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Quality Engineering Lead (Test Lead)

Accenture Federal Services Kolkata, West Bengal, India

onsitefull-time
Posted Jan 21, 2026

Role & seniority: Quality Engineering Lead (Test Lead); senior/lead level responsible for guiding a QA team

Stack/tools: Guidewire PolicyCenter QA; automated testing tools/frameworks; defect tracking and test management tools; solid QA methodologies and metrics

Top 3 responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a team of quality engineers across multi-disciplinary planning and ecosystem integration

  • Develop end-to-end testing strategies leveraging business/functional knowledge; apply QA processes throughout the application lifecycle

  • Define and implement key metrics to manage testing, oversee test execution and defect resolution, and drive continuous quality improvement

Must-have skills

  • Proficiency in Guidewire PolicyCenter QA

  • Strong QA methodologies, test design, and risk-based testing understanding

  • Experience with automated testing tools/frameworks; defect tracking and test management proficiency

  • Ability to analyze complex requirements and translate into effective test cases

  • Nice-to-haves: NA

  • Location & work type: Kolkata office-based; full-time role (on-site) with Accenture

Notes: Minimum 5 years of Guidewire PolicyCenter QA experience; 15 years of full-time education required.

Full Description

Project Role: Quality Engineering Lead (Test Lead) Project Role Description : Leads a team of quality engineers through multi-disciplinary team planning and ecosystem integration to accelerate delivery and drive quality across the application lifecycle. Applies business and functional knowledge to develop end-to-end testing strategies through the use of quality processes and methodologies. Applies testing methodologies, principles and processes to define and implement key metrics to manage and assess the testing process including test execution and defect resolution. Must have skills : Guidewire PolicyCenter QA Good to have skills : NA Minimum 5 year(s) of experience is required Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education Summary: As a Quality Engineering Lead, you will oversee a dedicated team of quality engineers, guiding them through the complexities of multi-disciplinary team planning and ecosystem integration. Your typical day will involve collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure the seamless delivery of high-quality applications. You will leverage your business and functional knowledge to craft comprehensive testing strategies, ensuring that quality processes and methodologies are effectively applied throughout the application lifecycle. By defining and implementing key metrics, you will manage and assess the testing process, focusing on test execution and defect resolution to drive continuous improvement and excellence in quality engineering. Roles & Responsibilities: - Expected to be an SME. - Collaborate and manage the team to perform. - Responsible for team decisions. - Engage with multiple teams and contribute on key decisions. - Provide solutions to problems for their immediate team and across multiple teams. - Facilitate knowledge sharing and best practices within the team to enhance overall performance. - Mentor junior team members to foster their professional growth and development. Professional & Technical Skills: - Must To Have Skills: Proficiency in Guidewire PolicyCenter QA. - Strong understanding of quality assurance methodologies and best practices. - Experience with automated testing tools and frameworks. - Ability to analyze and interpret complex requirements to develop effective test cases. - Familiarity with defect tracking and test management tools. Additional Information: - The candidate should have minimum 5 years of experience in Guidewire PolicyCenter QA. - This position is based at our Kolkata office. - A 15 years full time education is required. 15 years full time education About Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. 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