QA Lead/Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the QA team, including task allocation, mentoring, and performance tracking
• Define QA strategy, testing standards, and best practices across projects
• Design, develop, and maintain automation test frameworks using Python, Pytest, and Playwright
• Perform and oversee API testing using Postman for manual testing
• Implement automation for APIs using Python Request library
• Ensure comprehensive test coverage including functional, regression, smoke, and sanity testing
• Collaborate with Product, Development, and DevOps teams throughout the SDLC
• Review requirements, user stories, and technical designs for testability
• Track, report, and drive closure of defects with engineering teams
• Integrate automated tests with CI/CD pipelines
• Ensure adherence to quality, security, and compliance standards relevant to fintech products

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in Quality Assurance
• 2+ years in a QA Lead or Team Lead role
• Strong hands-on experience with Python automation using Pytest and Playwright
• Experience in API testing using Postman
• Hands-on experience with Python Request library for API automation
• Solid understanding of manual testing concepts and test design techniques
• Experience in handling and mentoring QA teams
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Experience with defect tracking tools such as JIRA
• Strong communication, coordination, and leadership skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in fintech, payments, BFSI, or transactional systems
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI
• Exposure to performance or security testing
• Experience with databases and SQL