Lead QA Engineer

Lead QA Engineer

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At Circana, we are fueled by our passion for continuous learning and growth, we seek and share feedback freely, and we celebrate victories both big and small in an environment that is flexible and accommodating to our work and personal lives. We have a global commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as we believe in the undeniable strength that diversity brings to our business, employees, clients, and communities (with us you can always bring your full self to work). Join our inclusive, committed team to be a challenger, own outcomes, and stay curious together. Learn more at www.circana.com

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and experienced QA Lead to join our dynamic team and play a key role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our B2C mobile application. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing automation Script, and executing comprehensive test plans, identifying and documenting defects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement in product quality.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts for both manual and automated testing processes (JAVA/Python, Appium, Espresso, BDD).
• Collaborate closely with the Project Manager, Product Owner, and development team to identify and define project requirements, specifications, and acceptance criteria.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and ensure test coverage.
• Conduct thorough testing of IOS and Android applications to identify defects, usability issues, and performance bottlenecks.
• Develop and maintain automated testing frameworks and tools to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of testing activities.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on software defects, test execution results, and overall project progress to stakeholders.
• Manage and prioritize bug reports and feature requests, working closely with developers to ensure timely resolution of identified issues.
• Drive root cause analysis and risk mitigation for any critical defects, escalating as necessary to senior management.
• Stay up to date with the latest industry trends, tools, and best practices in software quality assurance and testing methodologies.
• Foster a culture of quality and accountability within the team, providing mentorship, guidance, and training as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience of 6-8 years as a QA engineer or QA analyst, with a focus on IOS and Android applications.
• Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes, including experience with automated testing tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, TestNG).
• Experience with test automation tools/frameworks (e.g. Selenium, Appium, XCTest, Xcode, Espresso/UI Automator).
• Proficiency in programming/scripting languages such as Java/Python.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, Agile environment.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems (e.g., Git, Jenkins).

Circana Behaviors

As well as the technical skills, experience and attributes that are required for the role, our shared behaviors sit at the core of our organization. Therefore, we always look for people who can continuously champion these behaviors throughout the business within their day-to-day role:

• Stay Curious: Being hungry to learn and grow, always asking the big questions
• Seek Clarity: Embracing complexity to create clarity and inspire action
• Own the Outcome: Being accountable for decisions and taking ownership of our choices
• Center on the Client: Relentlessly adding value for our customers
• Be a Challenger: Never complacent, always striving for continuous improvement
• Champion Inclusivity: Fostering trust in relationships engaging with empathy, respect and integrity
• Commit to each other: Contributing to making Circana a great place to work for everyone

Location

This position can be located in the following area(s): Pune

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