QA Lead - Noida

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced QA Lead to drive the quality strategy for our AI/ML-based software products. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in Manual Testing, Test Automation, API Testing, and Database Validation, along with leadership skills to mentor a QA team and ensure the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and reliable products.

Key Responsibilities
- Define, implement, and own the QA strategy and processes for AI/ML product releases.
- Lead and mentor a team of QA engineers, ensuring best practices in manual and automation testing.
- Design, develop, and maintain automation test frameworks (Selenium, PyTest, or similar).
- Perform API testing (REST / SOAP / GraphQL) using tools like Postman, Rest Assured, or equivalent.
- Validate data pipelines, transformations, and storage with strong database testing (SQL / NoSQL) skills.
- Collaborate with Product, Development, and Data Science teams to ensure quality across AI/ML models and web-based applications.
- Oversee test planning, execution, defect tracking, and reporting.
- Ensure product quality in Linux-based environments and across multiple platforms.
- Drive continuous improvement in test coverage, automation, and QA processes.

Requirements
- Bachelor’s / Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- 8–12 years of QA experience, with at least 2+ years in a lead / mentorship role.
- Strong background in Manual Testing and Test Automation.
- Hands-on experience with Selenium, TestNG, JUnit, or similar frameworks.

- Solid knowledge of API Testing tools (Postman, Rest Assured, etc.).
- Proficiency in SQL / NoSQL databases for data validation.
- Familiarity with AI/ML product testing (model accuracy, performance, and integration) is a strong plus.
- Exposure to Linux / Unix environments.
- Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication.

Good to Have
- Knowledge of CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.).
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
- Understanding of performance testing and security testing.
- Prior experience in a product-based company.

Why Join Us?
- Be part of a cutting-edge AI/ML product company solving real-world problems.
- Opportunity to lead QA strategy and influence product quality end-to-end.
- Collaborative and innovation-driven work culture.
- Competitive compensation with growth opportunities.

About the Company:

Vehant Technologies is an Indian company that builds smart security and surveillance systems using artificial intelligence. It was founded in 2005 by Kapil Bardeja and Anoop Prabhu, along with professors from IIT Delhi, where it was originally incubated. The company started by creating under-vehicle scanning systems and launched its first product in 2008. In 2016, it was renamed from KritiKal SecureScan to Vehant Technologies. Today, the company offers a range of AI-based solutions for security screening, traffic monitoring, and smart cities. Its headquarters is in Noida, with manufacturing units in Greater Noida and Himachal Pradesh, and a regional office in the Netherlands. In January 2025, Vehant raised $9 million in funding from True North’s Private Credit Fund to expand its R&D and scale its global operations.

Website- https://www.vehant.com/