# Manager SQA - I (Contractual)

> Pakistan Single Window · Karachi, Pakistan · Contract · Posted 2026-06-16

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Innovation & Special Projects

## Description

-   Define the comprehensive QA strategy (manual and automated) and lead a high-performing engineering team, fostering a culture of technical ownership, mentorship, and continuous improvement.
-   Architect, implement, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks to increase testing efficiency, coverage, and velocity across all product lines.
-   Collaborate with DevOps and Development teams to integrate automated testing seamlessly into CI/CD pipelines, supporting continuous testing and deployment.
-   Partner closely with Product Managers, Developers, and stakeholders to align testing activities with business requirements, project schedules, and release timelines.
-   Execute complex SQL queries for data reconciliation, conduct API load/performance testing, and validate security measures against vulnerabilities and OWASP standards.
-   Leverage AI tools and assisted practices within workflows to optimize test case generation, enhance defect analysis, and expand overall coverage.
-   Lead release planning, environment coordination, production deployments, smoke testing, and post release verification activities.
-   Support production incident workflows by driving Root Cause Analysis (RCA), managing defects, and tracking critical quality and performance metrics.

## Requirements

-   Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or IT, with 10–11+ years of SQA experience, including a proven track record in a leadership/team management role.
-   Deep expertise in Agile (Scrum/Kanban) environments, the full SDLC, and designing comprehensive manual and automated testing strategies, test plans, and release coordination protocols.
-   Hands-on experience designing and implementing scalable automation frameworks using tools like Selenium and TestNG, alongside cross-platform, cross-browser, and API testing (Postman, SoapUI).
-   Strong proficiency in relational databases with the ability to write complex SQL queries for deep backend data verification and troubleshooting.
-   Proven experience in load/performance testing of APIs and microservices using JMeter (or LoadRunner), combined with familiarity with OWASP Top 10 risks and security scanning tools (OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite).
-   Demonstrated hands-on exposure to integrating AI-assisted testing tools (e.g., Cursor, LLMs) into QA workflows to optimize regression efforts and defect prioritization.
-   Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to manage stress, meet tight deadlines, and effectively mentor, coach, and develop team members.

## Benefits

-   Competitive salary
-   Fuel Card
-   Health benefits
-   Professional development opportunities
-   Inclusive work culture & much more

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