Job Description

Position Overview

We are seeking a

highly skilled and experienced Test Lead

to drive

quality assurance

and

test automation

across multiple enterprise-level projects.

This role focuses on

Service Virtualization

,

API Automation

,

Messaging Middleware

, and

Core Java

, while providing

technical leadership

and

team coordination

to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery across initiatives.

Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical Leadership

Design and implement

automated test frameworks

for API services using tools such as

RestAssured, Postman, or SoapUI

. Develop and maintain

virtualized services

using platforms like

CA DevTest, WireMock, or Parasoft

. Integrate testing with

messaging middleware

including

Kafka, ActiveMQ, and IBM MQ

. Write, maintain, and optimize

test scripts in Core Java

, ensuring modularity, reusability, and scalability. Ensure complete

traceability of test cases

to business and technical requirements.

Team Coordination & Leadership

Lead and coordinate

testing efforts across multiple projects and QA teams

. Assign tasks, monitor progress, and ensure

timely delivery

of testing milestones. Facilitate

daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives

for QA teams. Mentor and support

junior QA engineers

, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning. Collaborate with

development, business analysis, and project management

teams to align priorities. Manage

resource allocation

and resolve team-level dependencies or blockers. Enforce

consistent QA standards, documentation, and practices

across all teams.

Process & Quality Management

Drive

continuous improvement

in QA processes, tools, and methodologies. Participate in

defect triage meetings

, providing actionable insights and recommendations. Maintain clear

documentation and reporting

for test coverage, execution results, and defect metrics.

Required Skills & Experience

5+ years

of experience in

software testing

, with at least

2 years in a leadership or test lead role

. Proven hands-on expertise in

API automation

and

service virtualization

. Proficiency in

Core Java

, including OOP principles and test automation frameworks. Experience with

messaging systems

such as

Kafka, ActiveMQ, or IBM MQ

. Familiarity with

CI/CD tools

like

Jenkins, Git, and Azure DevOps

. Strong understanding of

SDLC, Agile methodologies

, and

QA best practices

. Demonstrated success in

team leadership, coordination, and stakeholder communication

.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree

in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. Certifications such as

ISTQB

,

SAFe Agile

, or

Certified Test Manager

. Experience in the

insurance

or

financial services

industry is an asset.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Experience:

software testing: 5 years (required) * test lead role: 2 years (required)