Test Lead

Job Title:
Test Lead
Duration: 6 Months

Location:

Chicago, IL

Onsite role

Description:

Job Summary:
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, Dev Ops, and product teams to ensure the highest software quality standards.


Key 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 Web Driver and API testing tools such as Postman, Rest Assured, 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.


Required Qualifications:
o 5+ years of experience in software testing with a focus on automation.
o Strong proficiency in Selenium Web Driver, Java/Python, and API test tools (e.g., Postman, Rest Assured).

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, Git Lab 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, See Test 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.