Project description We are looking for a highly experienced and strategic QA professional with over 10 years of experience in software testing, quality engineering, and test leadership. The ideal candidate will drive the overall QA strategy, lead large-scale testing initiatives, and ensure the delivery of high-quality software products across multiple teams and platforms. Responsibilities Should have strong experience on API automation and webservices testing (rest assured with java is must) Define and lead the overall QA strategy, including test planning, automation, performance, and security testing. Architect scalable and maintainable test automation frameworks and solutions. Lead and mentor QA teams across multiple projects, ensuring adherence to best practices and quality standards. Collaborate with engineering, product, and DevOps teams to integrate quality into every stage of the SDLC. Drive continuous improvement in QA processes, tools, and metrics. Evaluate and implement new testing tools and technologies. Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and security protocols. Provide executive-level reporting on quality metrics, risks, and mitigation plans. Skills Must have 10+ years of experience in software testing, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership or architect role. Deep expertise in test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, Appium). Strong programming/scripting skills (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript). Nice to have experience with performance and security testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner). Should be aware of AI tools and technology (Github Copilot etc.,) Proficiency in CI/CD tools and DevOps practices (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps). Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, and DevOps methodologies. Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Nice to have ISTQB Advanced Level, Certified Test Manager, or equivalent certifications. Experience with cloud-native applications and platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). Exposure to containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes). Domain expertise in industries such as Airlines Other Languages English: C1 Advanced Seniority Lead