QA Test Lead

Bridgestone - Global Capability Center; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgestone - Global Capability Center in Bengaluru is seeking an experienced Test Lead to oversee testing for Enterprise Order to Cash applications. Lead a QA team of 10+ professionals and drive quality across planning, execution, and release coordination.

You will implement test strategies, collaborate with Product Owners and Architects, and ensure adherence to SAFe Agile, CI/CD, and regulatory standards. Hands-on testing as needed, with a focus on mentorship and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Test or QA Lead with focus on functional, API, integration, Automation, Performance, and UAT testing.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage QA testers responsible for testing complex Enterprise B2B O2C platforms.

Skills

QA Lead experience

B2B testing

Agile Scrum

Test strategy

Leadership

Analytical skills

CI/CD knowledge

ISTQB certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

JIRA

Azure DevOps

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Test Lead to join our team, overseeing testing efforts for Enterprise Order to Cash applications. The ideal candidate will lead a team of QA Testers of 10+ team size, ensuring the quality and reliability of our software solutions through effective planning, execution, and release coordination.

Responsibilities

• Overall, 12 plus years of experience in IT with 5 plus years of Test Lead experience.
• Plan and manage the work QA Testers responsible for testing a complex enterprise B2B order to cash platforms.
• Develop and implement test strategies, test plans based on project/product requirements and specifications.
• Be proficient in SAFe Agile ways of working.
• Work with various stakeholders like Product Owners, Architects, Scrum Masters to plan and coordinate testing activities across Agile Scrum teams, ensuring alignment with PI and sprint goals and timelines.
• Perform hands-on testing whenever required.
• Conduct regular team meetings, provide mentorship, and foster a culture of continuous improvement, shift left testing and knowledge sharing.
• Manage testing process utilizing market leading SDLC management tools like JIRA, ADO
• Participate in release planning coordination as major stakeholder.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, testing best practices, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Test or QA Lead with a strong emphasis on functional, API, integration, Automation, Performance and User Acceptance testing.
• Hands-on experience with testing of Enterprise B2B platforms.
• Expertise in Agile Scrum methodology and experience leading testing efforts in multiple and complex environments.
• Ability to create comprehensive test strategies, plans, and test cases tailored to project requirements.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate across teams and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
• Knowledge of continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes.
• ISTQB or similar certification is a plus.

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in SAP Commerce B2B, SAP ECC ERP focused on SD, AWS Data Warehousing
• Experience with test automation tools and frameworks.
• Familiarity with other SAP modules and platforms.