Lead QA Engineer

ROLE SUMMARY: An opportunity exists within LSEG, Bengaluru for a Lead QA Engineer role within Content & Feeds Technology. Join a highly collaborative, multi-functional, software QA team responsible for functional testing, performance testing and data validation across a variety of technologies. This role will work as part of a scrum team and may own the integration testing across multiple scrum teams! WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING: Leads all aspects of technical implementation of quality control, testing and analysis, providing guidance where issues arise Set project testing strategy/test plan: test environment, automation, performance, test data management, testing tools etc. Reviews and approves test plans and scripts to ensure alignment with standards and technology strategy Lead functional/non-functional testing and end to end integration. Set clear automation goal and drive automation implementation Collaborate with Solution Architect, BA for the Non-functional requirements and set the performance testing plan Follow best practices, QA methodologies and processes, working across critical stages of the product lifecycle from define to build Understand the business use cases and carry out testing to ensure top quality of delivered solutions Understand and analyse the Requirement Specifications and design test scenarios Review and analyse completeness of test coverage Carry out Functional testing and non-functional testing Solve technical issues and challenges in testing work Implement Test Scripts, Defect tracking in applicable tool, Status Reporting, Defect Reporting Drive continuous improvement from quality perspective Responsible for communicating the status of ongoing work to stakeholders accurately Provide mentoring to junior staff (Associate Engineer, Engineer and Senior Engineer) as needed. WHAT YOU'LL BRING: 9+ years ‘experience in Software QA or Development Engineer role Proven ability to drive and implement test strategies/test plan, including automation, performance, E2E integration, test environment. In-depth knowledge of Software QA methodologies and experience of agile testing Strong background with test automation. TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES QA Methodologies & Test Strategy · Strong understanding of QA principles, Shift-Left testing, and risk-based testing approaches. · Proven track record leading QA activities within Agile/Scrum environments. · Ability to define and execute end-to-end test strategies covering functional, integration, system, and regression testing. · Expertise in requirement analysis, test planning, defect prevention, and quality governance. Automation · Strong programming skills in Python/Java with solid understanding of OOP concepts and design patterns. · Experience building, enhancing, and maintaining scalable test automation frameworks from scratch. · Ability to automate data validation, API testing, and ETL testing workflows using Python. · Experience integrating automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines for continuous quality validation. ETL & Data/ SQL Testing · Expertise in verifying data accuracy, completeness, consistency, and integrity across multiple systems. · Ability to analyse large datasets and identify data anomalies, gaps, and performance bottlenecks. · Hands-on experience validating data in Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Snowflake, or other enterprise databases. · Experience validating integrations across enterprise applications, ETL platforms, and data services. Tools & Quality Management · Expert in defect management, test execution, and reporting using Jira. · Experience documenting QA processes, automation frameworks, and test strategies using Confluence. · Proficient in test case management and test metrics reporting using TestRail or equivalent tools. · Skilled in root cause analysis, defect triage, and quality metrics tracking. DevOps, CI/CD & Cloud · Strong understanding of Git workflows, branching strategies, and pull request reviews. · Experience integrating test automation into Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or similar CI/CD platforms. · Knowledge of testing applications and data platforms hosted on Azure. AI & Copilot-Driven Testing · Openness to adopting AI-driven development practices to enhance productivity and delivery excellence. · Experience leveraging Microsoft Copilot for test case design, test data creation, and requirement analysis. · Proficient in using Copilot to accelerate Python automation, SQL query development, and ETL/data validation testing. · Ability to integrate AI-powered testing practices to improve productivity, test coverage, and overall quality outcomes. WHAT YOU'LL GET IN RETURN: High-impact projects : We work on a variety of pioneering AI products and leverage extensive datasets to solve high-value challenges. Competitive benefits : We offer a strong compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and ongoing investment in career growth and skill development. Industry leadership : We deliver brand-new products that democratize modeling and analytics solutions. Career progression : We provide opportunities for continuous learning and professional development in a work environment of dedicated, highly experienced teams. We recognize that to attract the best talent, we need to be flexible, and we are open to discussing work arrangements with you. We take a hybrid approach to the workplace; this role is considered ‘digital first’, which requires attending the office at least one day per week while some teams and colleagues choose to collaborate in the office more frequently. LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone’s race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. We're proud to have been recognised as a Great Place to Work® in India ‘25 Career Stage: Senior Associate London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Information: Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you. LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth. Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership , Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions. Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone’s race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas. We are committed to sustainability across our global business and we are proud to partner with our customers to help them meet their sustainability objectives. Our charity, the LSEG Foundation provides charitable grants to community groups that help people access economic opportunities and build a secure future with financial independence. Colleagues can get involved through fundraising and volunteering. LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives. 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