Lead Software Test Engineer – API & Automation

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Software Test Engineer to join our team. This critical role involves driving quality assurance for large-scale systems, leading API testing initiatives, and mentoring a team of engineers. You will work in an Agile environment, ensuring robust test automation and data validation processes to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Must Have

• Design and implement data validation tests based on business requirements within an Agile Software Delivery methodology.
• Perform risk assessments on identified defects and set appropriate priority and severity levels.
• Provide a holistic assessment of data quality for existing implementations and new feature development.
• Develop and enhance testing and defect remediation processes.
• Lead a team of Software Test Engineers focused on API testing activities.
• Mentor team members on Test Automation Standards and Unified Test Framework.
• Mentor team members on Application behavior and testing techniques.
• Mentor team members on Efficient testing strategies and scenario prioritization.
• Strong Java coding experience.
• End-to-end testing experience.
• 3+ years developing test automation scripts using object-oriented frameworks (TestNG, Java).
• 3+ years creating and executing tests using API testing frameworks (RestAssured).
• 3+ years of performance testing for high-scale backend systems.
• Good working knowledge of NoSQL databases (MongoDB, etc.).
• 2+ years leading engineers across onsite and offshore teams.
• Proven project leadership experience with minimal supervision.
• Ability to mentor team members on automation, coverage, and testing best practices.
• 2+ years of testing experience in Agile Software Development methodology.
• Experience with Test Management tools (TestRail required).

Good to Have

• Functional testing on Native Apps and OTT web platforms.
• Experience with OTT platforms.
• Familiarity with Agile management tools like Jira.

Specialist - Quality Engineering

Job Req Id: 1424961

Lead Software Test Engineer – API & Automation

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Software Test Engineer to join our team. This critical role involves driving quality assurance for large-scale systems, leading API testing initiatives, and mentoring a team of engineers. You will work in an Agile environment, ensuring robust test automation and data validation processes to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement data validation tests based on business requirements within an Agile Software Delivery methodology.
• Perform risk assessments on identified defects and set appropriate priority and severity levels.
• Provide a holistic assessment of data quality for existing implementations and new feature development.
• Develop and enhance testing and defect remediation processes.
• Lead a team of Software Test Engineers focused on API testing activities.
• Mentor team members on:
• Test Automation Standards and Unified Test Framework.
• Application behavior and testing techniques.
• Efficient testing strategies and scenario prioritization.

Required Skills & Experience

• Technical Expertise
• Strong Java coding experience.
• End-to-end testing experience.
• 3+ years developing test automation scripts using object-oriented frameworks (TestNG, Java).
• 3+ years creating and executing tests using API testing frameworks (RestAssured).
• 3+ years of performance testing for high-scale backend systems.
• Good working knowledge of NoSQL databases (MongoDB, etc.).
• Functional testing on Native Apps and OTT web platforms (a big plus).
• Leadership & Mentorship
• 2+ years leading engineers across onsite and offshore teams.
• Proven project leadership experience with minimal supervision.
• Ability to mentor team members on automation, coverage, and testing best practices.
• Agile & Tools
• 2+ years of testing experience in Agile Software Development methodology.
• Exposure to Agile management tools (Jira preferred).
• Experience with Test Management tools (TestRail required).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with OTT platforms.
• Familiarity with Agile management tools like Jira.

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