QA Lead

Atomicwork; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off — Unlimited sick leaves,

Flexible allowances

Team events

Annual outings

Job summary

Atomicwork in Bengaluru is seeking a QA Lead to steer QA strategy, test planning, execution and automation for software applications. You will oversee a QA team, collaborate with development and product teams, and champion best practices for quality, performance and security in an Agile setup.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in software QA, with 3+ years in leadership, hands-on automation, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• 24/7 focus on software quality across the SDLC/Agile framework.
• Hands-on test automation using Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Appium.
• API testing with Postman, RestAssured, SoapUI and performance testing with JMeter/LoadRunner.
• SQL for backend validation and CI/CD integration of tests.
• Leadership in QA, mentoring teams and collaborating with DevOps and product teams.
• ISTQB Advanced or equivalent is a plus; Cursor editor familiarity is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement a comprehensive test strategy aligned with business goals.
• Lead and mentor QA analysts and automation engineers, providing technical guidance.
• Enforce QA standards, practices, and methodologies across projects.
• Collaborate with engineering, DevOps, and product management to embed quality.
• Develop test plans, cases, and scripts for various testing types.
• Oversee test execution, maintenance of test cases in tools like TestRail/Zephyr/Jira.
• Drive test automation and CI/CD integration; explore AI-driven testing where applicable.
• Lead performance, security, and compliance testing; manage defects and reporting.

Skills

SDLC/STLC/Agile

Test automation

API testing

Performance testing

SQL

CI/CD integration

Leadership

Communication

ISTQB Advanced

Cursor editor

Tools

Selenium

Cypress

Playwright

Appium

Postman

RestAssured

SoapUI

JMeter

LoadRunner

TestRail

Zephyr

Jira

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Azure DevOps

Job description

Atomicworkis on a mission to transform the digital workplace experience by uniting people, processes, and platforms through AI automation. Our team is building a modern service management platform that enables growing businesses to reduce operational complexity and drive business success.

We’re looking foraQA Lead to join our team. You will be responsible for leading the overall quality assurance strategy, test planning, execution, and automation for software applications. This role involves overseeing the team of QA analysts, collaborating with development and product teams, and implementing best practices to ensure software quality, performance, and security. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of manual and automated testing processes and is experienced in leading QA teams in Agile environments.

Thispositionis based out of ourBengaluru office. We offer competitive pay to employees and practical benefits for their whole family.

If this sounds interesting to you, read on.

What we’re looking for (qualifications)

We are not big on formal qualifications, and we value hands-on skills. We also enjoy working with people who are looking to learn new things and have a sense of responsibility toward their work.

• Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of SDLC, STLC, Agile/Scrum, and DevOps.

• Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Appium).

• Experience with API testing (Postman, RestAssured, SoapUI).

• Proficiency in performance testing tools (JMeter, LoadRunner).

• Knowledge of SQL for database validation and backend testing.

• Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.

• Leadership & Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and team management abilities.

• Excellent verbal and written communication.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

• Analytical mindset with attention to detail

• 7+ years of experience in software quality assurance, including 3+ years in a leadership role.

• Proven experience in leading QA teams in Agile environments.

• ISTQB Advanced Level or equivalent certification is a plus.
• Should be familiar with Code editors like Cursor.

What you'll do (responsibilities)

• Test Strategy & Leadership

• Define and implement a comprehensive test strategy that aligns with business goals and software development processes.

• Lead and mentor a team of QA analysts and automation engineers, providing technical guidance and review their work.

• Establish and enforce QA best practices, standards, and methodologies across projects.

• Work closely with engineering, DevOps, and product management teams to ensure quality is embedded throughout the software development lifecycle.

• Test Planning & Execution

• Develop test plans, test cases, and test scripts for functional, regression, integration, performance, and security testing.

• Ensure adequate test coverage by mapping test cases to business and technical requirements.

• Oversee manual and automated test execution, ensuring high-quality software releases.

• Implement and maintain test case management tools (TestRail, Zephyr,Jira).

• Test Automation & CI/CD Integration

• Define and drive the test automation strategy to increase efficiency and effectiveness of testing.

• Develop, maintain, and enhance automated test suites using frameworks like Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, TestNG, or Appium.

• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps) for continuous testing.

• Identify opportunities for AI-driven testing to enhance automation capabilities.

• Defect Management & Reporting

• Oversee defect tracking and management, ensuring issues are properly documented, prioritized, and resolved.

• Utilize bug tracking tools (Jira, Azure DevOps, Bugzilla) to monitor defect trends and improve product quality.

• Generate QA metrics and reports (test execution status, defect rates, test coverage) to inform stakeholders and support decision-making.

• Performance, Security & Compliance Testing

• Lead performance testing efforts using tools like JMeter, LoadRunner, or Gatling.

• Collaborate with security teams to conduct penetration and vulnerability testing.

• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements (ISO 29119, ISTQB, GDPR, SOC 2, PCI DSS).

• Agile & DevOps Collaboration

• Actively participate in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives).

• Advocate for Shift-Left Testing by integrating testing early in the development cycle.

• Work closely with developers to implement unit testing and code quality practices.

This role provides an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative startup environment, where your contributions will have a direct impact on the product's success and evolution.

Why we are different (culture)

As a part of Atomicwork, you can shape our company and business from idea to production. Our cultural values also set the bar high, helping us create a better workplace for everyone.

• Agency:Be self-directed. Take initiative and solve problems creatively.

• Taste:Hold a high bar. Sweat the details. Build with care and discernment.

• Ownership:We demonstrate unwavering commitment to our mission and goals, taking full responsibility for triumphs and setbacks.

• Mastery:We relentlessly pursue continuous self-improvement as individuals and teams, dedicating ourselves to constant learning and growth.

• Impatience:We recognize that our world moves swiftly and is driven by an unyielding desire to progress with every endeavor.

• Customer Obsession:We place our customers at the heart of everything we do, relentlessly seeking to understand their needs and exceed their expectations.

What we offer (compensation and benefits)

We are big on benefits that make sense to you and your family.

1. Fantastic team—the #1 reason why everybody joins us.

1. Paid time off— Unlimited sick leaves and 24 days off every year.

1. Health insurance— comprehensive health coverage for your entire family.

1. Flexible allowances— with hassle-free reimbursements across spends.

1. Team events— we cover team meet-ups and celebrations for milestones.

1. Annual outings— for everyone to have fun together.

What next (applying for this role)

1. Click on the apply button to get started with your application.

1. Answer a few questions about yourself and your work.

1. Wait to hear from us about the next steps.