Principal QC Engineer

Technical Responsibilities (80%)Build & Scale Test Automation Frameworks Develop and maintain automated testing systems (Playwright/Selenium/Cypress) for UI and API layers. Implement performance, regression, smoke, and integration tests. Drive shift-left testing in collaboration with developers. CI/CD & DevOps Integration Integrate testing pipelines into CI/CD systems (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI). Ensure seamless compatibility with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes). Optimize test execution time and deployment readiness. Monitoring & Quality Analysis Implement tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, Sentry to detect real-time issues. Analyze logs, failure trends, and metrics to improve defect prevention and recovery. Track quality indicators like coverage, bug escape rate, and MTTR. Test System Architecture Architect scalable, maintainable test suites across microservices, databases, and APIs. Define test strategy that aligns with tech stack and product release cycle. AI/ML for Testing Explore and apply AI/ML tools for anomaly detection, test prediction, and visual regression testing. Pioneer smart testing techniques to reduce manual effort and improve accuracy. Standardization & Reusability Create test templates, modular scripts, and shared libraries. Define and enforce coding standards for test development and automation scripts. Leadership & Collaboration (20%)Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing Guide and mentor junior and mid-level QC engineers in technical testing practices. Lead internal training sessions and code reviews. Quality Metrics & Process Oversight Define and track quality KPIs aligned with product objectives. Provide transparent reports and insights to Product, Engineering, and Leadership teams. Cross-functional Collaboration Work closely with Developers, DevOps, and Product Owners to align on quality goals. Participate in architecture discussions and provide feedback from a QC perspective. Process Improvement Suggest and implement continuous improvements in QC workflow, SOPs, and documentation. Drive innovation in tooling and test strategy selection.