QA Lead

Utrade Solutions; Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Utrade Solutions is seeking a Quality Assurance Lead based in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab. The ideal candidate will manage testing activities, mentor junior team members, and ensure high-quality releases.

With 6–10 years in software testing, candidates should have extensive experience in manual and automation testing, especially with tools like Selenium and Postman. A background in the financial sector is a plus.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of experience in Software Testing (Manual & Automation).
• Hands-on experience in Manual Testing, API Testing, and exposure to Automation Testing.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, and best testing practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the QA team and manage complete testing activities across projects.
• Conduct API testing using tools such as Postman and Rest Assured.
• Mentor junior QA team members and contribute to QA process improvements.

Skills

Software Testing

API Testing

Manual Testing

Automation Testing

Selenium

JIRA

Agile methodologies

Database Testing

Tools

Postman

Rest Assured

WinAppDriver

SQL

MySQL

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

JMeter

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the QA team (Manual Testers) and manage complete testing activities across projects.
• Perform mobile application testing on Android & iOS and must have experience with Software Testing.
• Understand business requirements and application functionality before initiating testing.
• Prepare, review, and execute Test Plans, Test Cases, Test Scenarios, and Regression Test Suites.
• Perform various testing activities, including Functional, Smoke, Sanity, Regression, Ad‑hoc, Retesting, and UI Testing.
• Conduct API testing using tools such as Postman and Rest Assured.
• Work on automation testing using tools/frameworks such as Selenium, Rest Assured, and WinAppDriver.
• Identify, track, and report defects using JIRA or similar tools.
• Coordinate effectively with Development, BA, Product, and Deployment teams.
• Ensure timely delivery of high‑quality releases.
• Mentor junior QA team members and contribute to QA process improvements.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, sprint planning, and release activities.
• Explore and implement AI‑driven testing approaches wherever applicable.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 6–10 years of experience in Software Testing (Manual & Automation).
• Experience in leading QA teams and managing testing deliverables.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, Defect Life Cycle, testing methodologies, and best practices.
• Hands‑on experience in Manual Testing, API Testing, and exposure to Automation Testing.
• Good knowledge of Selenium, Postman, JMeter, Rest Assured, and WinAppDriver.
• Experience with database testing using SQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB.
• Experience in Software Testing and Mobile Application Testing (Android/iOS).
• Understanding of security testing concepts and QA processes.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Good time‑management and team coordination abilities.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in Stock Market / Trading Domain.
• Exposure to Fintech or Gaming projects.
• Exposure to automation framework design and maintenance.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and Agile methodologies.
• Familiarity with AI tools used in Quality Assurance.