Test Lead
Core
Define testing strategies, plans, and metrics; lead, coach, and mentor QA/Test Engineers; oversee manual and automated testing execution; manage defect lifecycles and release validation for a life sciences business area.
Role type
Senior Test Lead (QA Manager)
Builds
Reliable software releases with high automation coverage and low escaped defects for life sciences products.
Domain
Life Sciences / Software Quality Assurance
Required skills
Test strategy and planning, SDLC/STLC knowledge, Agile/Scrum, test management, defect tracking, team leadership, mentoring, risk-based testing, automation strategy, CI/CD integration, stakeholder management, root-cause analysis.
Preferred skills
ISTQB Advanced Level Test Manager certification, cloud application testing (AWS/Azure/GCP), microservices architecture experience, test automation frameworks.
Technologies
AWS, Azure, GCP, CI/CD, JIRA, DevOps, Security, microservices
Responsibilities
Define testing strategies, plans, estimates, schedules, scope, quality metrics, and entry/exit criteria; assess testing risks and prioritize across functional, regression, integration, system, performance, security, and UAT; lead, coach, and mentor QA/Test Engineers; assign work and coordinate onsite and offshore teams; oversee design and execution of manual and automated tests; lead release validation and guide test automation strategy; review test coverage and documentation; manage the defect lifecycle and facilitate triage; partner with product, development, DevOps, and business teams; publish test dashboards and quality metrics; ensure adherence to client processes, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
