QA Lead - API Testing; Smartbear ReadyAPI

Position: QA Lead - API Testing (Smartbear ReadyAPI)
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Location This is an onsite role based in Richmond, VA.About the job you’re considering

We are seeking a highly skilled QA Lead specializing in API Testing using Smart Bear Ready

API to drive quality engineering initiatives across complex enterprise systems. This role requires strong leadership, hands-on automation expertise, and the ability to own end-to-end delivery within Agile environments.

You will lead API testing efforts, design automation strategies, and ensure high-quality delivery while mentoring teams and contributing to organizational best practices.

Your role Design and implement API test strategies aligned with Agile delivery and business requirements

Develop and execute automated API tests using Smart Bear Ready

API and Groovy scripting

Design and build automated test programs from user stories, requirements, and test strategies

Integrate automation suites with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins) and version control systems

Configure and schedule automated test runs for continuous quality validation

Perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) on defects identified across SIT, E2E, and integration cycles

Create clear, reproducible defect reports and collaborate with developers for resolution

Provide defect insights and inputs to improve product quality

Build and maintain automation artifacts including test data, stubs, harnesses, and configurations

Lead test execution, reporting, and quality governance across releases

Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams in Agile environments to ensure seamless delivery

Mentor team members and drive best practices in API testing and automation

Contribute to technical proposals and solutioning discussions

Your skills and experience

Strong experience in Software Development methodologies, Quality Assurance, and Testing concepts

Hands-on expertise in API Testing using Smart Bear Ready

APIExperience with Groovy scripting for Ready

API automation

Strong knowledge of:

REST / JSON services

HTMLSoftware testing methodologies in Agile Defect tracking tools (JIRA, ALM, etc.)Proven experience in test design, execution, and defect management lifecycle

Experience working with tracking/reporting tools such as Azure Dev Ops Hands -on experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins)
Experience in automation framework design and API validation workflows

The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is $73,150 - $174,000.Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting.

This range may be subject to change as permitted by law.

The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.

These may include, but are not limited to:
Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity.

It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation  addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.

Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include:

Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy:
Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on…