QA Lead with Tosca Experience

• Develop and implement comprehensive test automation strategies using TOSCA, aligned with project requirements and business goals.

• Define the scope, objectives, and priorities of automation testing efforts for P&C insurance software solutions.

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of QA engineers, providing guidance, support, and coaching to ensure effective test automation practices.

• Foster a culture of quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the QA team.

• Collaborate with QA leads, developers, and project managers to develop detailed test plans, including test scenarios, test cases, and automation scripts.

• Oversee the execution of automated test scripts and analyze test results to identify defects and areas for improvement.

• Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of automated test scripts using TOSCA, ensuring high-quality and reliable test automation solutions.

• Ensure that automated tests cover critical functionalities and are integrated into the CI/CD pipeline for continuous testing.

• Ensure timely documentation, tracking, and management of software defects using defect tracking tools.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive regression test suites to validate software stability and reliability.

• Communicate effectively with project stakeholders to provide updates on data testing progress, findings, and recommendations, and address any concerns or issues that arise.

Requirements Must Have: 

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field. 

• 10+ years of experience in software quality assurance, with a focus on automation testing.

• Proven experience in leading and managing QA teams, preferably in the insurance industry.

• Expertise in using TOSCA for test automation, including test case design, execution, and result analysis.

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, C#, or Python for writing and maintaining automation scripts.

• Strong understanding of automation testing frameworks and methodologies.

• Experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, Bamboo, Azure DevOps and integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.

• Proficiency with version control systems like Git for managing code repositories.

• Proven leadership abilities with experience in leading and mentoring teams of automation testers.

• Ability to develop and implement comprehensive test automation strategies that align with project requirements and business goals.

• Strong skills in test planning, test script development, execution, and defect management.

• Experience in developing and maintaining regression test suites to ensure software stability and reliability.

• Solid knowledge of test management tools such as HP ALM, Jira, ADO, Rally or similar.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with a keen diligence.

• Experience working in Agile environment following Onsite Offshore mode.