Lead Salesforce QA

Full Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute API automation testing for Salesforce integrations and MuleSoft APIs.
• Design and implement automation frameworks using TestNG, Rest Assured, and Selenium.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts for regression, integration, and functional testing.
• Create and manage test strategies, test plans, and test cases aligned to project requirements.
• Perform API validation using tools such as Postman, REST Assured, and Karate.
• Work with the Anypoint Platform (Runtime Manager, Exchange, API Manager, Monitoring, Visualizer) for end-to-end API lifecycle validation.
• Integrate automation with DevOps pipelines (Jenkins / GitHub Actions).
• Use JIRA, Confluence, and TestRail for defect tracking, documentation, and reporting.
• Mentor junior QA engineers and enforce automation best practices.
• Collaborate with development, integration, and architecture teams to ensure high-quality deliverables.

Core Technical Requirements

Automation & API Testing Tools:

• Hands-on experience with TestNG, Rest Assured, Postman, and Karate.
• Strong understanding of Integration & API testing (EAPI/PAPI/SAPI).
• Proven Salesforce integration testing experience.

Programming Skills:

• Proficiency in Java (preferred), with working knowledge of Python / JavaScript / C#.

MuleSoft & API Experience:

• Strong understanding of API-led architecture, API specification, and MuleSoft Anypoint Platform.
• Experience using Anypoint Studio for validation and debugging.

Automation Frameworks:

• Knowledge of Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, TestNG, JUnit, and Cucumber/SpecFlow (BDD).

DevOps & Version Control:

• CI/CD integration with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.
• Proficiency with Git, Bitbucket, and branching strategies.

Database & Backend Testing:

• Solid SQL skills for data validation and backend verification.

Preferred Skills

• Exposure to Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure) and Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Understanding of Performance Testing (JMeter / Gatling).
• Awareness of API security testing principles and tools.

Soft Skills & Leadership Attributes

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work independently or in a collaborative global team environment.
• Experience leading test automation teams, mentoring engineers, and driving best practices.
• Proven experience creating structured QA documentation and reports.