Senior SDET Lead: API & Web Services Testing

HCL Australia Services PTY. Limited; Australia; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sapsf is seeking a Senior SDET Test Lead to head API and Web services testing efforts. You will design strategies, mentor the team, and drive automated testing using Selenium for web applications.

Ideal candidates have strong API testing experience, SDET expertise, and hands-on coding in Java, Python, or Ruby, with excellent problem-solving and leadership skills to coordinate across cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Experience leading api and web services testing projects.
• Strong automation skills using Selenium for web apps.
• Solid knowledge of SDET methodologies.
• Proficiency in Java, Python, or Ruby.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage api and webservices testing projects from initiation to completion
• Develop and implement testing strategies, plans, and procedures for api testing
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to identify testing requirements and resolve technical issues
• Conduct automated testing using selenium for web applications
• Analyze test results and provide recommendations for improvements
• Mentor and guide team members on technical best practices in testing
• Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in api and webservices testing methodologies
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders on project status and technical aspects of testing

Skills

API testing

Web services testing

Automation testing

SDET methodologies

Java

Python

Ruby

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Communication

Tools

Selenium

Job description

Career Opportunities: SDET Senior Test Lead (165671)

Requisition ID165671-Posted09/24/2026

The Senior Test Lead in API/Webservices Testing, SDET, Selenium will be responsible for leading and overseeing the technical aspects of API and webservices testing projects. This role involves ensuring the quality and efficiency of testing processes, as well as providing technical guidance to the testing team.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead and manage api and webservices testing projects from initiation to completion
2. Develop and implement testing strategies, plans, and procedures for api testing
3. Collaborate with cross functional teams to identify testing requirements and resolve technical issues
4. Conduct automated testing using selenium for web applications
5. Analyze test results and provide recommendations for improvements
6. Mentor and guide team members on technical best practices in testing
7. Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in api and webservices testing methodologies
8. Communicate effectively with stakeholders on project status and technical aspects of testing

Skill Requirements

1. Strong experience in api testing and webservices testing
2. Proficiency in using automation tools like selenium for web application testing
3. In-depth knowledge of sdet (software development engineer in test) methodologies
4. Familiarity with programming languages such as java, python, or ruby
5. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
6. Strong attention to detail and accuracy in testing processes
7. Ability to work in a fast paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
8. Good communication and leadership skills

Other Requirements

1.ISTQB Advanced Level Test Automation Engineer Certification is a plus