Team Lead | Cactus Communications | Kolkata

Position: Team Lead,Software Testing

Location: Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Job Responsibilities:

Team Leadership:

Lead and manage a team of software test engineers, providing guidance, coaching, and mentoring.
Set clear objectives, priorities, and performance expectations for team members.
Foster a collaborative and productive team environment.

Test Planning and Strategy:

Develop and implement comprehensive test strategies for projects, considering various testing types (e.g., functional, regression, performance, security).
Collaborate with project managers, product owners, and development teams to define testing objectives, timelines, and resource requirements.
Ensure that testing efforts align with project goals and quality standards.

Test Case Design and Execution:

Oversee the creation and execution of test cases, ensuring adequate coverage of functional and non-functional requirements.
Review and approve test cases designed by team members.
Monitor test execution progress and provide guidance on troubleshooting and issue resolution.

Test Automation:

Identify opportunities for test automation and guide the team in developing automated test scripts.
Ensure the maintenance and scalability of automated test suites.
Promote best practices in test automation, including code reviews and scripting standards.

Defect Management:

Establish and maintain defect tracking processes, ensuring accurate recording, prioritization, and resolution of defects.
Collaborate with development teams to facilitate defect triage and resolution.
Monitor defect trends and provide insights for process improvement.

Test Environment Management:

Oversee the setup and maintenance of test environments, ensuring they replicate production conditions.
Collaborate with IT or DevOps teams to resolve environment-related issues.
Continuous Improvement:
Identify areas for process improvement and efficiency gains in the testing process.
Stay current with industry best practices, emerging technologies, and testing methodologies.
Implement process enhancements and share knowledge within the team.

Stakeholder Communication:

Liaise with project stakeholders, including product managers and developers, to ensure clear communication and alignment on quality goals.
Participate in project status meetings and provide testing-related updates.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
5-7 years of experience in software testing, including test planning, execution, and defect management.
Proficiency in testing methodologies, tools, and test automation.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Familiarity with Agile and DevOps practices.
Previous experience in a leadership or mentoring role is a plus.

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