Lead Engineer QA

Ansira; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Ansira in Bengaluru is seeking an Experienced QA Lead to drive test strategy and assurance for enterprise-level applications. You will lead end-to-end testing efforts, mentor distributed QA teams, and collaborate with Product, DevOps, and Business stakeholders in an Agile environment.

Strong hands-on automation (Selenium/Playwright, C#), API and performance testing, SQL, and CI/CD are essential to deliver high-quality software.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years in Quality Assurance, Test Automation, or related roles
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles and web app development
• Proven experience leading QA teams for enterprise apps and distributed teams
• Experience in automation frameworks, API testing, and performance testing
• Experience with AI-driven test automation and CI/CD
• Excellent communication and collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Define and implement QA strategy and standards across projects
• Lead end-to-end testing activities and drive release readiness
• Mentor and manage distributed QA teams across engagements
• Collaborate with Product, Development, DevOps and Business teams to ensure quality
• Drive continuous quality improvements through automation and metrics

Skills

QA leadership

Test strategy

End-to-end testing

Agile/Scrum

Automation testing

Selenium/Playwright (C#)

AI-driven automation

API testing

Performance testing

SQL

CI/CD

Mentoring

Stakeholder collaboration

QA methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS/IT

Tools

Selenium

Playwright

C#

SQL

JMeter/LoadRunner

TFS/Jenkins/TeamCity/Azure DevOps

Job description

Experienced QA Lead with 8-10 years in Quality Assurance and 4+ years of team leadership experience. Expertise in defining QA strategies, leading end-to-end testing activities, and ensuring high-quality software delivery in Agile environments. Strong hands-on experience in Automation Testing using Selenium/Playwright (preferably C#), AI-driven automation solutions, API testing, performance testing, SQL, and CI/CD tools. Proven ability to mentor teams, collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, and drive continuous quality improvements.

Strong experience in designing test strategies, test scenarios, test execution, monitoring, analyzing results, and reporting quality metrics.

Strong knowledge of QA methodologies and tools, with demonstrated experience in SDET, QAE, or QA Lead roles.

Hands-on experience in Automation Testing using Selenium/Playwright (preferably C#) and building scalable automation frameworks.

Experience in AI-driven automation solutions, intelligent test automation, and automation optimization techniques.

Strong experience in writing SQL queries (Select statements, joins, data validation, and analysis).

Strong expertise in API testing using SOAP and REST services.

Hands-on experience in Performance and Load Testing using tools like JMeter, LoadRunner, or equivalent tools.

Knowledge of deployment automation, continuous integration, and build automation tools such as TFS, Jenkins, TeamCity, or Azure DevOps.

Ability to effectively communicate with all stakeholders, including Product, Development, DevOps, and Business teams.

Strong written and verbal communication skills with proven leadership and collaboration abilities.

Conversant with Agile/Scrum development methodology and release management processes.

Ability to drive QA strategy, quality standards, and continuous improvement initiatives across projects.

Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related fields is required.

Background and Experience:

8-10 years of experience in Quality Assurance, Test Automation, or Software Development roles.

Strong understanding of software engineering principles and web application development.

Proven experience in leading QA teams for enterprise-level applications and distributed teams.

Strong background in QA processes, test strategy planning, automation frameworks, API testing, and performance testing.

Experience in improving QA efficiency through automation and AI-based testing solutions.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in fast-paced Agile environments