We’re active members of the communities we serve. That’s why at Stantec we always design with community in mind. We believe growing a great design company happens from the inside out. We look for people who are drawn to use every talent they possess, plus creativity, determination and a drive to do the extraordinary. The Stantec community unites approximately 22,000 employees working in over 400 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring projects to life. Our work as architects, engineers, and consultants from initial project concept and planning through design, construction and commissioning is built on a solid history of success. So, when we take on a project, we see the opportunity to make a lasting connection with the people and places where we live and work. Redefine your personal best. Join us! Title: QA Manager (Group Lead) in Test – Digital Practice team – RNet Pune Stantec’s Digital Practice Team in India is a fast-growing team. For the last two decades, this IT team is providing a variety of software automation, customization, business continuity solutions, and services for our global clients. The Digital Practice experts conduct research and development to keep our global teams and projects ahead of the technological curve. We work on emerging technology solutions for a variety of business sectors. Our goal is to be an accelerator of growth for Stantec and add value to our clients and communities with niche and advance technology solutions. The Digital Practice Team in India works with several regions US, UK, CANADA, and ANZ, to name a few, and builds Digital Solutions and I.P. The team supports our multi-disciplinary engineering Design Deliverables with Engineering Software customization and automation services. As a Software. This team has developed a series of productivity tools and migrating those to newer emerging technologies. The Digital Practice team works closely with our Design Delivery Leaders, Business Leaders, and clients to develop solutions to provide high quality & on-time deliverables. Join a fast-growing team Your Key Responsibilities As a QA(Group Lead) Manager in Test, you will: - Lead and manage a team of QA engineers responsible for testing and ensuring the quality of software products. - Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including development, product management, and design, to understand project requirements and define QA strategies. - Develop and implement comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts to ensure thorough test coverage. - Define and enforce QA standards, processes, and best practices to ensure consistent quality across projects. Must have worked as an SDET. - Oversee the execution of manual and automated testing processes, ensuring defects are identified and resolved in a timely manner. - Lead efforts to continuously improve QA processes, methodologies, and tools to increase efficiency and effectiveness. - Provide technical leadership and mentorship to QA engineers, fostering a culture of learning and growth. - Collaborate with project managers to prioritize testing efforts and ensure on-time delivery of high-quality products. - Collaborate with developers to communicate and resolve defects and other quality issues. - Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in software quality assurance and testing. - Able to design automation Framework, Experience with Power Automate tool and RPA tools. Qualification- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). - 15+ years of professional experience in software quality assurance, with 5+ years in a managerial or leadership role. - Experience with Leading Cross-Functional Teams (LCNC) in QA or related areas. - Proven experience in designing and implementing comprehensive test plans and test cases. - Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies and QA best practices. - Experience with manual and automated testing tools and frameworks. - Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and communicate quality issues effectively. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. - Experience with agile development methodologies and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices. - Leadership skills to lead and develop QA engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation. - Relevant QA certifications (e.g., ISTQB, CSTE) are a plusWilling to work in flexible hours to co-ordinate with our regional counterparts mainly from CANADA, US, UK, ANZ This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice. Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best. **Primary Location:** India | Pune **Organization:** Stantec IN Business Unit **Employee Status:** Regular **Job Level:** Midlevel manager **Travel:** No **Schedule:** Full time **Job Posting:** 20/06/2024 04:06:52 **Req ID:** 1000382