Join Iris Software, a rapidly expanding IT services company recognized as one of India's Top 25 Best Workplaces in the IT industry. We are seeking a skilled QA Automation Lead to drive our quality assurance efforts and contribute to our award-winning culture. At Iris, we empower our employees to own their career journey and shape their success stories through cutting-edge projects and continuous growth opportunities.

Our vision is to be the premier technology partner for our clients, fostering innovation across financial services, healthcare, transportation, and professional services. We leverage the latest technologies in application engineering, data analytics, cloud, DevOps, and quality engineering to deliver mission-critical solutions. This role offers a launchpad for professional development, with personalized career paths, mentorship, and a collaborative environment where your contributions make a real impact.

Define and implement a comprehensive hybrid testing strategy that effectively balances manual and automation efforts. Drive the adoption of advanced automation tools, frameworks, and best practices to boost testing efficiency and coverage. Establish robust automation governance, framework standards, and quality engineering best practices across all projects.

Lead automation initiatives using Playwright and Selenium to enhance testing effectiveness and product quality. Manage multiple QA teams, ensuring the delivery of high-quality products that align with business objectives. Proactively identify quality risks, automation gaps, and opportunities for process improvement, developing targeted mitigation strategies.

Collaborate closely with stakeholders to define key quality metrics, reporting dashboards, and release readiness criteria. Champion improvements in quality metrics such as defect leakage and cycle time. Identify and implement process optimizations and expand automation scope for continuous enhancement. Provide strong leadership, mentorship, and strategic guidance to QA teams.

Demonstrate strong leadership and accountability in achieving quality outcomes. Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and business stakeholders, promoting a culture of quality and continuous improvement. Apply strategic thinking to manage quality risks and testing challenges, making informed decisions that balance quality, timelines, and business needs.

Communicate quality status, risks, and dependencies clearly and effectively. Foster innovation and continuous learning within the QA team, maintaining a customer-focused approach to deliver high-quality solutions. Build and mentor high-performing QA teams through dedicated coaching and guidance, driving excellence in testing processes, governance, and compliance.