Test Lead

Job Title / Role: Test Lead – Mobile, Web & In-Store ApplicationsKey Skills: Mobile Testing (iOS/Android), API Testing, Retail/E-commerce DomainExperience: 10+Location: Downtown San Francisco, CAShift: GeneralMode: On-siteWe at Coforge are seeking “Test Lead” with the following skill set:Role SummaryWe are is seeking a hands-on Test Lead to ensure the quality of mobile and web applications supporting in-store operations and customer shopping experiences. This role will lead testing and automation across fast-paced, phased releases while coordinating with on-site and offshore teams.ResponsibilitiesOwn end-to-end testing for iOS, Android, web, API, and in-store applications.Lead functional, integration, regression, exploratory, accessibility, and cross-platform testing.Build and maintain scalable Playwright automation using JavaScript or TypeScript.Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and improve test coverage.Use Claude AI and other AI tools to accelerate test design, automation, defect analysis, and documentation.Coordinate on-site and offshore QA teams to deliver sprint commitments, including test plans, test execution, automation, defect management, and status reporting.Track test dependencies, risks, blockers, and deliverables throughout each sprint.Lead defect triage and provide clear release-readiness recommendations.Validate shopping journeys and store workflows, including loyalty, checkout, inventory, fulfillment, clienteling, and associate tools.Partner with product, engineering, business, and store operations stakeholders.Mentor QA engineers while remaining hands-on with testing and automation.Required Qualifications7+ years of QA experience, including experience leading testing teams.Proven experience coordinating on-site and offshore QA teams in an Agile delivery model.Strong mobile testing experience across iOS and Android.Strong web, responsive, cross-browser, API, and integration testing experience.Hands-on expertise with Playwright and JavaScript or TypeScript.Experience with CI/CD, Git, test-management, and defect-tracking tools.Experience with Appium, accessibility, visual, performance, and device-cloud testing.Experience testing retail, e-commerce, payments, loyalty, inventory, fulfillment, point-of-sale, or in-store applications.Working knowledge of SQL and cloud platforms.Experience using Claude AI or similar generative-AI tools in QA workflows.Ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment with phased and parallel releases.Quick learner with strong analytical, prioritization, and troubleshooting skills.Polite, clear communicator who works effectively with business and technology stakeholders.