Manager QA

Accenture; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture in Hyderabad seeks an experienced QA Manager to lead the end‑to‑end quality assurance function, aligning testing practices with business objectives. The role emphasizes strategic QA oversight, cross‑functional collaboration, and continuous testing improvements.

You will engage clients through platform demonstrations and take on Scrum Master responsibilities to ensure agile execution. The candidate should have 12+ years of QA leadership experience, strong expertise in Agile/Scrum, and

Qualifications

• Must have 12+ years of experience in QA and testing.
• Strong leadership of QA teams and end‑to‑end testing initiatives.
• Hands‑on experience with Agile/Scrum and as Scrum Master.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage QA across multiple projects ensuring adherence to standards.
• Define QA strategies, test plans, and automation frameworks for coverage.
• Coordinate with engineering, product, and business teams from a project management perspective.
• Act as Scrum Master, facilitating agile ceremonies and continuous improvement.
• Oversee defect management lifecycle, reporting, and resolution.
• Conduct client demos and walkthroughs to showcase delivered solutions.
• Monitor QA metrics and drive quality improvements across platforms.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Mentor QA teams to foster quality, accountability, and best practices.
• Ensure QA integration within CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

QA strategy

Test planning execution

Automation testing

Quality assurance frameworks

Agile Scrum methodologies

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Defect tracking management

CI/CD integration

Team leadership

Education

BTech / BE

Job description

Job Description

Management Level: 07 Manager QA

Location: Hyderabad

Must have skills:

• QA strategy
• Test planning execution
• Automation testing
• Quality assurance frameworks
• Agile Scrum methodologies
• Stakeholder management
• Risk management
• Defect tracking management
• CI/CD integration
• Team leadership

Good to have skills:

• Performance testing
• Security testing
• API testing
• DevOps practices
• Selenium/Cypress
• JIRA/Azure DevOps
• Test data management
• Client presentationsProcess improvement
• Metrics reporting

Experience: 12+ years

Educational Qualification: BTech / BE mandatory

Job Overview: The QA Manager is responsible for leading the end‑to‑end quality assurance function, ensuring the delivery of high‑quality software products aligned with business objectives. This role involves strategic oversight of QA processes, managing cross‑functional collaboration, and driving continuous improvement in testing practices. The individual will also play a key role in client engagement through platform demonstrations and will take on Scrum Master responsibilities to ensure effective Agile execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the QA function across multiple projects, ensuring adherence to quality standards and best practices.
• Define and implement QA strategies, test plans, and automation frameworks to improve efficiency and coverage.
• Drive collaboration across engineering, product, and business teams from a project management perspective.
• Act as a Scrum Master, facilitating Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, stand‑ups, retrospectives, and reviews.
• Oversee defect management lifecycle, including tracking, reporting, and resolution.
• Conduct platform demonstrations and walkthroughs for clients, ensuring clarity and confidence in delivered solutions.
• Monitor and report on QA metrics, KPIs, and overall product quality.
• Identify risks and proactively implement mitigation strategies.
• Mentor and manage QA teams, fostering a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure seamless integration of QA processes within CI/CD pipelines.

Qualifications:

• Graduate with 12+ years of experience in Quality Assurance and Testing.
• Proven experience in leading QA teams and managing end‑to‑end testing initiatives.
• Strong expertise in Agile/Scrum methodologies, with hands‑on experience as a Scrum Master.
• Experience in client-facing roles, including conducting demos and stakeholder communication.
• Deep understanding of test automation tools and frameworks.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience in driving cross‑functional collaboration and project delivery.