Test Lead
Core
Guide testing strategy for product teams, lead test engineers, and take ownership of release quality.
Role type
Senior Test Lead (IC with people leadership)
Builds
Reliable software delivered on schedule and in line with requirements
Domain
Software Quality Assurance / Cloud / DevOps
Required skills
Test strategy definition, risk-based testing, team leadership and mentoring, test automation strategy, CI/CD integration, stakeholder communication, performance review and hiring support
Preferred skills
ISTQB Advanced Level (Test Manager) certification, cloud-based application testing (AWS/Azure), microservices testing
Technologies
AWS, Azure, CI/CD, Cloud, DevOps, ISTQB, JIRA, Security, microservices
Responsibilities
Define testing strategies, plans, and quality metrics; Assess risk and prioritize functional, regression, integration, performance, and security testing; Estimate testing effort and contribute to sprint and release planning; Lead, mentor, and coach QA/test engineers; Conduct performance reviews, support career development, and participate in hiring; Oversee the design and execution of manual and automated test cases; Set the test automation strategy, select frameworks, and integrate automation with CI/CD; Partner with product owners, developers, DevOps, and business analysts to clarify requirements and acceptance criteria; Communicate project status, risks, and blockers to project managers and senior leaders
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people leadership
