Lead Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Scientific Games is seeking a Lead Software Quality Assurance Engineer to devise and execute comprehensive test strategies and plans for software applications. This role involves managing a QA team, developing automation strategies for Agile projects, and designing/executing automated test cases for API web services. The engineer will perform both manual and automated API testing, work with databases like MySQL, conduct performance testing using JMeter, and implement BDD with Cucumber. Key responsibilities also include UI automation with Selenium, defect tracking using JIRA/TestRail, and collaborating with development teams to ensure quality throughout the SDLC.

Must Have

• Devise comprehensive test strategy
• Prepare detailed test plan
• Manage QA team, assign tasks, monitor progress
• Develop test automation strategy for AGILE projects
• Design and execute automation test cases for API web services
• Collaborate with product line stakeholders
• Develop and execute manual and automated test cases
• Perform manual and automated API testing
• Work with relational databases, using MySQL for querying and data validation
• Perform Performance Testing using JMeter
• Conduct Behavior Driven Development (BDD) using Cucumber with Ruby or Java
• Utilize Selenium for UI automation
• Track defects and manage test cycles using JIRA or TestRail
• Maintain thorough knowledge of Manual & Automation testing concepts and methodologies

Good to Have

• Basic knowledge of Unix commands
• Basic knowledge of Jenkins for CI/CD
• Basic knowledge of Git for version control

Position Summary

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Devises a comprehensive test strategy outlining the overall approach to testing the software application which includes the objectives, scope, test levels, test techniques and resources required for the testing process (Mandatory).
• Prepares a detailed test plan that outlines the test objectives, schedule, deliverables, test environment setup and resource allocation. It serves as a blueprint for the testing activities and ensures that the team follows a structured approach (Mandatory).
• Manage the team by assigning tasks, setting priorities and monitoring progress. Need to provide guidance, support and training to the team members, helping them improve their skills and productivity (Mandatory).
• Develop test automation strategy for large complex projects in AGILE methodology (Mandatory).
• Designing, creating Constructing and executing Automation test cases for API web services (Mandatory).
• Collaborates with product line stakeholders to understand and develop strategies, frameworks relating to their emerging demands (Mandatory).
• Develop and execute manual and automated test cases based on business and technical requirements (Mandatory).
• Perform API testing, both manual and automation, ensuring the accuracy of backend services (Mandatory).
• Work with relational databases, using MySQL for querying and data validation (Mandatory)
• Performance Testing using JMeter (Mandatory)
• Conduct Behavior Driven Development (BDD) using Cucumber with Ruby or Java to automate acceptance tests (Mandatory).
• Utilize Selenium for UI automation (Mandatory).
• Apply basic knowledge of Unix commands to interact with server environments (Basic knowledge).
• Use Jenkins for Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) (Basic knowledge).
• Manage version control using Git (Basic knowledge).
• Track defects and manage test cycles using defect tracking tools such as JIRA or TestRail (Mandatory).
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure test coverage and quality throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Provide clear communication of test findings, defects, and risks to stakeholders.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of Manual & Automation testing concepts and testing methodologies (Mandatory).

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in technical fields such as Computer Science, Information Technology, or Engineering.
• 8 -12 years of experience in software testing, with a strong background in both Manual and Automation testing

Qualifications

Education

Bachelors degree in related field.

Years of Related Experience

Years of experience 8 to 12 years