QA Manager

x000D Job Title: QA Manager (with Automation Expertise) x000D Location: KERALA - Hybrid x000D Employment Type: Full-Time x000D Reports To: Delivery Manager x000D Role Overview x000D The QA Manager will lead the Quality Assurance team to ensure the delivery of high-quality software products. This role emphasizes test automation strategy and implementation , while managing manual testing efforts where necessary. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, deep knowledge of QA methodologies, and hands-on experience with automation frameworks. x000D Key Responsibilities x000D x000D x000D Leadership & Strategy x000D x000D Define and implement QA strategy, standards, and best practices across projects. x000D Manage and mentor QA engineers, fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement. x000D Collaborate with Product, Development, and DevOps teams to align QA processes with business goals. x000D x000D x000D x000D Automation x000D x000D Design and maintain scalable automation frameworks for web, API, and mobile applications. x000D Drive automation coverage for regression, smoke, and performance testing. x000D Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous delivery. x000D x000D x000D x000D Quality Assurance x000D x000D Oversee test planning, execution, and reporting for functional, integration, and system testing. x000D Ensure defect tracking and root cause analysis are performed effectively. x000D Establish metrics and KPIs to measure quality and team performance. x000D x000D x000D x000D Tools & Technologies x000D x000D Hands-on experience with tools like Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Appium, JMeter , and API testing tools (Postman, RestAssured). x000D Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps). x000D Knowledge of cloud environments (AWS, Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus. x000D x000D x000D x000D Qualifications x000D x000D Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. x000D 8+ years of QA experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role. x000D Proven expertise in test automation frameworks and scripting languages (Java, Python, JavaScript). x000D Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies. x000D Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. x000D x000D Preferred Skills x000D x000D Experience with Shift-Left Testing and early QA involvement in SDLC. x000D Knowledge of performance testing and security testing practices. x000D Familiarity with AI-based testing tools and automation accelerators. x000D x000D Disclaimer : This job posting has been aggregated from external source. Role details, content, and availability are subject to change. Applicants are advised to confirm the latest information directly on the company website before applying.