QA Lead

Job Description:

We are looking for a skilled Manual Tester / Test Engineer with 2-4 years of experience to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of testing methodologies and be able to ensure the quality and performance of our software applications. Exposure to Python full-stack applications will be considered a strong advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

· Design, develop, and execute manual test cases to validate product functionality.

· Collaborate with the development team to identify and resolve bugs and performance issues.

· Analyze test results and communicate them effectively to stakeholders.

· Perform regression, integration, system, and UAT testing.

· Ensure the overall quality of the product by identifying gaps and improvement areas.

· Document test processes, test plans, and test case results.

· Knowledge of Python FullStack Application.

· Work closely with developers, business analysts, and project managers to ensure seamless project delivery.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

· 2-4 years of experience in manual software testing.

· Strong knowledge of software testing life cycle (STLC) and defect life cycle.

· Proficient in writing clear and concise test cases, test plans, and bug reports.

· Experience with bug tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, Bugzilla, etc.).

· Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.

· Basic knowledge of Python and full-stack applications is an advantage.

· Excellent communication and analytical skills.

· Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

· Preferred Skills:

· Some exposure to Python full-stack applications (Django, Flask, etc.).

· Understanding of RESTful APIs and backend/frontend testing.

· Familiarity with automation tools like Selenium (bonus but not mandatory).

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and motivated QA Lead with a strong background in testing Salesforce applications. This is a hands-on role requiring 90% manual testing while leading and mentoring a team of Senior QA Engineers. We are specifically looking for candidates who are currently not employed or serving their notice period and can join our team on or before feb 17th.

• Key Responsibilities:Hands-on Testing (90%)Design, execute, and manage comprehensive manual test cases for Salesforce applications, including Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, and Lightning components.
• Conduct end-to-end testing of Salesforce-specific features, integrations, and customizations.
• Identify, document, and track defects, ensuring their timely resolution and thorough testing coverage.
• Team Leadership (10%)Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of Senior QA Engineers.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment while encouraging skill development.
• Provide technical guidance and problem-solving strategies to team members.
• Quality Assurance StrategyDefine and implement QA strategies tailored to Salesforce applications.
• Develop and monitor QA metrics to assess quality and performance.
• Collaborate with development and business teams to align on QA objectives.
• Optional Automation InitiativesDesign and implement automation frameworks for Salesforce testing using tools like Selenium, Provar, or similar (if applicable).
• Enhance testing efficiency through the adoption of automation strategies.
• Process ImprovementIdentify inefficiencies in QA processes and recommend improvements.
• Advocate for best practices, including regression and performance testing.
• Collaboration and CommunicationWork closely with cross-functional teams, including development, product management, and stakeholders.
• Provide clear updates on testing progress, risks, and resolutions.
• DocumentationMaintain comprehensive documentation, including test plans, test cases, and bug reports.
• Ensure adherence to QA standards and processes.
• Qualifications:Education:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience:7+ years of QA experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Extensive experience testing Salesforce applications (Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, etc.).
• Proven ability to manage QA teams and drive quality strategies.
• Skills:Strong expertise in manual testing (90% hands-on work required).
• Familiarity with Salesforce development lifecycle and release management processes.
• Proficiency in test management tools like Azure DevOps, JIRA, or similar.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Bonus Skills:Experience with automation frameworks like Selenium or Provar.
• Salesforce Administrator or QA-related certifications.

Important Note:

We are only considering candidates who are currently not working or serving their notice period and can join immediately, on or before feb 27th.

• Why Join Us?This is a unique opportunity for a hands-on QA Lead who is passionate about ensuring the quality and reliability of Salesforce solutions. You will play a crucial role in driving the success of our Salesforce-based projects while fostering a high-performance QA team

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About Us :

Profcyma Global is the top IT & Digital marketing company based in Pune, Maharashtra. We have a team of highly skilled professionals that are committed to their work. At Profcyma Global, we cover all heads of IT and Digital Marketing operations. Our extensive clientele proves that we have proven to be one of the leading providers of IT and Digital Marketing services. Knowing the theory is not enough, but experience plays a crucial role in effective and sustainable product development. We use the latest technology and innovative strategies to complete our projects, whether it is website or app development, digital marketing, brand awareness, etc. With each passing day, we focus on developing and upgrading our skill sets to meet the top-notch trends in the IT industry.

