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Quality Assurance Manager

Location: Noida Sector 62

Experience: 8–15 Years

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role PhysicsWallah (PW) is looking for an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead and scale our QA function for high-impact, large-scale B2C products used by millions of learners across India. The role requires a strong combination of QA leadership, test automation, web and mobile testing expertise, and quality engineering practices. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with modern automation frameworks, strong expertise in Selenium with Java and Appium, and the ability to build scalable QA processes across web and mobile platforms. Exposure to AI-driven testing and emerging quality engineering practices will be an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the QA team, ensuring high-quality and reliable releases across web and mobile platforms. Define and implement comprehensive test strategies, test plans, and scalable QA processes for large-scale applications. Drive the adoption and expansion of test automation using Selenium, Playwright, and other modern automation frameworks. Own and strengthen mobile testing practices, including automation using Appium. Partner closely with Engineering, Product, and Design teams to embed quality throughout the software development lifecycle. Drive shift-left testing practices to identify defects early, improve release velocity, and reduce production issues. Establish and track key quality metrics, including test coverage, defect leakage, automation coverage, and release stability. Ensure effective execution of functional, regression, integration, API, mobile, and performance testing. Identify release risks and implement risk-based testing strategies to ensure production readiness. Drive continuous improvement in QA processes, tools, frameworks, and engineering practices. Mentor and develop QA engineers, building a strong automation-first and quality-focused culture. Explore and adopt AI-powered testing tools and approaches to improve testing efficiency, coverage, and overall quality.

Required Skills & Qualifications Experience 8–15 years of experience in Software Testing / Quality Assurance. Proven experience leading QA teams and managing end-to-end testing for large-scale products. Experience working in product-based or high-growth B2C environments is preferred. Strong experience in defining QA strategy, processes, and quality standards.

Technical Skills Strong hands-on experience with test automation using Selenium and Java. Experience with Playwright or other modern web automation frameworks.

Mandatory: Hands-on experience in mobile application testing and automation using Appium. Strong experience in API testing and automation. Experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines. Strong understanding of test architecture, test strategy, automation frameworks, and quality metrics. Experience testing both web and mobile applications. Good understanding of functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing. Exposure to performance and security testing is an added advantage. Familiarity with AI-powered testing tools and practices is a plus.

What We're Looking For Strong QA leadership and ownership mindset. Ability to balance quality, speed, and business priorities. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Ability to build scalable testing practices for high-traffic consumer products. Strong communication and collaboration skills across Engineering, Product, and Design. Passion for automation, continuous improvement, and building high-quality products.