Test Lead

Akaasa Technologies

Chicago, IL, United States

2 months ago

Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Expert

Experience required

5 years minimum

Compensation

$120,000.0 - $200,000.0

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

careerjet.com

Tech stack

Testing (Software) Java (Programming Language) .NET Framework Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Agile Methodology Artificial Intelligence Amazon Web Services JIRA Automation of Tests Microsoft Azure Bug Tracking Systems Cloud Computing

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Job 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:

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

5+ years of experience in software testing with a focus on automation.
Strong proficiency in Selenium WebDriver, Java/Python, and API test tools (e.g., Postman, RestAssured).
Experience with testing RESTful data services and APIs
Should be able to create automation frameworks from scratch or enhancing existing ones.
Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI), version control (Git), and defect tracking tools (e.g., JIRA).
Should have worked on agile methodology
Good understanding of Java and .NET Web applications
Knowledge of API testing using API testing tools like Postman or fiddler will be an advantage
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
Knowledge of SOA test automation framework, process, strategy
Must be familiar with Test Metrics, Change and Release Management processes.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Must be available to work full-time onsite in Chicago, IL.