Senior QA Lead

We are seeking a Senior QA Lead to oversee quality assurance activities, testing strategy, and release quality management across software development initiatives. The role will be responsible for leading QA teams, establishing testing frameworks, improving test automation practices, and ensuring that software releases meet quality standards before deployment to production environments.

Desired Candidate Profile

Minimum 4 years of experience in software development and quality assurance, including at least 2 years in QA-focused roles. Strong understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC). Experience leading QA activities across web and mobile application projects. Hands-on experience with: Functional Testing Regression Testing Smoke Testing Sanity Testing API Testing Integration Testing User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Security Testing Experience creating test plans, test scenarios, and test cases. Experience managing defects and bug tracking processes. Experience with Jira or similar test and project management tools. Experience reviewing automation scripts. Understanding of CI/CD concepts. Experience using AI-assisted tools for test case generation, log analysis, test coverage review, or QA documentation improvement. Experience with API Testing and Integration Testing. Good understanding of basic Security Testing principles. Experience leading and managing QA teams. Ability to design and implement a comprehensive Test Strategy. Understanding of database fundamentals and the ability to read and validate data to verify test results. Ability to prioritize and manage defects based on Severity and Priority. Preferred Qualifications Experience working on government, enterprise, or large-scale institutional systems. Experience with .NET-based applications and environments. Experience designing and establishing QA processes from the ground up. Experience performing Performance Testing. Other Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field. Strong leadership and team management skills. Excellent communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Strong documentation and reporting skills. High attention to detail and quality standards.