Software QA Lead

Inclusion without Exception

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is an equal opportunity employer, and embraces diversity in race, nationality, ethnicity, gender, age, physical ability, neurodiversity, and sexual orientation, to create a workforce that reflects the societies we operate in. Our continued commitment to Culture and Diversity is reflected in our people stories across our workforce and implemented through equitable workplace policies and processes.

About TCS

TCS is an IT services, consulting, and business solutions organization that has been partnering with many of the world’s largest businesses in their transformation journeys for over 55 years. Its consulting-led, cognitive-powered portfolio of business, technology, and engineering services and solutions is delivered through its unique Location Independent Agile delivery model, recognized as a benchmark of excellence in software development. A part of the Tata group, India's largest multinational business group, TCS employs over 612,000 of the world’s best-trained consultants in 55 countries. The company generated consolidated revenues of US $29 billion in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, and is listed on the BSE and the NSE in India. TCS' proactive stance on climate change and award-winning work with communities across the world have earned it a place in leading sustainability indices such as the MSCI Global Sustainability Index and the FTSE4Good Emerging Index.

Job Description:

Key Skills:

1. QA Strategy & Planning:
   • Develop and implement test plans, test cases, and test strategies based on project requirements.
   • Define quality assurance metrics and KPIs to track software quality.
   • Select and implement appropriate testing tools and frameworks.
2. Test Execution & Defect Management:
   • Conduct functional, regression, integration, system, and performance testing.
   • Identify, document, and track defects using defect-tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, Azure DevOps).
   • Work closely with developers to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
3. Team Leadership & Collaboration:
   • Lead and mentor a team of QA engineers, ensuring best practices are followed.
   • Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and product managers to align testing efforts with business goals.
   • Participate in agile/scrum meetings, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
4. Automation & Continuous Improvement:
   • Drive test automation strategies and implement automated test scripts using tools like Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright.
   • Continuously improve testing processes and methodologies to enhance efficiency.
   • Ensure CI/CD integration with automated testing frameworks.
5. Compliance & Documentation:
   • Ensure adherence to software quality standards (ISO, CMMI, or industry-specific regulations).
   • Maintain test reports, test cases, and QA documentation for future reference.
   • Provide insights and recommendations for process improvement.

Qualifications:
• Proficiency in manual and automated testing techniques.
• Experience with test automation tools (Selenium, Conformiq, etc.).
• Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, and Agile methodologies.
• Knowledge of API testing tools (Postman, RestAssured) and performance testing (JMeter, LoadRunner).
• Familiarity with version control tools (Git, Bitbucket) and CI/CD pipelines.

Soft Skills:
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to quality.

Tata Consultancy Services Canada Inc. is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources.

Thank you for your interest in TCS. Candidates that meet the qualifications for this position will be contacted within a 2-week period. We invite you to continue to apply for other opportunities that match your profile.