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Quality Engineering Lead (Test Lead)

Accenture • Pune, Maharashtra, India

onsitefull-time
Posted Jan 29, 2026

Role & seniority: Quality Engineering Lead (Test Lead); senior/SME level

Stack/tools: TOSCA Testsuite (must-have); test automation frameworks; performance testing tools; Agile and DevOps practices

Top 3 responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a quality engineering team; drive multi-disciplinary planning and ecosystem integration

  • Develop and implement end-to-end testing strategies; define metrics to manage test execution and defect resolution

  • Collaborate with multiple teams and stakeholders; own cross-team decisions and continuous process improvements

Must-have skills

  • Proficiency in TOSCA Testsuite

  • 12+ years of experience in quality engineering/testing

  • Strong understanding of test automation, data analysis for testing, and performance testing

  • Familiarity with Agile/DevOps practices

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience interpreting complex data to inform testing strategy

  • Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives

  • Location & work type: Pune, India; full-time on-site (office-based)

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 : TOSCA Testsuite Good to have skills : NA Minimum 12 year(s) of experience is required Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education Summary: As a Quality Engineering Lead, you will lead a 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 delivery of high-quality applications, while also developing and implementing effective testing strategies that enhance the overall quality throughout the application lifecycle. You will leverage your business and functional knowledge to apply testing methodologies and principles, ensuring that key metrics are defined and utilized to manage the testing process effectively, including test execution and defect resolution. 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. - Expected to provide solutions to problems that apply across multiple teams. - Facilitate continuous improvement initiatives within the team to enhance testing processes. - Mentor junior team members to foster their professional growth and development. Professional & Technical Skills: - Must To Have Skills: Proficiency in TOSCA Testsuite. - Strong understanding of test automation frameworks and methodologies. - Experience with performance testing tools and techniques. - Ability to analyze and interpret complex data sets to inform testing strategies. - Familiarity with Agile and DevOps practices to enhance collaboration and efficiency. Additional Information: - The candidate should have minimum 12 years of experience in TOSCA Testsuite. - This position is based at our Pune 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. 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