Qa Lead For Automation

By clicking the Apply button I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda s and I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge The Future Begins Here At Takeda we are leading digital evolution and global transformation By building innovative solutions and future-ready capabilities we are meeting the need of patients our people and the planet Bengaluru the city which is India s epicenter of Innovation has been selected to be home to Takeda s recently launched Innovation Capability Center We invite you to join our digital transformation journey In this role you will have the opportunity to boost your skills and become the heart of an innovative engine that is contributing to global impact and improvement At Takeda s ICC we Unite in Diversity Takeda is committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative workplace where individuals are recognized for their backgrounds and abilities they bring to our company We are continuously improving our collaborators journey in Takeda and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates Here you will feel welcomed respected and valued as an important contributor to our diverse team About the role As a QA Lead for Automation in the Donor Engagement Capability within the Plasma-Derived Therapies PDT business unit you will independently oversee all aspects of quality assurance ensuring each software product adheres to the highest standards and meets specified requirements Your contributions will be crucial in enhancing our testing methodologies and maintaining standard operating procedures Collaborating closely with multiple stakeholders you will design and execute test cases and scenarios that cover functional non-functional and negative aspects By planning execution and reporting of testing activities to ensure the product feature meets all specifications and requirements this role directly contributes to PDT s ability to harness data effectively enhancing decision-making capabilities and ultimately competitive advantage in the market You will be adopting cutting-edge technologies and methodologies which will help Takeda drive innovation adapt to new opportunities and continuously evolve in an ever-changing business technological landscape This position will align to External Experience chapter of the ICC and initially report to the Functional Delivery Lead for strategic direction as well as day-to-day management until the role of QA Lead is filled within Takeda ICC post which the reporting and managerial responsibilities will be transitioned accordingly How you will contribute Responsible for designing solutioning and planning the execution of projects Oversee broader teams covering multiple projects to ensure cohesive progress Effectively communicate project status challenges and milestones to key stakeholders ensuring adherence to timelines Develop detailed test plans based on requirements and design specifications Write detailed test cases and scenarios based on requirements and design documents Execute manual and automated test cases report defects and track them to closure Work closely with development product and business teams to understand requirements design effective test strategies and ensure quality standards are met Maintain detailed documentation of test cases test results and defect reports Perform regression testing to verify that new code changes do not adversely affect existing functionalities Stay updated with the latest testing tools frameworks and best practices Participate in improving the testing process and workflows Communicate test results progress and risks to stakeholders providing actionable insights and recommendations Manage multiple QA teams effectively ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines Design develop and maintain robust test automation frameworks and scripts to ensure comprehensive test coverage Evaluate and implement new tools and technologies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of test automation Ensure the automation framework is scalable maintainable and reusable across different projects Identify assess and communicate risks develop mitigation strategies prioritize testing ensure timely issue resolution Minimum Requirements Qualifications Bachelor s degree in Computer Science Information Technology Software Engineering or a similar field required Master s degree in a similar field would be a plus 10-14 years of experience as a QA with hands-on expertise in manual testing methodologies practices Experience with automation testing with TOSCA and performance testing with JMeter and Loadrunner Experience with test management tools like JIRA Experience with basic SQL to query databases to validate data and back-end functionality Understanding of Agile Methodologies as most teams work in Agile Knowledge of Git code versioning Ability to handle multiple QA teams and demonstrate team management skills Strong communication and problem-solving skills Ability to articulate issues and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams Preferred requirements Exposure to CI CD pipelines and automated deployment processes using tools like Jenkins GitLab CI etc Familiarity with DevOps principles and how testing fits into the pipeline Automation with various other tools such as WebdriverIO Selenium etc Accessibility Testing SDET Experience with mobile testing tools like Appium Performance testing knowledge is beneficial Knowledge of cloud-based systems like AWS is a plus BENEFITS It is our priority to provide competitive compensation and a benefit package that bridges your personal life with your professional career Amongst our benefits are Competitive Salary Performance Annual Bonus Flexible work environment including hybrid working Comprehensive Healthcare Insurance Plans for self spouse and children Group Term Life Insurance and Group Accident Insurance programs Employee Assistance Program Broad Variety of learning platforms Diversity Equity and Inclusion Programs Reimbursements - Home Internet Mobile Phone Employee Referral Program Leaves - Paternity Leave 4 Weeks Maternity Leave up to 26 weeks Bereavement Leave 5 calendar days ABOUT ICC IN TAKEDA Takeda is leading a digital revolution We re not just transforming our company we re improving the lives of millions of patients who rely on our medicines every day As an organization we are committed to our cloud-driven business transformation and believe the ICCs are the catalysts of change for our global organization Li-Hybrid Locations IND - Bengaluru Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time