QA Tester Team Lead (Manual/ Auto testing) #IFL

Job Responsibilities: QA Charter Implementation: Lead the adoption and enforcement of the QA Charter across all IT projects (applications, backend APIs, and integrated systems), includingCSA-aligned security testing. Test Strategy & Planning: Develop and maintain comprehensive test strategies covering functional, regression, integration, backend API, load/performance, negative scenarios, and security compliance testing. Backend API & Microservices Testing: Validate API functional accuracy, performance, and CSA-compliant security controls (authentication, authorisation, encryption,rate limiting, logging). Load & Performance Testing: Ensure all projects meet defined performance benchmarks; identify and address bottlenecks. Security Testing: Work closely with the security team to test against CSA-prescribed controls for web, mobile, and APIs; track remediation of vulnerabilities. Implement API security testing with OWASP Top 10 coverage. Automation Leadership: Design, implement, and maintain test automation frameworks; integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines. Documentation & Traceability: Ensure test cases are mapped to business requirements and security controls, maintaining traceability from requirements to defects. Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with Product, Development, Security, and PMO teams to embed QA checks into stage gates and ensure project compliance before go-live. Team Leadership: Mentor and guide QA team members, setting quality standards and ensuring consistent execution. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field. 6+ years of hands-on software testing experience, with 2+ years in a lead or senior QA role. Proven experience in manual and automated testing for web, mobile, and backend APIs. Proficient with automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Appium, JUnit, TestNG, Tosca) and API testing tools (e.g., Postman, Newman, REST Assured). Skilled in performance/load testing (e.g., JMeter, NeoLoad) and interpreting performance metrics. Knowledge of security testing methodologies, including OWASP and CSA-prescribed controls. Familiar with DevOps toolchains (e.g., Bamboo, Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps) and test management platforms (e.g., TestRail, Jira Xray, Zephyr). Strong analytical skills for diagnosing complex defects and identifying process improvements. Excellent communication skills to present quality metrics, risks, and compliance findings to stakeholders. Experience with backend and database testing, validating data integrity and system integration flows. Familiarity with AI-powered QA tools or AI model validation is a plus. KEY COMPETENCIES Strong advocate for security and performance as core quality pillars. Detail-oriented, with a structured and methodical approach to testing. Proactive problem-solver with the ability to enforce standards diplomatically. Comfortable working in Agile/Scrum and stage-gate hybrid environments. Interested applicants