Lead - II Software Testing

We are seeking a Lead - II Software Testing professional to oversee and manage test activities within a team, ensuring test coverage, quality deliverables, and adherence to engineering practices. The role involves test planning, execution, defect management, and collaboration with DevOps teams to implement continuous testing processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Create and organize testing processes based on project requirements.

Develop test estimates, schedules, and ensure test coverage.

Produce test results, defect reports, test logs, and other documentation as evidence for testing.

Publish root cause analysis (RCA) reports and implement preventive measures.

Ensure quality of deliverables and report project metrics and status.

Enforce adherence to engineering practices, processes, and standards.

Contribute to test automation and performance testing.

Work with DevOps teams to understand testing frameworks and implement continuous testing.

Manage test environments and test data provisioning.

Participate in test reviews, walkthroughs, and obtain stakeholder sign-off.

Conduct risk analysis and ensure business process coverage in testing.

Identify testing scope, prepare estimates, and track project progress.

Conduct defect root cause analysis and implement mitigation strategies.

Define and ensure adherence to KPIs for client engagement.

Handle stakeholder governance calls and represent team issues.

Required Qualifications:

Strong experience in software testing, test management, and quality assurance.

Expertise in test planning, execution, and defect management.

Knowledge of test automation tools and frameworks.

Proficiency in test design techniques, methodologies, and estimation techniques.

Experience in identifying test scope, test data, and test environment specifications.

Strong understanding of risk identification, mitigation, and contingency planning.

Ability to track and report test progress and take corrective measures as needed.

Experience with RCA techniques and defect trend analysis.

Knowledge of testing standards, methodologies, and best practices.

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with DevOps and continuous testing practices.

Hands-on experience with performance testing.

Understanding of test automation strategies and frameworks.