Job description

² About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Quality Analyst to contribute to the full software development lifecycle. This role involves designing and executing comprehensive test plans, ensuring the quality of .NET applications and websites through rigorous testing processes, and collaborating with development teams to enhance system functionality and reliability.

² Key Responsibilities:

l Work closely with leadership, senior developers, and clients to define and understand project requirements, ensuring clarity and alignment.

l Participate actively in agile development processes, including sprint planning and QA updates.

l Conduct functional and end-to-end testing to validate application performance and reliability. Develop and execute functional, regression, and end-to-end automated tests.

l Create and manage automation scripts for efficient and accurate testing. Utilize tools like bUnit, xUnit, or Selenium to enhance testing processes.

l Review code for potential issues and collaborate with developers to identify system improvements.

l Track and manage defects, ensuring timely resolution and thorough documentation.

l Maintain detailed functional and technical documentation related to testing processes and results.

l Coordinate with third-party partners and contractors as needed to support testing and deployment efforts.

² Good to know:

l Knowledge of any automation tool eg Selenium, Cypress, Protractor, etc

l Performance test using JMeter, Flood.io, etc

l Experience of Browser Stack, Lamdatest, etc

l Experience in Junit/NUnit/Page Object Framework, etc

l Knowledge of DevOps.

l A passion for continuous improvement in both technology and process.

l Strong interpersonal, problem solving, and organizational skills

² What you need: Basic Skills

l Experience with SQL Server, including query optimization.

l Familiarity with version control systems like Git.

l Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a remote environment.

l Experience with test plans and tools such as bUnit, xUnit, or Selenium.

l Experience in software testing, both manual and automation.

l Strong analytical skills and a keen attention to detail.

l Proactive approach with excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

l At least 2 years experience of experience in developing and executing comprehensive test plans and improving software quality.

• Reviews design specifications to understand the scope, requirements, and function of the software product.
• Preparation of test data and execution of test cases (including functional, system, regression, performance, API and database layer etc.)
• Identifies appropriate processes, parameters, functions, and data to test and validate; parameters may include general function, the validity of results, accuracy, reliability, and compliance with industry standards.
• Lead and participate in test case reviews with Business, Developers, other team members
• Estimate, prioritize, plan and coordinate testing activities
• Ensure that user expectations are met during the testing process
• Design, develop and execute automation scripts using open source tools
• When a product does not perform within specifications, reporting defects to programmers while identifying and recommending solutions, improvements, and updates.
• Identifies, logs, and recreates error codes, bugs, and defects.
• Draft quality assurance policies and procedures
• Investigate production issues
• Conducts testing to ensure products perform according to product requirements and within established guidelines.

We are looking for a can do it attitude, and the ability to deliver with high velocity and high-quality at the same time. 

This person MUST have: 

- BE Computer Science, MCA or equivalent. 

- Experience testing IOT devices managed by cloud. 

- Manual testing experience and a desire to learn and work with the latest technologies. Web, Cloud and Mobile App testing. 

- Develop test plans, cases, and scripts; schedule and execute test cycles; contribute to testability & quality of software. 

- Reports all defects accurately; facilitate problem tracking and successful resolution; assess and communicate various risks involved and provide necessary assistance to engineers and stakeholders. 

- Basic knowledge of automation know-how [ API automation, Python] - Test to fail mindset, Solid test strategy experience, well versed with QA processes. - Hands on experience on Performance test angle. 

Experience: 

- Min 1 year experience 

- Not more than 10 year experience. 

Location 

- Remotely, anywhere in India 

Timings:

- 40 hours a week (9 PM IST to 2 AM IST(10 hours in your suitable time) , Monday to Saturday). 

Position: 

- Full time/Direct 

- We have great benefits such as PF, medical insurance, 12 annual company holidays, 12 PTO leaves per year, annual increments, Diwali bonus, spot bonuses and other incentives etc. 

- We dont believe in locking in people with large notice periods. You will stay here because you love the company. We have only a 15 days notice period.