Senior Lead Engineer

Our storyAt Alight we believe a companys success starts with its people At our core we Champion People help our colleagues Grow with Purpose and true to our name we encourage colleagues to Be Alight Our Values Champion People be empathetic and help create a place where everyone belongs Grow with purpose Be inspired by our higher calling of improving lives Be Alight act with integrity be real and empower others Its why were so driven to connect passion with purpose Alight helps clients gain a benefits advantage while building a healthy and financially secure workforce by unifying the benefits ecosystem across health wealth wellbeing absence management and navigation With a comprehensive total rewards package continuing education and training and tremendous potential with a growing global organization Alight is the perfect place to put your passion to work Join our team if you Champion People want to Grow with Purpose through acting with integrity and if you embody the meaning of Be Alight Learn more at Job Title QA-Senior Leader EngineerLocation Chennai Gurugram IndiaExperience 8 yearsJob Summary We are seeking a hands-on QA-Senior Leader Engineer with over 8 years of experience in manual and automation testing and exposure to performance testing The ideal candidate will lead a QA team of 510 engineers be actively involved in Agile delivery cycles and contribute directly to sprint activities The QA-Senior Leader Engineer should bring strong leadership deep technical expertise and a collaborative mindset to ensure the delivery of high-quality scalable software solutions Key Responsibilities Lead mentor and manage a QA team of 510 testers manual and automation Own the quality assurance strategy planning and execution across all phases of the SDLC Be hands-on in manual and automation testing contribute actively during Agile sprints Define and implement robust test plans test cases and automation scripts for web API and backend services Work closely with developers product owners and DevOps to integrate QA processes in CI CD pipelines Drive test automation strategy using tools such as Selenium Functionize or similar frameworks Collaborate with performance testing engineers or contribute to performance testing activities as needed Conduct code reviews for automation scripts and support test data management Track QA metrics create test reports and drive quality improvements across the team Foster a culture of continuous improvement accountability and innovation in QA practices Required Skills and Qualifications 10 years of QA experience with at least 3 years in a QA leadership or managerial role Strong experience in both manual testing and test automation Solid exposure to performance testing tools and concepts Deep understanding of Agile methodologies Scrum ceremonies and CI CD pipelines Hands-on experience with automation tools such as Selenium Functionize TestNG JUnit Postman or similar Strong knowledge of testing APIs web applications and integration workflows Excellent communication problem-solving and stakeholder management skills Experience working with defect management and test lifecycle tools like JIRA TestRail Zephyr or similar Preferred Qualifications Experience with cloud platforms AWS Azure etc and containerization Docker Kubernetes Familiarity with BDD TDD practices and frameworks like Cucumber Exposure to performance testing tools such as JMeter LoadRunner or Gatling ISTQB or equivalent certification is a plus Alight requires all virtual interviews to be conducted on video Flexible WorkingSo that you can be your best at work and home we consider flexible working arrangements wherever possible Alight has been a leader in the flexible workspace and Top 100 Company for Remote Jobs 5 years in a row BenefitsWe offer programs and plans for a healthy mind body wallet and life because its important our benefits care for the whole person Options include a variety of health coverage options wellbeing and support programs retirement vacation and sick leave maternity paternity adoption leave continuing education and training as well as several voluntary benefit options By applying for a position with Alight you understand that should you be made an offer it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Alights employment policies Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position SSN SIN validation education verification employment verification and criminal check search against global sanctions and government watch lists credit check and or drug test You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position Our commitment to InclusionWe celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued respected and supported We know that diverse teams are stronger more innovative and more successful At Alight we welcome and embrace all individuals regardless of their background and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive Join us in building a brighter more inclusive future Authorization to work in the Employing CountryApplicants for employment in the country in which they are applying Employing Country must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Alight Note this job description does not restrict management s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities including but not limited to subsidiaries partners or purchasers of Alight business units We offer you a competitive total rewards package continuing education training and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization DISCLAIMER Nothing in this job description restricts management s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities including but not limited to subsidiaries partners or purchasers of Alight business units