Test Lead (Software Testing)

Makrocare; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Makrocare is looking for an experienced QA Lead in Hyderabad, India. The successful candidate will have a strong background in testing methodologies and QA processes.

The role demands excellent communication skills, a problem-solving mindset, and the ability to manage multiple projects under pressure. Candidates should also be familiar with test management and bug tracking tools. This is an exciting opportunity to drive quality assurance in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in a QA Lead or Test Lead role, or 4+ years in a Senior QA Engineer position.
• Proficient in testing methodologies and test planning.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute test plans, mitigate risks to system quality.
• Develop comprehensive status reports and monitor testing processes.
• Communicate project expectations effectively to team and stakeholders.

Skills

QA Lead experience

Testing methodologies

Test management tools

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Graduate or Post Graduate in Life Sciences or Engineering

Tools

Bug tracking tools

Job description

Educational Qualification

Preferred background in Life Sciences. Engineering Graduate or Post Graduate.

Top Primary Skills Required for this Role:

• 2+ years experience in a QA Lead or Test Lead role, or 4+ years experience as a Sr
• QAE Proficient in testing methodologies
• Hands‑on experience with test management and bug tracking tools
• Capable of test planning and execution
• Ability to prepare comprehensive status reports

Secondary Skills Required for this Role:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail with superior problem‑solving abilities
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Knowledge of SDLC
• Familiarity with 21 CFR Part 11 is an added advantage

Tertiary Skills Required for this Role:

• Capacity to operate in a flexible, dynamic environment requiring creative and strategic thinking
• Ability to work with demanding users in a high‑pressure environment
• Essential multi‑tasking abilities
• Understand project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders
• Communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders effectively and timely
• Develop test plans, mitigate risks to system quality, and obtain stakeholder support; Identify training requirements and forward them to the Project Manager
• Estimate and secure management support for the necessary time, resources, and budget for testing
• Assign tasks to testing team members and ensure sufficient workload distribution; Maintain the content and structure of all testing documents/artifacts
• Implement, monitor, and enforce testing processes as per organizational standards; Review test case documents and resolve project team conflicts
• Manage project expectations, dependencies, and critical paths; Track project milestones, deliverables, and prepare reports on testing activities; Monitor new or changing project requirements
• Escalate project requirement issues to the Project Manager/Management; Organize status meetings and send reports to stakeholders