QA LEAD (QA 4)

About Lepton Software: Lepton Software is a leading provider of Location Intelligence, Smart Mapping, and GIS-based software solutions, empowering enterprises across Telecom, BFSI, Government, Retail, and Automotive sectors. With over 25+ years of expertise, Lepton delivers innovative geospatial products, network planning solutions, and enterprise-grade digital transformation services across global markets. Our culture encourages ownership, collaboration, continuous learning, and customer-centric innovation. (A) JOB SUMMARY We are looking for a QA LEAD (QA 4) who will transform quality engineering by leveraging Generative AI, automation, and modern QA practices. This is not a traditional QA role. The candidate will: • Drive AI-assisted test case generation and test optimization • Build automation-first testing systems (UI, API, integration) • Own quality processes, Jira workflows, and release governance • Enable engineering teams to adopt continuous testing and shift-left practices The ideal candidate combines strong QA fundamentals + automation expertise + practical use of GenAI tools to improve speed, coverage, and efficiency. (B) JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITY 1. QA Strategy & Platform Ownership • Define and own the quality engineering strategy across products • Drive shift-left testing, continuous testing, and automation-first culture • Establish quality benchmarks, SLAs, and release readiness standards • Standardize QA processes across teams and projects 2. GenAI-Driven Testing (Critical) • Leverage Generative AI tools (e.g., LLMs, Copilot, internal AI tools) to: o Generate test cases from requirements, PRDs, and user stories o Auto-create test scenarios, edge cases, and negative test coverage o Assist in test data generation and synthetic data creation • Use AI for: o Test case optimization and deduplication o Impact analysis (what to test based on code changes) o Defect pattern analysis and prediction • Build internal workflows/prompts/frameworks to scale GenAI usage across QA 3. Test Automation & Frameworks (Critical) • Design and implement scalable automation frameworks: o UI (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright) o API (REST Assured, Postman, Karate) • Drive high automation coverage for regression and critical paths • Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.) • Ensure maintainability, reusability, and speed of automation suites 4. Jira & QA Process Ownership (Critical) • Own and optimize Jira workflows for QA lifecycle: o Requirement → Test Case → Defect → Release tracking • Ensure clear traceability between user stories, test cases, and defects • Define defect lifecycle, severity classification, and SLAs • Build dashboards and reports for: o Test coverage o Defect leakage o Release quality metrics • Drive discipline in sprint QA processes and release governance 5. Test Planning & Execution • Create comprehensive test strategies, test plans, and test scenarios • Ensure coverage across: o Functional o Regression o Integration o UAT • Coordinate with product and engineering for acceptance criteria 6. Performance, API & Non-Functional Testing • Drive performance testing using tools like JMeter, k6, etc. • Validate system behavior under load, stress, and edge conditions • Ensure API reliability and contract validation • Collaborate on security testing and vulnerability assessments 7. Defect Management & Quality Insights • Own end-to-end defect lifecycle management • Analyze defect trends and perform root cause analysis • Reduce defect leakage into production through preventive measures • Provide actionable insights to engineering and product teams 8. Developer & Team Enablement • Enable developers to adopt unit testing and test automation practices • Mentor QA engineers on automation, GenAI usage, and best practices • Build a lean, high-impact QA team (less manual, more automation) • Promote “quality as a shared responsibility” across teams 9. Observability & Continuous Improvement • Define and track quality KPIs (coverage, escape rate, flakiness, MTTR) • Continuously improve QA processes using data and insights • Introduce modern practices like: o Test impact analysis o Risk-based testing o Continuous quality monitoring (C) QUALIFICATION & SKILLSET Core QA & Automation • 8–12 years in QA with strong automation experience • Hands-on expertise in: o UI automation (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright) o API testing (Postman, REST Assured, etc.) • Strong programming skills (Java, Python, or JavaScript) • Experience integrating testing into CI/CD pipelines GenAI in QA (Must-Have) • Practical experience using GenAI tools for testing workflows • Ability to: o Generate test cases using LLMs o Use AI for test optimization and coverage improvement o Build reusable prompts/workflows for QA teams • Understanding of how AI improves speed, coverage, and efficiency in QA Jira & Process Excellence • Deep expertise in Jira workflows, dashboards, and reporting • Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum QA processes • Experience in defining quality gates and release criteria Performance & Systems Understanding • Experience in performance testing tools (JMeter, k6, etc.) • Good understanding of backend systems, APIs, and databases • Ability to validate complex workflows and distributed systems Nice-to-Have • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) • Familiarity with Kubernetes and microservices architectures • Exposure to geospatial/GIS systems • Experience with test management tools (TestRail, Zephyr, etc.) EDUCATION • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Engineering • ISTQB or equivalent certifications are a plus LEADERSHIP TRAITS • Strong ownership mindset (quality = platform responsibility) • Bias for automation over manual effort • Data-driven decision making • Ability to influence engineering and product teams • Focus on efficiency, scalability, and speed Why This Role Matters • You will define how quality is built, not just tested • Drive adoption of AI-first QA practices • Direct impact on release velocity and product reliability • Build a future-ready QA function with high automation and low manual overhead Why Join Lepton Software: • Fast-paced, growth-focused environment • Opportunity to drive processes independently