using Selenium with Java.
Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, DevOps, and Leadership teams.
Participate in requirement discussions and provide early QA inputs.
Work directly with Director / CEO / senior stakeholders to align quality goals with business objectives.
Drive continuous improvement in QA processes, tools, and metrics.
Utilize AI in testing (e.g., test optimization, test data generation, defect prediction, intelligent test execution) not limited to only test case creation.
Required Experience
7+ years of experience in Quality Assurance.
3+ years of experience in a QA leadership / lead role.
Prior experience working on a SaaS-based or product-only company (mandatory).
Strong experience in Manual Testing (Web applications).
Strong hands-on experience in Automation Testing using Selenium with Java.
Experience with test frameworks, CI/CD integration, and version control tools.
Proven experience in cross-team collaboration with engineering, product, and leadership teams.
Experience managing QA deliverables across multiple releases.
Good understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Exposure to AI-driven testing tools or approaches is a strong plus.