**Role & seniority: ** Quality Engineering Lead (leads a team of Quality Engineers; SME; ~7.5+ years experience required)

**Location & work type: ** Hyderabad office; work type not specified (onsite implied by “based at”)

**Stack/tools: **

Apache JMeter (must)
Test automation frameworks (for CI pipeline integration)
CI/CD integration (continuous integration pipelines)
Scripting/customization in JMeter
Cross-functional testing/defect resolution with DevOps/Dev teams

**Top 3 responsibilities: **

Lead quality team planning and coordinate multi-disciplinary testing activities and ecosystem integration.
Develop end-to-end testing/performance strategies aligned to business/functional requirements, including defining and monitoring quality/testing KPIs.
Oversee test execution, analyze results, and drive defect resolution/performance issue troubleshooting across teams.

**Must-have skills: **

Proficiency in Apache JMeter
Designing and executing performance/load testing scenarios in JMeter
Test automation framework experience and CI pipeline integration
Ability to analyze test outcomes and provide actionable performance/reliability insights
Scripting familiarity to extend/customize JMeter tests
Experience collaborating with development and operations for issue resolution

**Nice-to-haves: **

Not specified (Good to have: NA)

**Other requirements: **

Full Description

Project Role: Quality Engineering 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: Apache JMeter

Good to have skills: NA

Minimum 7.5 Year(s) Of Experience Is Required

Educational Qualification: 15 years full time education

Summary

As a Quality Engineering Lead, a typical day involves guiding a team of quality engineers by coordinating multi-disciplinary planning and integrating various ecosystem components to enhance delivery speed and ensure high-quality standards throughout the application lifecycle. This role requires overseeing the development and implementation of comprehensive testing strategies that align with business and functional requirements. The day also includes defining and monitoring key performance indicators to evaluate testing effectiveness, managing test execution, and facilitating defect resolution to maintain the overall quality of the software products.

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. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance testing processes and team productivity. Mentor and support junior team members to foster professional growth and skill development. Coordinate cross-functional communication to ensure alignment on quality objectives and project timelines.

Professional & Technical Skills

Must To Have Skills: Proficiency in Apache JMeter. Experience in designing and executing performance and load testing scenarios using Apache JMeter. Strong knowledge of test automation frameworks and integration with continuous integration pipelines. Ability to analyze test results and provide actionable insights to improve application performance and reliability. Familiarity with scripting languages to customize and extend testing capabilities within Apache JMeter. Experience in collaborating with development and operations teams to troubleshoot and resolve performance issues.

Additional Information

The candidate should have minimum 7.5 years of experience in Apache JMeter. This position is based at our Hyderabad office. A 15 years full time education is required.