Test Lead

Job Location: New York City, NY

Job Type: Contract

Job Overview:

Pay Range: $50hr - $55hr

Requirement/Must Have:

• Foundational knowledge of Selenium WebDriver.
• Understanding of XPath and CSS selectors.
• Knowledge of automation frameworks such as TestNG or JUnit.
• Basic programming knowledge in Java, Python, or JavaScript.
• Understanding of software QA fundamentals and automation testing concepts.
• Strong analytical and debugging skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Experience:

• Experience developing and executing Selenium automated test scripts preferred.
• Exposure to low-code automation tools such as Mabl, TestRigor, or Testim preferred.
• Experience with test management tools such as JIRA and TestRail preferred.
• Exposure to CI/CD tools including Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps preferred.
• Experience with API testing tools such as Postman or RestAssured preferred.
• Understanding of BrowserStack, Selenium Grid, or cloud-based execution platforms preferred.
• Exposure to AI-assisted testing and auto-healing automation concepts preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute automated test scripts using Selenium WebDriver.
• Support functional, regression, and smoke testing activities.
• Create and maintain low-code automated tests using modern testing platforms.
• Execute cross-browser test suites and validate frontend user journeys.
• Support development and maintenance of automation frameworks including POM, TestNG, and JUnit.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab, or Azure DevOps.
• Utilize cloud-based automation runners to execute and analyze test results.
• Analyze automation results, document defects, and prepare testing reports.
• Collaborate with developers and QA teams to improve test coverage and quality standards.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and testing strategy discussions.
• Support API testing and end-to-end validation workflows.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and modern testing approaches.

Should Have:

• Curiosity and willingness to learn emerging QA tools and technologies.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing project requirements and sprint cycles.
• Strong commitment to quality assurance and process improvement.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration mindset.
• Flexibility to support multiple environments and testing schedules.

Skills:

• Selenium WebDriver.
• Test Automation.
• XPath and CSS Selectors.
• TestNG.
• JUnit.
• Java.
• Python.
• JavaScript.
• Mabl.
• TestRigor.
• Testim.
• Jenkins.
• GitLab CI.
• Azure DevOps.
• JIRA.
• TestRail.
• Postman.
• RestAssured.
• BrowserStack.
• Selenium Grid.
• API Testing.
• Agile Methodologies.
• CI/CD Integration.

Qualification and Education:

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field preferred.
• Relevant QA automation certifications preferred.