Lead Qa Kochi (India)

Job Description Job Description Seeking a detail-oriented QA Engineer with robust analytical skills to design and execute test strategies for web apps APIs and hardware. Must be skilled in TestRail API testing with Postman and effective communication. Experience with Azure DevOps CI and CD and test automation principles is a plus. Ability to work independently manage defects and ensure high quality releases is essential. Responsibilities Meticulous and Proactive Testing Approach Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail when reviewing requirements test cases and application behavior. Anticipates potential risks or defects early in the development lifecycle and proactively identifies test scenarios that cover both expected and edge-case behaviors. Ensures comprehensive coverage through methodical planning consistent execution and thorough documentation of test results. Robust Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills Quickly investigates and isolates issues using structured analysis logs system behavior and debugging tools. Able to break down complex features or defects into root causes and provide transparent actionable feedback to developers. Capable of designing test strategies for complex systems including integrations APIs and multi-device environments. Proficiency in Azure DevOps (Nice-to-have) Experienced in using Azure DevOps for managing test plans work items user stories bug reporting and pipelines. Able to interpret CI/CD pipeline results and collaborate with DevOps or engineering teams to support continuous testing. Creates dashboards queries and reports to monitor testing progress and quality metrics. Experience with Postman (API Testing) Skilled in designing and executing API tests using Postman including authorization methods parameterized requests and environment management. Builds automated collections and uses scripting (for instance JavaScript pre-request and test scripts) to validate API responses. Understands REST standards response c .