We are looking for an experienced Functional Testing Lead to manage QA teams and ensure high-quality software delivery.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the QA team in planning designing and executing comprehensive testing activities across multiple projects and releases
- Define and implement QA strategies test plans test approaches and quality standards aligned with business objectives and project requirements
- Review business functional and technical requirements to ensure complete test coverage and identify potential quality risks early in the SDLC
- Drive end-to-end testing efforts including Functional System Integration Regression and Production Validation testing
- Collaborate with Product Owners Business Analysts Development Teams Project Managers and stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of high-quality solutions
- Establish testing best practices processes and quality metrics to improve testing efficiency and product reliability
- Oversee test case development test execution defect management and test reporting activities performed by QA team members
- Manage defect triage meetings prioritize issues and coordinate with development teams to ensure timely defect resolution
- Ensure traceability between business requirements test scenarios test cases and defects throughout the project lifecycle
- Monitor project quality risks and provide proactive recommendations for risk mitigation and process improvement
- Coordinate and support User Acceptance Testing UAT activities ensuring business readiness and successful signoff
- Provide accurate test status updates quality metrics release readiness assessments and executive level reports to stakeholders
- Validate release deliverables and oversee production deployment verification activities
- Lead root cause analysis discussions for critical production issues and implement preventive quality measures
- Mentor coach and develop QA team members by conducting knowledge sharing sessions reviews and performance feedback
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives including process optimization quality governance and test automation adoption strategies
- Ensure compliance with organizational standards regulatory requirements and software quality assurance policies
- Manage resource allocation sprint testing commitments and QA deliverables within Agile Scrum environments
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all testing related activities across projects and releases
