Lenovo

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Management:
• Lead and mentor a team of QA engineers specializing in both manual and automated testing.
• Assign tasks, review deliverables, and monitor progress to ensure timely project completion.
• Provide technical guidance and training to team members on testing techniques and tools.

Test Strategy & Planning:
• Develop and implement a comprehensive QA strategy that includes both manual and automated testing.
• Define test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on functional and non-functional requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify key test scenarios and acceptance criteria.

Manual Testing:
• Perform exploratory, functional, regression, and integration testing to ensure system reliability.
• Validate software against requirements by executing test cases and documenting results.
• Identify, log, and track bugs, working closely with developers to resolve issues.

Automation Testing:
• Design, develop, and maintain robust test automation frameworks and scripts.
• Automate test cases for regression, performance, and API testing to improve efficiency.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and monitor their execution.

Collaboration & Communication:
• Act as a liaison between QA, development, and product teams to ensure alignment on quality objectives.
• Provide regular updates on testing progress, risks, and issues to project stakeholders.
• Advocate for quality best practices across all stages of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).

Process Improvement:
• Continuously evaluate and improve testing processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Stay informed about emerging QA trends and technologies to enhance testing practices.
• Drive root cause analysis for defects and recommend preventive measures.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in QA testing (manual and automation), with at least 2 years in a lead role.

Technical Skills:
• Strong knowledge of manual testing processes and techniques.
• Proficiency in automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Appium).
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript) for automation.
• Hands-on experience with API testing tools (e.g., Postman, RestAssured).
• Familiarity with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter) is a plus.
• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI) and version control systems (e.g., Git).

Soft Skills:
• Strong leadership and team-building abilities.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
• ISTQB certification or equivalent QA certification.
• Experience in testing across multiple platforms (web, mobile, APIs).
• Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
• Percentage of test coverage (manual and automated).
• Test execution efficiency and defect detection rate.
• Reduction in production bugs and post-release defects.
• Team productivity and skill development metrics.