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Manager SQA - I

Pakistan Single Window

Skills

Required

  • SQA
  • SQL queries
  • load/performance testing
  • OWASP
  • QA
  • Agile
  • Scrum / Kanban
  • SDLC
  • test plans
  • Selenium
  • TestNG
  • cross-platform
  • SoapUI

Preferred

  • automated testing
  • SQL
  • test automation frameworks
  • CI/CD pipelines
  • continuous testing

Responsibilities

  • Define the comprehensive QA strategy (manual and automated) and lead a high-performing engineering team, fostering a culture of technical ownership, mentorship, and continuous improvement.
  • Architect, implement, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks to increase testing efficiency, coverage, and velocity across all product lines.
  • Collaborate with DevOps and Development teams to integrate automated testing seamlessly into CI/CD pipelines, supporting continuous testing and deployment.
  • Partner closely with Product Managers, Developers, and stakeholders to align testing activities with business requirements, project schedules, and release timelines.
  • Execute complex SQL queries for data reconciliation, conduct API load/performance testing, and validate security measures against vulnerabilities and OWASP standards.
  • Leverage AI tools and assisted practices within workflows to optimize test case generation, enhance defect analysis, and expand overall coverage.
  • Lead release planning, environment coordination, production deployments, smoke testing, and post release verification activities.
  • Support production incident workflows by driving Root Cause Analysis (RCA), managing defects, and tracking critical quality and performance metrics.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or IT, with 10–11+ years of SQA experience, including a proven track record in a leadership/team management role.
  • Deep expertise in Agile (Scrum/Kanban) environments, the full SDLC, and designing comprehensive manual and automated testing strategies, test plans, and release coordination protocols.
  • Hands-on experience designing and implementing scalable automation frameworks using tools like Selenium and TestNG, alongside cross-platform, cross-browser, and API testing (Postman, SoapUI).
  • Strong proficiency in relational databases with the ability to write complex SQL queries for deep backend data verification and troubleshooting.
  • Proven experience in load/performance testing of APIs and microservices using JMeter (or LoadRunner), combined with familiarity with OWASP Top 10 risks and security scanning tools (OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite).
  • Demonstrated hands-on exposure to integrating AI-assisted testing tools (e.g., Cursor, LLMs) into QA workflows to optimize regression efforts and defect prioritization.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to manage stress, meet tight deadlines, and effectively mentor, coach, and develop team members.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Fuel Card
  • Health benefits
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Inclusive work culture & much more

Manager SQA - I

Pakistan Single Window · Karachi, Pakistan · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-21

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