Role & seniority: Onshore Test Lead (hands-on, senior QA/automation lead)

Stack/tools: Selenium WebDriver; Java/Python; API tools (Postman, RestAssured, ReadyAPI); CI/CD (Jenkins, GitLab CI); version control (Git); defect tracking (JIRA); test frameworks for Web/Mobile/Backend/APIs; familiarity with AWS/cloud, APM tools; SOA test automation concepts

Top 3 responsibilities

Lead day-to-day QA and automation efforts for UI and backend services; define test strategies, frameworks, and execution plans
Develop/maintain automated test suites; integrate tests into CI/CD; ensure regression coverage and edge-case validation
Mentor junior testers, review scripts, track defects, report quality metrics to stakeholders

Must-have skills

5+ years in software testing with automation focus
Proficiency in Selenium WebDriver, Java/Python; API testing with Postman/RestAssured
Build or enhance automation frameworks; CI/CD (Jenkins/GitLab CI); Git; JIRA
Agile experience; strong knowledge of Java and .NET web apps; API testing tools
Familiarity with automation across Web/Mobile/Desktop/Backend APIs/DB/MQ; cloud tech (AWS) a plus
Understanding of SOA test automation, test metrics, change/release management; excellent communication

Nice-to-haves

Experience with additional tools (AccelQ, SeeTest, ReadyAPI, UFT); Dynatrace or similar APM; Fiddler
Experience with performance testing and system integration points
Location & work type: Onshore;

Full Description

Project Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Onshore Test Lead to drive automation testing efforts for a high-performance, consumer-facing connectivity platform. This role is hands-on, with responsibility for test planning, automation scripting, execution, and mentoring a team of testers. The successful candidate will bring solid expertise in Selenium-based UI automation, API testing, and agile QA practices, and will work closely with developers, DevOps, and product teams to ensure the highest software quality standards.

Responsibilities

o Lead day-to-day QA/test activities for automation projects across UI and backend services. o Develop and maintain automated test suites using Selenium WebDriver and API testing tools such as Postman, RestAssured, or similar. o Define test strategies, automation frameworks, and execution plans aligned with project goals. o Collaborate with development and product teams to understand requirements, define test scenarios, and ensure early validation. o Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and ensure consistent regression coverage. o Review test scripts, ensure coding best practices, and mentor junior testers in automation. o Track test progress, manage defects, and report quality metrics to stakeholders. o Ensure test coverage for edge cases, performance, and system integration points.

Mandatory Skills Description

o 5+ years of experience in software testing with a focus on automation.
o Strong proficiency in Selenium WebDriver, Java/Python, and API test tools (e.g., Postman, RestAssured). Experience with testing RESTful data services and APIs
o Should be able to create automation frameworks from scratch or enhancing existing ones.
o Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI), version control (Git), and defect tracking tools (e.g., JIRA).
o Should have worked on agile methodology
o Good understanding of Java and .NET Web applications
o Knowledge of API testing using API testing tools like Postman or fiddler will be an advantage
o Proficiency in using automation framework like Web, Mobile, Desktop, Container, Backend APIs, DB, MQ, Cloud tech AWS or similar, AccelQ, Selenium, SeeTest or similar, ReadyAPI, UFT, AI tool, ADO/JIra, Dynatrace or similar APM tool
o Knowledge of SOA test automation framework, process, strategy
o Must be familiar with Test Metrics, Change and Release Management processes.
o Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Languages

English: C1 Advanced

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