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QA Lead

Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
Posted on: 16-10-2025

Job description

Scope and Impact
Typically works within a single QA team as part of a DevOps team.
Handles projects or changes requiring a general understanding of integrated systems or at least one development environment.
Accountable for the quality of own work, delivered on time and within set procedures, with strong focus on internal and or external customer needs.
Works independently within defined parameters, taking ownership of issues within area of expertise.
Makes decisions within established guidelines.
Recommends process improvements to the immediate manager.
Some roles involve limited coordination of others work.
Works under general supervision, following procedures to validate that systems, products, and services meet company standards and user requirements.
Develops test scripts and cases, validates modules of larger software products or standalone tools, documents and resolves issues, and updates management on progress.
Implements predefined improvements to existing procedures and reports on outcomes. Performs workflow analysis and suggests quality enhancements.

Role Requirements
Bachelors degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
Minimum 5 years of experience in testing or software development.
Proven expertise in testing methodologies and tools.
Strong command of English.
Proficient in Windows Server and or Unix , Linux.
Familiar with Cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
Experience with formal SDLC processes; familiar with models like CMM CMMI.
Strong customer service awareness and effective team player.

Additional Skills (Corporate)
Strong analytical skills.
Test automation and programming experience: proficient in one or two languages such as Shell, Python, Perl, Robot, C, C#, Java, or VB.
At least 5 years in automation, with 2 to 5 years in programming.
Some exposure to networking (TCP/IP), financial markets, or project management is a plus.

Qualification

Scope and Impact

  • Works within a single QA team as part of a DevOps environment.

  • Handles projects or changes requiring understanding of:

    • Integrated systems, or

    • At least one development environment.

  • Accountable for the quality of own work, delivered on time and within standard procedures.

  • Strong focus on meeting internal and/or external customer needs.

  • Operates independently within defined parameters; takes ownership of issues in area of expertise.

  • Makes decisions within established guidelines.

  • Recommends process improvements to immediate manager.

  • May involve limited coordination of other team members' work.

  • Works under general supervision, validating systems, products, and services against company standards and user requirements.

  • Responsibilities include:

    • Developing test scripts and cases.

    • Validating modules of software products or tools.

    • Documenting and resolving issues.

    • Updating management on progress.

  • Implements predefined process improvements and reports outcomes.

  • Performs workflow analysis and suggests quality enhancements.


Role Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in:

    • Computer Science

    • Software Engineering

    • Electrical Engineering

    • Or related field.

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in testing or software development.

  • Proven expertise in:

    • Testing methodologies

    • Testing tools

  • Strong command of English (verbal and written).

  • Proficient in:

    • Windows Server

    • Unix/Linux

  • Familiar with cloud platforms (AWS or Azure).

  • Experience with formal SDLC processes.

    • Familiar with models like CMM or CMMI.

  • Strong customer service awareness.

  • Effective team player.


Additional Skills (Corporate)

  • Strong analytical skills.

  • Experience in test automation and programming:

    • Proficient in 1–2 languages, such as:

      • Shell

      • Python

      • Perl

      • Robot

      • C/C++

      • C#

      • Java

      • VB

  • At least:

    • 5 years in automation

    • 2–5 years in programming

  • Some exposure to:

    • Networking (TCP/IP)

    • Financial markets

    • Project management (a plus)

 Key job details

Primary Location
Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
Job Type
Experienced
Primary Skills
Java, UNIX, Linux, Windows Server, C# (C Sharp), Postman
Years of Experience
5
Travel
No
Job Posting
16/10/2025

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