Senior Test Lead
China
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Job Description
Senior Test Lead
Shanghai, Shanghai

Job Summary

  • We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Quality Manager - Manual Testing to lead our Quality Assurance function and ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in manual testing, test management, defect management, stakeholder communication, and team leadership. The role requires driving quality initiatives, managing testing activities across multiple projects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product releases.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Assurance & Test Management

  • Define and implement comprehensive test strategies, test plans, and quality processes.
  • Lead end-to-end testing activities including Functional, System, Integration, Regression, UAT, and End-to-End testing.
  • Ensure complete test coverage against business and functional requirements.
  • Monitor testing progress and ensure timely delivery of QA milestones.

Team Leadership & People Management

  • Lead, mentor, and manage a team of QA Engineers and Test Leads.
  • Drive performance management, coaching, and career development initiatives.
  • Allocate resources effectively across projects and priorities.
  • Foster a culture of quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Defect & Risk Management

  • Own and manage the defect lifecycle from identification to closure.
  • Conduct defect triage meetings and collaborate with development teams for resolution.
  • Perform root cause analysis and implement preventive measures.
  • Identify project quality risks and define mitigation strategies.

Stakeholder Management

  • Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Developers, Project Managers, and Clients.
  • Provide regular status updates, quality metrics, and release readiness reports.
  • Participate in sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives, and release discussions.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for all quality-related activities.

Process Improvement & Governance

  • Establish and enforce QA standards, best practices, and testing methodologies.
  • Continuously improve QA processes to enhance efficiency and product quality.
  • Drive quality audits, compliance activities, and process adherence.
  • Support organizational quality initiatives and governance frameworks.

Metrics & Reporting

  • Define, measure, and report key quality metrics including:
    • Defect Density
    • Defect Leakage
    • Test Coverage
    • Test Execution Progress
    • Release Readiness
    • Requirement Traceability
  • Prepare executive dashboards and quality reports for leadership teams.

Skill Requirements

  • 7 to 10 years of web and mobile application testing experience (preferably on iOS, Tablet devices)
  • Strong communication skills - 
  • Strong manual testing background. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience validating consumer‑facing applications like e-commerce or retail applications
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Technical Skills

    • Strong experience in Manual Testing and QA Management.
    • Expertise in Functional, System, Integration, Regression, UAT, and End-to-End Testing.
    • Hands-on experience with defect management and test management tools.
    • Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, and Quality Assurance methodologies.
    • Experience working in Agile Scrum and Waterfall environments.
    • Knowledge of API Testing concepts and release validation processes.

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Information at a Glance

Why HCLTech?

At HCLTech, you'll supercharge your potential. You'll find your career. And you'll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first.

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 223,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending June 2026 totaled $14.8 billion.