API Test Lead (with some automation) local to Dallas
Looking for an experienced API Test Lead (with some automation) local to Dallas
Contract position.
API Test Lead Job Description
An API Test Lead oversees API testing strategies, automation frameworks, and team execution to ensure robust backend quality. This role demands technical expertise in API tools and leadership in agile environments.
Key Responsibilities
Design and execute API test plans, including schema validation, performance, and security testing for RESTful and GraphQL APIs .
Lead a small team (2-5 members) in developing automation scripts using tools like Postman, REST Assured, or Karate, while mentoring on best practices .
Define test strategies, estimate efforts, manage defects, and integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins or GitHub Actions .
Required Qualifications
5-9 years of QA experience, with 3+ years focused on API automation in scalable systems .
Strong programming skills in Java, Python, or JavaScript; proficiency in JSON/XML parsing, SQL, and frameworks like Cucumber or TestNG .
Familiarity with agile methodologies, BDD/TDD, and domain knowledge (e.g., banking, healthcare) is preferred .
Essential Skills
Hands-on with OOPS concepts, Maven/Gradle, and test management tools like JIRA or Xray .
Experience in regression testing, service virtualization, and E2E API scenarios .
Ability to handle IST shifts, work remotely, and join immediately .
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