QA Lead

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced QA Lead to lead quality assurance initiatives across Android, iOS, and cross-platform mobile applications. The ideal candidate will be responsible for defining QA strategy, establishing automation frameworks, leading testing teams, ensuring product quality, and driving continuous improvement throughout the SDLC.

Key Responsibilities

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced QA Lead to lead quality assurance initiatives across Android, iOS, and cross-platform mobile applications. The ideal candidate will be responsible for defining QA strategy, establishing automation frameworks, leading testing teams, ensuring product quality, and driving continuous improvement throughout the SDLC.

Key Responsibilities

QA Leadership & Strategy

• • Define and implement mobile testing strategies, standards, and best practices.
  • Lead and mentor QA Engineers, SDETs, and automation testers.
  • Drive test planning, estimation, execution, and release sign-off activities.
  • Collaborate with Product, Development, Design, and DevOps teams.

Mobile Application Testing

• • Own end-to-end testing for Android, iOS, and cross-platform applications.
  • Ensure comprehensive coverage across functional, regression, usability, performance, and security testing.
  • Validate app behavior across multiple devices, OS versions, and screen sizes.
  • Review requirements and participate in sprint planning activities.

Automation & Quality Engineering

• • Design and maintain mobile automation frameworks using Appium and related tools.
  • Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines.
  • Monitor automation coverage and continuously optimize execution reliability.
  • Drive shift-left testing practices and quality metrics.

Defect & Release Management

• • Manage defect lifecycle and root cause analysis.
  • Work closely with development teams to resolve critical issues.
  • Support release readiness reviews and production validation activities.
  • Track quality KPIs and provide regular status reports to stakeholders.

Required Skills & Experience

• • 9+ years of QA experience with at least 3 years in a Lead role.
  • Strong expertise in Mobile Application Testing (Android & iOS).
  • Hands-on experience with Appium, Playwright, TestNG, or equivalent automation frameworks.
  • Experience testing REST APIs using Postman, REST Assured, or similar tools.
  • Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI/CD.
  • Good understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
  • Strong experience with defect management tools like Jira.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.

Preferred Skills

• • Experience with Playwright or modern automation frameworks.
  • Knowledge of performance testing and security testing.
  • Experience working on fintech, healthcare or enterprise mobile applications.

Agile Collaboration

• • Work closely with Product Managers, Developers, DevOps, and Delivery Teams.
  • Participate in sprint planning, grooming, retrospectives, and release ceremonies.
  • Identify risks early and ensure timely mitigation.

About TechAhead

TechAhead is a global digital transformation company with a strong presence in the USA and India. We specialize in AI-first product design thinking and bespoke development solutions. With over 16 years of proven expertise, we have partnered with Fortune 500 companies and leading global brands to drive digital innovation and deliver excellence. At TechAhead, we are committed to continuous learning, growth and crafting tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of our clients.

Join us to shape the future of digital innovation worldwide and drive impactful results with cutting-edge AI tools and strategies!