QA Lead

Experience: 6–10 Years Employment Type: Full-Time Role Overview We are looking for a highly skilled and proactive QA Lead to lead end-to-end quality assurance strategy across web and API-based applications. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in automation testing (Playwright), performance testing, Angular frontend validation, NestJS backend validation, and API testing, along with proven leadership experience in Agile environments. Key Responsibilities 1. QA Leadership & Strategy · Define and implement overall QA strategy, test approach, and quality metrics. · Lead, mentor, and manage QA team members. · Establish test coverage standards across UI, API, and performance layers. · Drive shift-left testing and automation-first mindset. · Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and DevOps teams. 2. Automation Testing (Playwright – Mandatory) · Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks using Playwright (TypeScript/JavaScript). · Implement CI/CD-integrated automation suites. · Ensure cross-browser and cross-device automation coverage. · Improve automation coverage, reliability, and execution speed. · Conduct code reviews for automation scripts. 3. Frontend Testing (Angular) · Validate Angular-based web applications. · Test UI components, forms, routing, and state management. · Perform functional, regression, and integration testing. · Validate frontend performance, responsiveness, and usability. 4. Backend & API Testing (NestJS) · Test RESTful APIs developed using NestJS. · Validate request/response contracts, authentication, and error handling. · Perform schema validation and business logic validation. · Use tools such as Postman or automated API frameworks. 5. Performance Testing · Design and execute performance and load testing strategies. · Identify bottlenecks and scalability issues. · Work with engineering teams to improve system performance. · Experience with tools such as JMeter or k6. 6. Quality Governance & Metrics · Define QA KPIs and quality dashboards. · Track defect leakage, test coverage, automation percentage, and release quality index. · Ensure release sign-off compliance. · Conduct RCA for production issues. Required Skills & Experience · 6+ years in Software Testing with 2+ years in QA Lead role. · Strong hands-on experience in Playwright automation framework development. · Experience testing Angular applications. · Strong API testing experience (REST APIs, authentication flows). · Experience testing NestJS-based backend systems. · Experience in performance testing tools (JMeter/k6/etc.). · Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines. · Experience in Agile/Scrum methodologies. · Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Key KPIs (Measurable) · Automation coverage ≥ 80% for critical flows. · Defect leakage < 5%. · CI automation pass rate ≥ 95%. · Performance baseline compliance before release. · Year-over-year reduction in defect density. Requirements Experience: 6–10 Years Employment Type: Full-Time Role Overview We are looking for a highly skilled and proactive QA Lead to lead end-to-end quality assurance strategy across web and API-based applications. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in automation testing (Playwright), performance testing, Angular frontend validation, NestJS backend validation, and API testing, along with proven leadership experience in Agile environments. Key Responsibilities 1. QA Leadership & Strategy · Define and implement overall QA strategy, test approach, and quality metrics. · Lead, mentor, and manage QA team members. · Establish test coverage standards across UI, API, and performance layers. · Drive shift-left testing and automation-first mindset. · Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and DevOps teams. 2. Automation Testing (Playwright – Mandatory) · Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks using Playwright (TypeScript/JavaScript). · Implement CI/CD-integrated automation suites. · Ensure cross-browser and cross-device automation coverage. · Improve automation coverage, reliability, and execution speed. · Conduct code reviews for automation scripts. 3. Frontend Testing (Angular) · Validate Angular-based web applications. · Test UI components, forms, routing, and state management. · Perform functional, regression, and integration testing. · Validate frontend performance, responsiveness, and usability. 4. Backend & API Testing (NestJS) · Test RESTful APIs developed using NestJS. · Validate request/response contracts, authentication, and error handling. · Perform schema validation and business logic validation. · Use tools such as Postman or automated API frameworks. 5. Performance Testing · Design and execute performance and load testing strategies. · Identify bottlenecks and scalability issues. · Work with engineering teams to improve system performance. · Experience with tools such as JMeter or k6. 6. Quality Governance & Metrics · Define QA KPIs and quality dashboards. · Track defect leakage, test coverage, automation percentage, and release quality index. · Ensure release sign-off compliance. · Conduct RCA for production issues. Required Skills & Experience · 6+ years in Software Testing with 2+ years in QA Lead role. · Strong hands-on experience in Playwright automation framework development. · Experience testing Angular applications. · Strong API testing experience (REST APIs, authentication flows). · Experience testing NestJS-based backend systems. · Experience in performance testing tools (JMeter/k6/etc.). · Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines. · Experience in Agile/Scrum methodologies. · Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Key KPIs (Measurable) · Automation coverage ≥ 80% for critical flows. · Defect leakage < 5%. · CI automation pass rate ≥ 95%. · Performance baseline compliance before release. · Year-over-year reduction in defect density.