QA Testing Lead

Note: Applicants need to be local to Chicago, Illinois.

Type: 6+ Months contract with possible extension or hire.

Description:

Essential Functions:

• Provide major input to the definition of project scope, plans and deliverables including cost projections and proposed implementation dates.
• Work with Project / Programme Manager, help control project requirements, scope and change management issues.
• Work with others to assess, develop and propose new business and technical opportunities to leadership and/or the client.
• Leverage reusable components and industry frameworks, etc. in developing solutions.
• Work with the appropriate Client communities regarding the application of new technologies, tools, processes, standards and project management/system development methodologies.

Required Skills:

• 6-8 years of experience in software test automation.
• Experience with testing RESTful data services and APIs.
• Should worked on agile methodology before.
• Good understanding of Java and .NET Web applications.
• Need to be able to send a request/get a response for different protocols/technologies.
• Experience in Ready API testing will be preferred.
• Knowledge of API testing using API testing tools like Postman or fiddler will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of SOA test automation framework, process, strategy.
• Must be familiar with Test Metrics, Change and Release Management processes.
• Designing and writing automated test scripts using SOAPUI Pro or similar web services test tools.
• Tools experience, SOAP UI, Postman, TFS, Jira etc.,

Or:

• 6-8 years of experience in software test automation.
• Programming skills in Java, Python.
• 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.
• Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC).
• Agile & Waterfall Methodologies.
• Backend Testing (API, Mainframe, Middleware).
• Release Management Processes.
• Cloud Technologies.
• Support DevOps CICD implementation.
• Able to work with distributed global teams.

Education:

• Bachelor s degree in computer science or computer engineering.

About US Tech Solutions:

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit .

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.