Quality Engineering Lead

Accenture in India; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture in India in Pune is seeking a Quality Engineering Lead to guide a team of quality engineers across the application lifecycle. The role focuses on defining testing strategies, ensuring delivery speed, and driving quality through metrics and standardized processes.

The candidate will oversee test automation initiatives using Selenium, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and mentor junior engineers to raise overall QA capabilities in a fast-paced enterprise environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a QA team
• Development and execution of end-to-end testing strategies
• Monitoring quality metrics and defect management

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of quality engineers and coordinate cross-functional planning.
• Define and implement testing strategies aligned with business goals.
• Oversee test automation and integration with CI/CD pipelines.
• Mentor junior team members and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Selenium

Test Automation

CI/CD

Quality Assurance

Education

15 years full time education

Job description

Summary:

Project Role

Quality Engineering Lead

Project Role Description

Leads a team of quality engineers through multi-disciplinary team planning and ecosystem integration to accelerate delivery and drive quality across the application lifecycle. Applies business and functional knowledge to develop end-to-end testing strategies through the use of quality processes and methodologies. Applies testing methodologies, principles and processes to define and implement key metrics to manage and assess the testing process including test execution and defect resolution.

Must have skills

Selenium

Good to have skills

NA

Minimum 5 Year(s) Of Experience Is Required

Educational Qualification

15 years full time education

As a Quality Engineering Lead, a typical day involves guiding a team of quality engineers by coordinating cross-functional planning and integrating various ecosystem components to enhance delivery speed and ensure high-quality standards throughout the application lifecycle. This role requires overseeing the development and implementation of comprehensive testing strategies that align with business and functional requirements. The lead actively monitors testing progress, manages defect resolution, and evaluates key performance indicators to maintain and improve the overall quality assurance process. Collaboration with multiple stakeholders to synchronize efforts and drive continuous improvement is a central aspect of daily activities.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Expected to be an SME, collaborate and manage the team to perform.
• Responsible for team decisions.
• Engage with multiple teams and contribute on key decisions.
• Provide solutions to problems for their immediate team and across multiple teams.
• Facilitate communication between quality engineering and other departments to ensure alignment on project goals and quality standards.
• Mentor and support junior team members to foster professional growth and enhance team capabilities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the quality engineering processes to optimize efficiency and effectiveness.

Professional & Technical Skills

• Must To Have Skills: Proficiency in Selenium.
• Strong knowledge of automated testing frameworks and tools related to Selenium.
• Experience in designing and implementing test automation scripts to support continuous integration and delivery pipelines.
• Ability to analyze test results and troubleshoot issues to ensure robust defect identification and resolution.
• Familiarity with software development lifecycle and quality assurance best practices.
• Skilled in collaborating with development teams to integrate automated testing within the development process.

Additional Information

• The candidate should have minimum 5 years of experience in Selenium.
• This position is based at our Pune office.
• A 15 years full time education is required.