Manual QA Test Lead - Jersey City, NJ - Hybrid Model

Job Title: Manual QA Test Lead

Location: Jersey City, NJ

Hybrid Model

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Manual QA Test Lead to oversee our quality assurance efforts and ensure the successful delivery of high-quality software products.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manual testing, team leadership, and working closely with developers and other stakeholders to maintain rigorous testing standards across the software development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the manual QA team to deliver quality software through all stages of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Develop comprehensive test strategies, test plans, and test cases based on business requirements and technical specifications.
• Coordinate and execute various types of testing including functional, integration, regression, and UAT (User Acceptance Testing).
• Ensure that all testing activities are thoroughly documented, and defects are properly tracked and reported.
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, and business analysts to ensure proper test coverage and alignment with project goals.
• Mentor and train junior QA team members, providing leadership and guidance on testing best practices and process improvements.
• Oversee the execution of test cycles, ensuring that all test cases are executed within deadlines and defects are promptly resolved.
• Provide detailed test status reports, identifying risks, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
• Conduct root cause analysis for defects and work with development teams to ensure timely resolution of issues.
• Ensure adherence to testing processes, methodologies, and quality standards.
• Participate in sprint planning, backlog grooming, and release management meetings to ensure testing activities align with project timelines.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in manual software testing, with a deep understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Experience in leading QA teams and managing QA processes.
• Strong experience in writing and executing detailed test plans, test cases, and test reports.
• Hands-on experience with various testing techniques (functional, regression, UAT, etc.).
• Proficiency in defect tracking and test management tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail, etc.).
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including developers, business analysts, and product managers.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly present test results and risks to stakeholders.
• Ability to mentor and coach team members, fostering an environment of continuous learning and improvement.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Behavior Driven Development (BDD) or Test Driven Development (TDD) methodologies.
• Familiarity with automated testing tools and frameworks.
• Experience with performance and load testing.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and working in Agile environments.
• Programming or scripting knowledge (e.g., Java, Python, Shell scripting, etc.) is a plus.

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