Test Lead
TechDoQuest • Lewisville, Texas, United States
Role & seniority: Lead/Head of Integration & Performance Testing (5+ years in testing; at least 2 years in a leadership role)
Stack/tools: API testing: Postman, SoapUI; performance testing: LoadRunner, JMeter, k6, Gatling, Grafana; cloud: AWS, Google Cloud Platform; data/infra: Confluent Kafka, on-prem SQL; automation: test frameworks; programming: Java, Python; CI/CD and DevOps practices
Top 3 responsibilities
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Lead integration testing across internal/external apps; design and execute API testing strategies for REST/SOAP
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Design test cases for integrations with AWS, GCP, Confluent Kafka, and on-prem SQL; plan/perform cloud-based performance tests
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Mentor test engineers; collaborate with DevOps/Dev/Product teams; report progress, risks, and issues to stakeholders
Must-have skills
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5+ years in integration and performance testing; 2+ years in leadership
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Deep API testing expertise (REST/SOAP) with Postman/SoapUI or equivalents
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Hands-on cloud testing on AWS and Google Cloud; familiarity with AWS components and Confluent Kafka
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Proficiency with performance tools (JMeter, k6, Gatling, Grafana); experience with test automation; Java/Python scripting
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Knowledge of CI/CD and DevOps practices; strong communication and problem-solving
Nice-to-haves
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Docker and Kubernetes experience
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Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect, ISTQB
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Experience with SaaS or cloud-native application testing
Full Description
Key Responsibilities Lead integration testing involving internal and external applications, ensuring seamless interaction and data flow. Develop and execute API testing strategies for RESTful and SOAP services using industry-standard tools. Design test cases to validate integrations with AWS and Google cloud services, Confluent Kafka, and On Prem SQL Servers. Collaborate with development, DevOps, and product teams to define integration points and performance benchmarks. Plan and perform performance testing on cloud-based applications leveraging AWS and Google Cloud components. Utilize performance testing tools (LoadRunner, Postman) for load, stress, and endurance testing. Analyze performance test results to identify bottlenecks and provide actionable recommendations. Ensure test environments replicate production architectures, including cloud infrastructure configurations. Mentor and lead test engineers on best practices in integration, API, and cloud performance testing. Report testing progress, risks, and issues to stakeholders clearly and timely.
Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. 5+ years of experience in integration and performance testing, with at least 2 years in a leadership role. Strong expertise in API testing (REST, SOAP) with tools such as Postman, SoapUI, or similar. Hands-on experience testing cloud solutions on AWS and Google Cloud Platform. Familiarity with AWS components, Confluent Kafka, GCP components. Proficient with performance testing tools like JMeter, k6, Gatling, Grafana Experience with test automation frameworks and scripting languages (Java, Python). Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. Automotive domain.
Preferred Skills Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes). Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect, ISTQB. Experience with SaaS or cloud-native application testing.
