QA Testing Lead

Automation Testing LeadServe as Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for all testing deliverables across Lines of Business (LOBs), ensuring smooth coordination and timely delivery. Lead and mentor a team of up to 15 test engineers, managing planning and execution. Develop and implement comprehensive test strategies, plans, and schedules aligned with project timelines and quality objectives, while ensuring SLA compliance and aligning deliverables with project expectations. Own end-to-end testing activities for Cloud implementation projects and integrations with upstream/downstream systems and reporting solutions. Provide hands-on testing support with technical and functional expertise when needed Define and enforce testing standards, methodologies, and QA best practices. Apply Gen-Al concepts to enhance test automation using tools like Selenium, GitHub Copilot, Jenkins, and cloud platforms. Drive zero-defect delivery through strong testing practices, CI/CD integration, and proactive issue resolution. Oversee test data preparation, validation, and reconciliation for domain applications. Comprehend data migration tasks and perform associated reporting validation. Manage defect triage and resolution processes, collaborating with development, functional, and business teams. Collaborate with Release and Environment teams for test readiness and stable deployments. Collaborate with strategic partners, implementation vendors, and internal IT teams to address issue escalations, validate patches, and conduct upgrade testing. Create and present executive dashboards and status reports to stakeholders and senior leadership. Manage vendor resources, introduce value-added services, and lead QA and engineering initiatives.