Lead Quality Assurance Engineer

We are looking for a Lead Quality Assurance Engineer with strong expertise in Windows Forms (WinForms) automation testing, API testing, and test automation framework design.

The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with automation tools for .NET desktop applications, along with the ability to lead QA initiatives, mentor team members, and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end quality assurance activities across WinForms, web, and API applications.

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks for desktop, web, and API testing.

• Automate Windows Forms applications using tools such as FlaUI, WinAppDriver, Squish, TestComplete, or equivalent.

• Develop and execute functional, regression, integration, UI, API, and performance test suites.

• Perform API automation and validation using industry-standard tools and frameworks.

• Conduct load and performance testing to validate application scalability and reliability.

• Create SQL scripts for data validation and backend testing.

• Review test strategies, automation coverage, and quality metrics to ensure high software quality.

• Lead defect triage, root cause analysis, and release validation activities.

• Mentor QA engineers and establish testing standards, best practices, and automation guidelines.

• Collaborate closely with development, product, and business stakeholders throughout the SDLC.

Required Skills:

• 810 years of experience in Quality Assurance and Test Automation.

• Strong hands-on experience in WinForms automation testing.

• Expertise in API Testing, Web Testing, UI Testing, and Automation Framework Design.

• Experience with FlaUI, WinAppDriver, Squish, TestComplete, or similar automation tools for .NET desktop applications.

• Knowledge of automation frameworks and API automation tools.

• Experience with load and performance testing tools.

• Good knowledge of SQL for data validation and test data creation.

• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, SDLC, and Agile practices.

• Excellent analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and test automation integration.

• Exposure to C#/.NET applications and Windows desktop technologies.

• Familiarity with Azure DevOps, Jira, or other test management tools.

• Experience in performance monitoring and quality metrics reporting.

Leadership Skills:

• Proven experience leading QA teams and driving automation initiatives.

• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

• Ability to mentor engineers, conduct code reviews, and promote quality engineering best practices.