HCL AppScan Product _Lead QA Engineer

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"HCL Software”: - Is a Product Development Division of HCL Tech: That operates its primary Software Business. At HCL Software we Develop, Market, Sell and Support over 20 Product families in the areas of Customer Experience, Digital Solutions, Secure DevOps, Security & Automation.

About the Role: -

We're seeking an experienced, hands-on Lead QA Engineer with 7+ years of exp to lead quality assurance initiatives for HCL AppScan integrations. You'll own end-to-end testing strategies, mentor junior QA resources, handle critical customer escalations, and drive automation innovation across the AppScan ecosystem.

Technical Skills: - What You'll Need: -

• 7 to 10 years hands-on QA experience with proven expertise in Manual and Automation testing at scale.
• Advanced proficiency in automation frameworks and AI-powered testing.
• Strong Docker knowledge; experience setting up and managing containerized test environments.
• Expert-level Jira management; experience with test management dashboards and workflow optimization.
• Demonstrated ability to handle L3 escalations and resolve production issues
• Experience testing third-party integrations and complex security tools (AppScan background valuable).
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and mentoring skills.
• Knowledge of server architecture, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.
• Office Location: HCL Software, Bangalore
• Work Preference: Remote.

What You'll Do:

• Lead and execute comprehensive test strategies for AppScan integration modules; own accountability for quality across release cycles
• Design and architect AI-enhanced automation frameworks; drive continuous improvement in test coverage and efficiency
• Hands-on testing: execute complex test scenarios, debug issues, and validate integrations across environments
• Handle L3 customer escalations—investigate complex issues, reproduce bugs in production environments, and deliver root-cause analysis
• Collaborate across development, product, and DevOps teams to optimize testing workflows and integration pipelines
• Set up and manage test environments; configure Docker containers for isolated testing and CI/CD validation
• Create and maintain detailed test cases, manage test cycles, and report quality metrics via Jira
• Mentor junior QA engineers; establish testing best practices and standards

Why Join Us:

Lead hands-on testing innovation on enterprise security tools, mentor emerging talent, and shape quality strategy at HCL Software.