Job Description
Job Title: Senior QA Automation Lead/Manager
Work Mode: Dallas, TX/Hybrid – Hybrid Model
Job Type : Full Time
Experience: 12+ Years
Summary:
Highly experienced QA professional with over 12 years of hands-on expertise in Software Testing, API Testing, and Automation. Proven track record in leading QA activities, managing offshore teams, and working directly with customers. Skilled in designing and implementing automation frameworks using Java and Selenium, with strong knowledge of CI/CD, DevOps practices, and API testing tools like Postman.
Key Responsibilities:
Act as an Individual Contributor for automation efforts and lead a 5-member offshore QA team.
Interface with customers and business stakeholders, representing the QA team in all scrum and planning calls.
Plan and manage test strategies, including manual, automation, functional, integration, and end-to-end testing.
Prepare detailed effort estimations for manual and automation testing tasks.
Define automation standards, best practices, and conduct feasibility analysis for test case automation.
Develop and maintain automation scripts using Java + Selenium, and execute API validations using Postman or similar platforms.
Set up and manage CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, including version control via Git.
Ensure thorough defect tracking and resolution, maintaining ownership from logging to closure using tools like JIRA.
Maintain traceability between requirements, test cases, and automation scripts.
Conduct root cause analysis in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Escalate risks and issues to the Program Manager/Product Owner proactively.
Document test evidence and ensure compliance with project quality standards.
Willingness to support extended hours or weekends as needed.
Technical Skills:
Languages/Frameworks: Java, Selenium
API Testing: Postman, REST APIs
CI/CD & DevOps Tools: Jenkins, Git, GitHub
Test Management: JIRA, Confluence
Version Control: Git
Methodologies: Agile/Scrum, SDLC, STLC
Responsibilities
- Act as an Individual Contributor for automation efforts and lead a 5-member offshore QA team
- Interface with customers and business stakeholders, representing the QA team in all scrum and planning calls
- Plan and manage test strategies, including manual, automation, functional, integration, and end-to-end testing
- Prepare detailed effort estimations for manual and automation testing tasks
- Define automation standards, best practices, and conduct feasibility analysis for test case automation
- Develop and maintain automation scripts using Java + Selenium, and execute API validations using Postman or similar platforms
- Set up and manage CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, including version control via Git
- Ensure thorough defect tracking and resolution, maintaining ownership from logging to closure using tools like JIRA
- Maintain traceability between requirements, test cases, and automation scripts
- Conduct root cause analysis in collaboration with cross-functional teams
- Escalate risks and issues to the Program Manager/Product Owner proactively
- Document test evidence and ensure compliance with project quality standards
- Willingness to support extended hours or weekends as needed
- Version Control: Git
Requirements
- Experience: 12+ Years
- Highly experienced QA professional with over 12 years of hands-on expertise in Software Testing, API Testing, and Automation
- Proven track record in leading QA activities, managing offshore teams, and working directly with customers
- Skilled in designing and implementing automation frameworks using Java and Selenium, with strong knowledge of CI/CD, DevOps practices, and API testing tools like Postman
- Languages/Frameworks: Java, Selenium
- API Testing: Postman, REST APIs
- Test Management: JIRA, Confluence
- Methodologies: Agile/Scrum, SDLC, STLC