QA Lead_Offshore

We are seeking an experienced and strategic QA Lead to head the quality assurance function for a large-scale platform replatforming program. This role will be responsible for defining and executing the overall testing strategy , managing manual and automated QA efforts, and ensuring the delivery of a robust, scalable, and bug-free platform . The QA Lead will also play a key role in integrating AI-driven testing tools and managing parallel run validations .

Key Responsibilities

Testing Strategy & Leadership

Define and lead the end-to-end testing strategy for the program, covering functional, integration, performance, regression, and UAT testing.

Manage and mentor the QA team , allocating resources across multiple workstreams.

Test Execution & Validation

Oversee the development and execution of automated and manual test cases , ensuring full traceability to business and technical requirements.

Lead testing efforts for key program phases including:

Functional Validation

Performance/Load/Stress Testing

Parallel Run Support (legacy vs modern output validation)

Knowledge Transfer & Documentation

Contribute to the KT (Knowledge Transfer) checklist , ensuring delivery of:

Test plans

Test scripts

AI-assisted testing outputs

Final validation reports and evidence

Tooling & Automation

Work with engineering teams to implement AI-based testing automation frameworks where applicable.

Maintain test environments and ensure CI/CD integration for continuous testing.

Stakeholder Reporting

Prepare detailed reports and dashboards on test progress , coverage , defect metrics , and go-live readiness .

Collaborate closely with product owners, developers, DevOps, and business analysts to ensure QA alignment with project goals.

Required Qualifications

Experience

8+ years of experience in software quality assurance, with at least 3 years in a QA Lead or Test Manager role on enterprise-scale projects.

Prior experience testing Java-based backend systems , middleware , or messaging platforms .

Testing Skills

Deep understanding of testing methodologies , including black-box, white-box, regression, and exploratory testing.

Hands-on experience with test automation tools such as Selenium, TestNG, JUnit, or Cypress.

Experience with performance testing tools like JMeter, LoadRunner, or Gatling.

Toolchain & Process

Familiarity with Jira , TestRail , or similar QA management tools.

Working knowledge of Git-based CI/CD pipelines , ideally integrated with automated test suites.

Soft Skills

Excellent leadership , team coordination , and communication skills .

Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and articulate QA status to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AI-driven testing tools , LLM-assisted test generation, or model-based test design.

• Domain knowledge in financial services or transaction-based systems .

• Familiarity with Agile and SAFe development environments.