Lead QA Engineer

Synapse Analytics

Define and champion the long-term Quality Assurance vision and strategy, ensuring it aligns with the company s engineering and business goals.

Oversee the quality lifecycle for multiple product lines, balancing resource allocation and release timelines.

Standardize testing methodologies, metrics, and tools across all teams to ensure consistency and efficiency.

Collaborate with the Head of Engineering and Product to define quality gates and release criteria.

Establish and track key quality metrics (e.g., Defect Escape Rate, Test Coverage, Cycle Time) to identify areas for process improvement.

Provide advanced mentorship to Senior QA Engineers and foster a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.

Lead the strategy for non-functional testing, including Security (OWASP), Performance, and Reliability testing across the organization.

Lead efforts to prevent major business risks through proactive risk analysis and management during the release process.

Communicate quality status, risks, and strategic decisions effectively to senior leadership and non-technical stakeholders.