Lead QA Engineer - IT

• B Tech/BE/MCA in computer science, or engineering related field with 6 - 8 years of experience. 

Knowledge / Essential Skills: 

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and functional specifications. 

• Understand the existing Selenium automation framework code written in Java and then build on top of it, as per the new enhancements. 

• Understand the existing automation framework and then build on top of it, as per the new enhancements. 

• Design and execute test cases based on business requirements and user stories. 

• Mentor and coach the team about the automation testing and best practices. 

• Perform functional, regression, and integration testing of insurance software systems. 

• Able to work on the testing of sprint stories and figure out regression test cases out of them, which can be automated. 

• Performing all applicable SDLC activities for the work items assigned including requirement analysis, impact analysis and effort estimations. 

• Identify, document, and track defects using appropriate tools and techniques. 

• Verify defect fixes and ensure that software meets quality standards and acceptance criteria. 

• Participate in requirement analysis and contribute to test planning and estimation activities. 

• Support user acceptance testing and assist in troubleshooting issues reported by end-users. 

• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices. 

• Document test results, create test reports, and provide feedback to stakeholders. 

• Continuously improve testing processes and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. 

• Proactive, Self-motivated and ability to work on his/her individual capacity. 

• Ability to identify automation opportunities and implement automation. 

• Effective reporting capabilities on daily/weekly status. 

Nice to have: 

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail. 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. 

• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. 

• Relevant certifications such as ISTQB Foundation Level or equivalent, CSM, Safe agile are a plus.