Lead QA Engineer

Imagine.io’s mission is to make 3D simple for everyone. We believe that simplicity in 3D visualization is critical for creating engaging visual content at scale. To go beyond the traditional 2D-3D canvas and create contextual, photo-realistic, and interactive experiences with ease and simplicity will come from vision and creativity. We are working to scale our 3D technology with generative AI models and easy-to-adopt UX, so brands, retailers, and individuals are empowered to generate visual content using 3D.

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Position: Lead QA

Job Location: Delhi (Hybrid/Remote)

Job Type: Full-Time

Start Date: ASAP

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior QA Lead to join our team and take ownership of the quality assurance process. In this role, you will lead a team of QA professionals while remaining hands-on with testing to ensure the delivery of high-quality software products. You will be responsible for developing and implementing testing strategies, fostering best practices in quality assurance, and driving continuous improvement across the QA lifecycle.

As the Senior QA Lead, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Product Management, Development, and DevOps, to define quality standards and deliver seamless, reliable, and scalable solutions. This role requires a dynamic individual with strong leadership skills, a passion for quality, and a technical background in both manual and automated testing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor the QA team, providing technical guidance, fostering collaboration, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software.
• Develop and execute comprehensive testing strategies, plans, and schedules to support product releases and projects.
• Design, develop, and maintain test automation frameworks and scripts, ensuring efficiency and scalability in the testing process.
• Perform hands-on testing, including manual and automated, to validate software functionality, performance, and reliability.
• Participate in quality reviews of requirements, designs, and code to identify and mitigate potential risks early in the development cycle.
• Investigate, diagnose, and resolve software issues through thorough testing and provide detailed, actionable feedback to the development team.
• Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Developers, and other stakeholders to define quality standards and align testing efforts with project goals.
• Analyze user stories, use cases, and system requirements for feasibility and test coverage.
• Execute all levels of testing, including unit, system, integration, regression, performance, and user acceptance testing.
• Stay updated with industry trends, tools, and best practices, introducing innovative solutions to enhance the testing process.
• Promote and implement best practices in quality assurance, test methodologies, and defect prevention across the team.
• Balance team leadership responsibilities with individual contributions to testing, ensuring both team success and personal accountability.

Required Skills:

• 7+ years of experience in software testing, with at least 2-3 years in a QA lead role, demonstrating a strong track record of leading and mentoring QA teams.
• Proven experience in leading and mentoring QA teams, with a strong understanding of team dynamics and leadership practices.
• Expertise in both manual and automated testing techniques, including designing and maintaining test automation frameworks.
• Proficiency with automation tools such as Selenium, Appium, or equivalent, and scripting languages like Python, Java, or JavaScript.
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycles (SDLC), agile methodologies, and DevOps practices.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to identify and address software issues effectively.
• Hands-on experience with test management tools (e.g., JIRA, Clickup) and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions).
• Excellent ability to analyze user stories, requirements, and use cases for test coverage and feasibility.
• Strong knowledge of testing across multiple platforms (e.g., web, mobile, APIs, databases).
• Experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter, LoadRunner, or equivalent.
• Up-to-date knowledge of QA tools, trends, and emerging technologies.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• Build products from scratch and be part of decision making.
• Freedom to explore and implement your own ideas
• Hybrid Work Mode
• Open culture with flexible timings