Lead QA Analyst (Manual & Automation)

Sans - Edison, NJ

Full-time - Mid Level

Edison, NJ

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About the position

The Lead QA Analyst (Manual & Automation) will oversee quality assurance processes, managing both manual and automated testing efforts. This role involves spearheading QA projects, mentoring a team of QA analysts, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of software products. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in testing frameworks and a detail-oriented approach to quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage QA activities for both manual and automated testing processes.
• Develop, document, and execute test strategies, test plans, and test cases.
• Design, implement, and maintain automation frameworks for functional and regression testing.
• Identify, document, and track software defects, and work with development teams to resolve issues.
• Conduct thorough manual testing where automation is not applicable.
• Collaborate with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to understand requirements and define test coverage.
• Mentor and guide QA team members, promoting best practices in testing and automation.
• Analyse test results and provide metrics and reports on the quality and health of the product.
• Continuously improve testing processes, tools, and methods to enhance the quality assurance lifecycle.
• Coordinate and participate in code reviews, design discussions, and sprint planning meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 12-15 years of experience in Quality Assurance, with at least 2 years lead experience is required.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and testing lifecycle (STLC).
• Proficiency in manual testing techniques and strategies.
• Solid experience with automation tools required.
• Strong experience with Postman, Tosca, and Swagger for API testing and ICEDQ for ETL/Data Quality.
• Experience in creating and managing automation frameworks for UI Testing.
• Experience in performance and load testing using tools like JMeter, LoadRunner, or similar.
• Hands-on experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with defect tracking tools like JIRA, and Bugzilla, and test management tools like TestRail, Zephyr, or similar would be a plus.
• Hands-on experience in Manual Testing including Black Box and White Box Testing.
• Experience in cloud-based testing environments (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Understanding of Agile methodologies and experience working in Agile/Scrum teams.
• ISTQB certification or equivalent is a plus.
• Experience in AI initiatives in P&C Insurance industry is a huge plus.