Title:  Automation QA

About Birlasoft:
Birlasoft, a global leader at the forefront of Cloud, AI, and Digital technologies, seamlessly blends domain expertise with enterprise solutions. The company’s consultative and design-thinking approach empowers societies worldwide, enhancing the efficiency and productivity of businesses. As part of the multibillion-dollar diversified CKA Birla Group, Birlasoft with its 12,000+ professionals, is committed to continuing the Group’s 170-year heritage of building sustainable communities.

Job Summary:
We are looking for a Senior QA to spearhead quality assurance efforts in a large-scale Application Modernization project. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in QA methodologies, leadership skills, and a proven track record of ensuring high-quality software delivery.

Title: Automation QA

Key Responsibilities:
•    Develop and implement comprehensive QA strategies tailored to Application Modernization projects.
•    Lead and manage QA teams, including onshore and offshore resources, ensuring effective collaboration and communication.
•    Oversee the creation and execution of test plans, test cases, and test scripts for functional, integration, and regression testing.
•    Collaborate with stakeholders to define quality standards and ensure alignment with project goals.
•    Identify and mitigate risks related to software quality and project timelines.
•    Conduct root cause analysis for defects and implement corrective actions.
•    Ensure adherence to Agile or Waterfall methodologies, depending on project requirements.
•    Provide regular updates and reports on QA progress, metrics, and outcomes to project leadership.
•    Stay updated with industry trends and tools to continuously improve QA processes.
Qualifications:
•    Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
•    Proven experience in software quality assurance, with at least 2 years in a lead role.
•    Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, tools, and best practices.
•    Familiarity with cloud-based environments and CI/CD pipelines.
•    Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
•    Knowledge of API testing tools like Postman or RestAssured.
•    Ability to mentor and guide junior QA team members.
•    ISTQB certification or equivalent is a plus.
Preferred Skills:
•    Experience in Application Modernization projects.
•    Experience with automation tools like Selenium, JMeter, or similar.