Sr SDET Lead/Architect (qTest/Banking exp)

Title: Sr QA/SDET Lead Architect (qTest/Banking exp)             

Location: Remote

Duration: 6 Months Contract

Must Have

• API / Domain services testing
• Git
• Java
• JavaScript
• qTest or similar test tracking platform
• WebDriver IO or similar Test Automation

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Test Leadership & Strategy

• Proven experience leading manual and automation testing teams across multiple projects
• Expertise in test planning, estimation, scheduling, and resource allocation
• Strong knowledge of test strategy definition, risk-based testing, and release sign-off
• Hands-on involvement in test design reviews, defect triage, and stakeholder communication
• Experience mentoring and guiding team members on testing best practices and automation standards

Testing Methodologies

• Extensive experience working in Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, and continuous testing practices

Automation Testing Expertise

• Hands-on experience in test automation framework design, enhancement, and maintenance
• Web Automation Tools: WebdriverIO, Katalon Studio
• API Testing & Automation: Postman
• BDD Frameworks: Gherkin-based test development

Core Manual Testing Skills

• Expertise in functional, regression, system, integration, and UAT testing
• Strong skills in writing test scenarios, detailed test cases, and execution reports
• Excellent defect analysis, documentation, and root cause identification
• Ability to independently handle problem-solving and complex query-based testing scenarios

Programming & Scripting Languages

• Proficient in Java, JavaScript, Groovy, SQL, and Gherkin
• Ability to review, optimize, and standardize automation code across teams
• Experience building reusable and maintainable automation components

Database & Backend Testing

• Strong expertise in writing complex SQL queries for data validation and backend testing
• Hands-on experience with MySQL and Microsoft SQL Server
• Skilled in data integrity checks, joins, stored procedures, and reporting validations

CI/CD & Build Integration

• Experience integrating automation suites into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins
• Familiarity with Node.js for test execution and build automation

Version Control & Collaboration Tools

• Proficient in Git, Git Bash, and GitHub for source control and test artifact management

Test & Defect Management Tools

• Extensive experience with qTest and HP ALM for:
• Test case management
• Test execution tracking
• Defect lifecycle management

Security & Environment Management

• Experience using HashiCorp Vault for secret and credential management in testing environments

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proven ability to balance hands-on testing with leadership responsibilities