Test Team Lead

Senior Manual Tester / Testing Team Lead

Location:

Office, Hyderabad

Employment Type:

Full-time 

Role Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled
Senior Manual Tester

to join our Quality Assurance team. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in testing
web, Android, and iOS applications

and will take ownership of delivering reliable, user-friendly, and high-quality products. This role demands strong analytical skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to lead and mentor other testers while collaborating closely with Product, Development, and Design teams. 

Key Responsibilities

1. Requirement Analysis

● Analyze business and functional requirements to define test scope. 

● Identify gaps/ambiguities and provide feedback to Product Managers. ● Participate in requirement and design reviews to ensure test coverage. 

2. Test Strategy & Planning

● Develop comprehensive test plans covering functional, UI/UX, usability, and security testing. 

● Align testing timelines with project goals and release cycles. 

● Ensure QA processes follow industry best practices.

3. Test Case Design & Management

● Create, maintain, and execute detailed test cases using JIRA and Zephyr Scale. ● Document expected vs. actual results to ensure traceability. 

● Continuously update test cases as features evolve. 

4. Test Execution & Validation

● Execute manual tests across platforms (Web, iOS, Android). 

● Perform regression, compatibility, and cross-browser/device testing. ● Validate responsiveness, behavior, and usability of applications. 

5. Defect Tracking & Quality Management

● Log, prioritize, and track bugs with clear steps(STRs), screenshots, and logs. ● Collaborate with developers to resolve issues effectively. 

● Verify fixes through systematic retesting. 

6. Exploratory & Ad-Hoc Testing

● Conduct exploratory testing to uncover edge cases and unexpected behaviors. ● Perform ad-hoc/monkey testing to simulate real-world scenarios. 

7. Test Reporting & Documentation

● Generate test summary reports, traceability matrices, and defect metrics. ● Provide transparent status updates to stakeholders. 

● Maintain comprehensive documentation of all QA activities.

8. Non-Functional Testing (Basic)

● Conduct basic load, stress, and performance tests. 

● Validate security, scalability, and compatibility across environments. 

9. Environment & Data Management

● Manage QA, staging, and pre-production environments. 

● Prepare test data for positive, negative, and edge-case scenarios. 

10. Collaboration & Agile Practices

● Actively participate in DSMs and DSUs, sprint planning. 

● Partner with Product Managers, Developers, and Designers to drive quality. ● Suggest process improvements and advocate for QA best practices. 

11. Leadership & Mentorship

● Lead and manage a team of manual testers, delegating tasks effectively. ● Coach and mentor junior QA members, fostering skill development and accountability. 

12. Preferred (Good-to-Have)

● Basic knowledge of automation tools (Selenium, Espresso). 

● API testing experience using Postman (response validation, performance checks). 

Qualifications & Skills

●
4–6+ years

of manual testing experience in SaaS/web/mobile applications. ● Strong
team leadership and people management skills

.

● Expertise in
functional, regression, exploratory, and mobile testing

. ● Proficiency in QA tools (JIRA and Zephyr Scale). 

● Hands-on experience in cross-browser/device testing (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, iOS, Android). 

● Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban). 

● Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 

● Excellent written and verbal communication in
English

(Telugu/Hindi a plus). ● Proactive mindset with attention to detail and a passion for product quality.