Testing Leadership & Strategy Establish and enforce robust testing frameworks, combining manual and automated testing to ensure product quality, compliance, and reliability. Risk-Based Quality Assurance Champion risk-based testing methodologies to proactively identify vulnerabilities, mitigate risks, and prevent defects early in the development cycle. Team Leadership Lead and mentor a team of testing professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and engineering excellence. Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with development, DevOps, and operations teams to integrate testing seamlessly into CI/CD pipelines and across the software development lifecycle (SDLC). Innovation & Transformation Drive innovation in QA by implementing AI-driven test automation, predictive analytics, and modern verification strategies to boost testing efficiency and accuracy. Requirements 8+ years of hands-on experience in quality assurance, testing methodologies, and system validation. Strong understanding of Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD practices, including test automation frameworks and tools. Experience in establishing testing standards, engineering best practices, and defining KPIs for performance tracking. Proven leadership in managing QA teams, test architects, and automation engineers. Familiarity with software security, compliance frameworks, and risk management practices. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive quality outcomes.