Job Description
· We are seeking an experienced QA Lead / Functional Test
· Lead with a strong background in functional analysis, test management, and team leadership, particularly within healthcare or public sector transformation programs.
· The ideal candidate will drive end-to-end quality assurance processes, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
Key Responsibilities::
· Functional Analysis & Validation Lead requirement analysis, functional design validation, and ensure traceability across deliverables.
· Review and validate BRDs, FRDs, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
· Conduct impact analysis for change requests and system enhancements.
· Collaborate with business stakeholders, SMEs, and technical teams to ensure clarity of scope and requirements.
· Testing & Quality Assurance Develop and manage test plans, test cases, and traceability matrices.
· Oversee the end-to-end test lifecycle, including planning, execution, defect management, and reporting.
· Lead defect triage meetings and ensure timely resolution of issues.
· Define and drive test automation strategy where applicable.
· Track and report testing metrics, risks, and quality KPIs to leadership.
· Coordination & Delivery Coordinate with development, integration, and release teams to ensure seamless delivery.
· Ensure compliance with healthcare/public sector regulatory standards and quality benchmarks.
· Manage dependencies and risks across multiple workstreams.
· Leadership & Stakeholder Management Lead, mentor, and manage a team of functional analysts and test engineers.
· Allocate tasks, monitor progress, and ensure adherence to timelines.
· Provide regular status reports to project and client leadership.
· Manage client communications, expectations, and escalations effectively.
· Drive continuous improvement initiatives within QA and testing processes.
Required Skills::
· Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Healthcare IT, or a related field. 3–5 years of experience in functional analysis and/or testing roles.
· 3+ years of experience in a leadership role, managing QA or functional teams.
· Strong proficiency in SQL for data validation and analysis.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
· Experience working with SAP systems.
· Hands-on experience with test management tools such as JIRA, ALM, or Azure DevOps.
· Strong understanding of Agile and Hybrid delivery models.
Preferred Experience::
· Experience in Healthcare or Public Sector transformation programs.
· Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance standards in healthcare/public sector environments.
· Experience in implementing test automation frameworks.
· Exposure to large-scale enterprise system implementations.