Associate QA Lead

dentsu; New Delhi; In loco; INR 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Merkle in Pune is seeking a Lead QA to ensure software quality across the project lifecycle. You will lead QA initiatives, design tests, and guide a small team while coordinating with clients and internal teams.

The role focuses on DWH/database testing, SQL/ETL validation, and cloud technologies (Azure). Strong communication and stakeholder handling are essential for success in this position.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s or Master Degree in IT or related field.
• Experience in QA for data warehousing and cloud environments.
• Strong SQL and ETL testing capabilities, with ability to design test cases.

Mansioni

• Define QA scope and objectives for all testing levels.
• Design test plans and write test cases with SQL scripts.
• Lead test planning, identify requirements, scope and estimates.
• Ensure comprehensive test coverage including positive/negative/edge cases.
• Log defects with priority and drive resolution with root-cause analysis.
• Perform DWH/Database testing and various test types (functional, regression, UAT).
• Validate fixes across test cycles and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Mentor a small QA team (2–3 members).

Conoscenze

DWH testing

SQL

ETL testing

Test case design

JIRA & Agile

Azure cloud

Data warehousing

Communication

Formazione

Bachelor/Master in IT

Strumenti

JIRA

Azure tools

ETL tools

SQL tooling

Descrizione del lavoro

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Business Title

Lead QA

Years of Experience

Min 6 and max upto 10.

Job Descreption

The purpose of this role is to ensure the developed software meets the client requirements and the business’ quality standards within the project release cycle and established processes. To lead QA technical initiatives in order to optimize the test approach and tools.

Must have skills

1.Experience & Knowledge in DWH and Database Testing
2. SQL and ETL testing knowledge
3.Debug the differences and document the issues identified
4.Understand Requirements and translate them into test cases
5.Proficiency with SQL language and Data Warehousing principles
6. Any ETL Tool knowledge
7.Experience on Cloud technologies AZURE prefered.
8. Experience on JIRA and Agile
9.Good Communication skills

Good to have skills

1.Familiarity with Cloud technologies
2.Working experience on JIRA and Agile
3.Experience with testing SOAP / API projects
4.Stakeholder communication
5. Microsoft Office

Key responsibiltes

1. Define scope and objectives of all levels of QA testing.
2. Write test plans, design test cases, develop test SQL scripts, test conditions, test procedures and expected results
3. Actively participates in test planning by identifying testing requirements, scope and estimates
4. Ensures optimal test coverage comprising of positive, negative and exception scenarios
5. Logs defects with right priority, tracking them to closure and understanding the root cause for an issue
6. Work on DWH / Database testing
7. Perform all aspects of testing, including functional, regression, load, system testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT)
8. Validate fixes and ensure follow through to all test cycles
9. Investigate and recommend remediation strategies for data quality conditions, and process failures
10. Communicate test status to internal project team and clients(s)
11. Develop and contribute best practices and standards for a solution or across multiple medium/large scale projects/accounts
12. Mentoring a team of 2 to 3 QA Associates

Education Qulification

1. Bachelor’s or Master Degree or equivalent Degree or related IT field

Certification If Any

1. Azure certifications such as Azure Data Engineer Associate.
2. Snowflake Associate / Core

Shift timing

12 PM to 9 PM and / or 2 PM to 11 PM - IST time zone

Location:

DGS India - Pune - Indiqube Orchid

Brand:

Merkle

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent