Lead Quality Engineer
About the role
The Quality Engineering Lead will be responsible for defining and driving the overall quality engineering strategy in alignment with business and technology objectives. This role involves leading test planning, quality reviews, risk assessments, and release readiness activities across multiple projects and teams. The position requires designing and implementing comprehensive test strategies, establishing automation-first testing practices, and driving the adoption of AI-assisted testing solutions. The Lead will also define and monitor quality metrics, collaborate with various stakeholders, and mentor a high-performing quality engineering team. The role is offered by InTalent Asia for a client in the Information Technology industry based in Sri Lanka, on a contract basis. Interested candidates can apply via Easy Apply or by sending their CV to recruitment13@intalent.asia.
Must have
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent qualification.
- 6-7+ years of experience in Quality Engineering.
- Minimum 2+ years of experience in a QE Lead, Associate Lead, or similar leadership role.
- Proven experience defining and executing enterprise-scale test strategies for data platforms, integrations, APIs, and distributed systems.
- Strong experience with test automation frameworks and automation-first delivery models.
- Hands-on experience in Data Quality Testing, ETL Testing, Data Migration Testing, Database Testing, and Data Validation frameworks.
- Experience designing and implementing automation solutions using Java, Python, or similar programming languages.
- Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and tools including Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Git, Maven, and SonarQube.
- Experience with performance engineering and performance testing tools.
- Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies, practices, and test design techniques.
- Solid practical understanding of Agile Software Testing and Software Engineering principles.
- Excellent communication, presentation, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Nice to have
- Professional certifications such as ISTQB, PMI-ACP, or CSM will be an added advantage.
- Passion for continuous learning and staying updated with emerging technologies and testing practices.
Technologies
- Agentic AI
- Agile
- CI/CD
- ETL
- Git
- GitHub
- GitHub Actions
- Istqb
- Java
- Jenkins
- Maven
- Performance Testing
- Python
- SonarQube
- Test Automation
Highlights
Applications can be submitted by clicking 'Easy Apply' or by emailing recruitment13@intalent.asia. The role is based in Sri Lanka and is a contract position. Professional certifications such as ISTQB, PMI-ACP, or CSM are considered an added advantage.
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