API Test Lead

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

SOAP APIs
Restful

Job Details

URGENT REQUIREMENT

Job Title: API Test Lead

Location: US - Atlanta area a bonus.

Employment Type: Contract

Experience Level: Senior (8+ Years)

Position Summary

We are seeking a seasoned API Test Lead with over a decade of hands-on experience in API testing and a strong track record of leading high-performing QA teams. This role demands deep technical expertise in designing and executing test strategies, building robust automated test frameworks, and driving quality assurance in Agile and DevOps environments.

Key Responsibilities

Lead API Testing Initiatives: Own the end-to-end testing lifecycle for RESTful and SOAP APIs, ensuring functional, performance, and security coverage.
Test Strategy & Planning: Design comprehensive test strategies and plans aligned with business goals and technical architecture.
Automation Framework Development: Architect and maintain scalable automated test frameworks using Selenium
Team Leadership: Mentor and manage QA engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
CI/CD Integration: Embed automated testing into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab, or Azure DevOps.
Agile Collaboration: Actively participate in Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and retrospectives to align QA efforts with development cycles.
Defect Management & Reporting: Analyze test results, track defects, and communicate quality metrics to stakeholders.

Required Skills & Qualifications

10+ years of experience in software testing, with a focus on API testing and automation.
Strong proficiency in scripting languages (Java, Python, JavaScript).
Expertise in Selenium
Hands on experience with API's and leading a team
Deep understanding of Agile, Scrum, and DevOps practices.
Experience with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, Gatling) is a plus.
Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Attributes

ISTQB or equivalent certification.
Experience in microservices architecture and containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).

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