What are the responsibilities and job description for the QA Lead position at parkar?
About Parkar Digital:
Parkar Digital is a Hybrid-first company dedicated to hiring, retaining, and developing high-performing employees and teams with diverse backgrounds. We are a digital transformation and software engineering company headquartered in Atlanta, USA, and have our engineering teams across the US, India, and Latin America. Our solutions are powered by the Parkar platforms built using Cloud, Opensource, and Customer experience technologies. Parkar Digital offers an array of IT services across Cloud computing, Product development, Customer experience, Cybersecurity, and AI Engineering.
Parkar Digital, a Gold Certified Microsoft Azure partner, provides technology solutions for Digital Healthcare, Digital Retail & CPG. Our solutions are powered by the Parkar platforms built using Cloud, Opensource, and Customer experience technologies. Our goal is to empower a customer-first approach with digital technologies to deliver human-centric solutions for the clients.
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Job Overview:
We are looking for a seasoned and detail-focused QA Lead to manage and oversee the testing processes and team for our [software/hardware/enterprise solutions]. The ideal candidate will bring a strong expertise in quality assurance methodologies, outstanding leadership abilities, and a commitment to delivering exceptional products.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define and implement quality assurance strategies, processes, and best practices for the organization.
- Manage and mentor a team of QA engineers, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
- Oversee the design, development, and execution of test plans, test cases, and test scripts to ensure product functionality, performance, and reliability.
- Drive the adoption and improvement of automated testing frameworks and tools to enhance testing efficiency.
- Identify, document, and track defects using bug tracking tools, and collaborate with development teams to ensure timely resolution.
- Act as the primary point of contact for QA matters, providing regular updates on testing progress, risks, and outcomes to stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
- Define key quality metrics, monitor performance, and generate comprehensive reports to drive informed decisions.
Key Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 5-10 years of experience in Quality Assurance, with at least 2-3 years in a leadership role.
- Strong understanding of QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
- Hands-on experience with automated testing tools such as Selenium, Appium, JUnit, TestNG, or similar.
- Proficiency in test management tools like JIRA, TestRail, or Zephyr.
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development processes.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience with performance and security testing is a plus.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certification in Quality Assurance (e.g., ISTQB, CSTE).
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
- Knowledge of programming languages like Java, Python, or JavaScript for test automation.
- Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
