PEGA Test Lead

QualiZeal; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

QualiZeal in Hyderabad seeks an experienced PEGA Test Lead to steer testing across PEGA applications, covering functional, integration, regression, and UAT.

You will define the test strategy, manage teams, coordinate with PEGA developers and business users, and ensure high-quality delivery. The role requires strong PEGA knowledge, hands-on testing experience, and leadership in enterprise-scale programs.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years in software testing with 4+ years in PEGA testing.
• Strong understanding of PEGA PRPC architecture, case types, flows, and rules.
• Hands-on manual and automated testing of PEGA applications.
• Experience with PEGA Test Suite (PTS) or other automation tools is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of SQL, data validation, and integration testing.
• Experience leading teams in enterprise-scale programs.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum or Waterfall delivery models.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Own and define end-to-end test strategy for PEGA applications.
• Lead test planning, estimation, scheduling, and execution.
• Strong Life and Annuities product knowledge.
• Manage and mentor a team of PEGA testers.
• Design and review test scenarios, test cases, and test data aligned to PEGA rules, flows, and case lifecycles.
• Ensure testing coverage for case management, business rules, UI, and integrations.
• Coordinate with PEGA developers, architects, product owners, and business users.
• Drive defect management using JIRA/ALM.
• Ensure compliance with SDLC / STLC / Agile or Waterfall methodologies.
• Support UAT and production validation.
• Identify opportunities for test automation (PEGA Test Suite, Selenium, or other tools).
• Prepare and present test metrics, dashboards, and quality reports to leadership.

Skills

PEGA testing

Manual testing

Automated testing

Test strategy

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

SQL

Education

ISTQB / CSTE certification

CSSA (PEGA CSA)

Tools

PEGA Test Suite (PTS)

JIRA

ALM

Job description

We are seeking an experienced PEGA Test Lead to lead testing activities for PEGA-based applications across functional, integration, regression, and UAT phases. The role involves defining test strategy, managing test teams, coordinating with PEGA developers and business stakeholders, and ensuring high-quality delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and define end-to-end test strategy for PEGA applications.


• Lead test planning, estimation, scheduling, and execution activities.


• Strong Life and Annuities product knowledge


• Manage and mentor a team of PEGA testers.


• Design and review test scenarios, test cases, and test data aligned to PEGA rules, flows, and case lifecycles.


• Ensure testing coverage for:


• Case management


• Business rules (Decision Tables, Decision Trees)


• UI (Sections, Harness, Portals)


• Integrations (SOAP/REST, MQ, DB)


• Coordinate with PEGA developers, architects, product owners, and business users.


• Drive defect management using tools like JIRA/ALM.


• Ensure compliance with SDLC / STLC / Agile or Waterfall methodologies.


• Support UAT and production validation.


• Identify opportunities for test automation (PEGA Test Suite, Selenium, or other tools).


• Prepare and present test metrics, dashboards, and quality reports to leadership.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of experience in software testing, with 4+ years in PEGA testing.


• Strong understanding of PEGA PRPC architecture, case types, flows, and rules.


• Hands‑on experience in manual and automated testing of PEGA applications.


• Experience with PEGA Test Suite (PTS) or other automation tools is a plus.


• Strong knowledge of SQL, data validation, and integration testing.


• Experience leading teams in enterprise-scale programs.


• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum or Waterfall delivery models.


• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Certifications

• PEGA Certified Senior System Architect (CSSA)


• ISTQB / CSTE (optional)

About Company:

QualiZeal, headquartered in Texas, USA, is a leading provider of AI-powered Quality Engineering services worldwide. With a diverse portfolio of digital transformation services—including Quality Engineering, Digital Engineering, Advisory and Transformation, and Emerging Technology Testing—QualiZeal empowers leading global organizations to achieve quality excellence and sustainable market leadership. Recognized for its industry‑leading growth rate since its inception, QualiZeal has been named \"The Fastest Growing Digital Quality Engineering Services Company in North America\" at the 2022 Global Choice Awards and \"Tech Startup of the Year\" at the 2024 American Business Awards®. Trusted by over 70 global enterprises and employing more than 850 elite software quality engineers, QualiZeal is a fast‑paced, culture‑driven organization on a high‑growth trajectory.

Recognition:

• “The Fastest Growing Digital Quality Engineering Services Company in North America” (2022 Global Choice Awards).


• \"Tech Startup of the Year\" (2024 American Business Awards®).


• “Major Contender” in Quality Engineering by Everest Group and NelsonHall (2023, 2024).


• Economic Times “Best Organization for Women” (2024). 42% women workforce.


• Industry‑leading Client and Employee Net Promoter Scores (NPS).

You may visit www.qualizeal.com for quick information.