Technology & Transformation: Ead: Business Analyst Job in Deloitte

Job Title: Senior Consultant Application QA Lead

Location: Bengaluru

Role Overview:

As an Application QA Lead, you will take the lead on all application testing and quality assurance activities, playing a crucial role in ensuring the highest quality of software solutions. Your responsibilities will span reviewing requirements, preparing test scenarios, executing test scripts, and performing impact analysis based on results. In this fast-paced environment, you will be instrumental in driving software quality and continuous improvement throughout the lifecycle of projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Quality Assurance Oversight: Provide guidance and input on all aspects of quality assurance, applying industry best practices, developing innovative testing solutions, and establishing key metrics to measure success.
• Continuous Process Improvement: Drive improvements in testing processes, implement knowledge transfer practices, and effectively communicate with all teams to ensure alignment.
• Test Process Application: Ensure the effective and efficient application of testing processes and tools using various techniques, including test-to-pass, test-to-fail, and automation.
• Test Management: Manage testing activities across multiple projects, define testing approaches, estimate test efforts, and provide regular progress reports to stakeholders.
• Test Results Analysis: Analyze test results to identify database impacts, errors, bugs, and usability issues to ensure high-quality output.
• Reporting & Documentation: Prepare comprehensive reports on all aspects of software testing activities and communicate findings to the design team to support continuous product improvement.
• Requirement Understanding: Collaborate with stakeholders and teams to understand product requirements, translating them into detailed application test scenarios and test cases.
• Design Review Participation: Actively participate in design reviews, offering valuable input on requirements, product design, and potential issues to improve the overall product quality.
• Agile Lifecycle Quality: Apply quality engineering principles throughout the Agile product lifecycle to ensure continuous improvement and adherence to quality standards.
• Automation and Testing Practices: Provide recommendations for automation and improvements to testing practices to streamline processes and enhance efficiency.
• Team Leadership & Mentorship: Train, mentor, and supervise junior software engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge-sharing within the team.

Desired Qualifications & Skills:

• Experience: Strong background in leading QA activities in an Agile environment, with extensive hands-on experience in test management, test automation, and software quality engineering.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in application testing tools, test automation frameworks, and software quality engineering principles. Familiarity with test management and reporting tools is a plus.
• Process Expertise: In-depth knowledge of quality assurance methodologies and best practices, including testing strategies, test case design, and defect tracking.
• Leadership Abilities: Proven track record of leading teams, mentoring junior engineers, and driving improvements in testing processes.
• Communication Skills: Strong communication skills to interact with stakeholders, product teams, and other departments to ensure alignment and successful delivery of high-quality solutions.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to identify issues, propose solutions, and make data-driven decisions that enhance product quality.
• Agile & Automation: Experience in applying Agile methodologies and test automation in software development projects to improve efficiency and product quality.

Why Join Us:

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the software quality and testing practices at the heart of high-impact projects. You ll lead testing efforts, shape quality processes, and mentor teams, while continuously improving practices to enhance the delivery of top-tier software solutions in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.