API Automation Test Lead

Valuelabs; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Valuelabs in Hyderabad is seeking an experienced Automation Lead with a strong API testing background to architect and lead a high-performance QA team. You will design modular automation frameworks for REST and SOAP services, integrate CI/CD with Jenkins and Git, and mentor engineers to raise quality and delivery speed.

Experience with RestAssured, Postman, SoapUI, and AI-driven testing techniques is highly desirable; leadership and strategic thinking are essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in API automation and proven expertise in REST/SOAP testing.
• Design and implement modular, maintainable automation frameworks for REST/SOAP services.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD integration with Jenkins, Git, and DevOps practices.
• Experience with WSDL, Swagger, RAML, JSON, and XML to validate service contracts and data flows.
• Proven ability to build custom utilities or automation tools that reduce manual work.
• Exposure to AI-driven automation techniques such as intelligent test generation or dynamic data creation.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and mentoring skills with a track record of leading QA teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and shape the automation roadmap for complex service-oriented architectures.
• Architect scalable automation solutions and tooling, including AI-driven approaches.
• Mentor and grow a high-performing QA team to improve efficiency and quality.
• Enable faster delivery through robust CI/CD integration and test automation.

Skills

API automation

REST/SOAP testing

Leadership / mentoring

CI/CD integration

Tools

RestAssured

Postman

SoapUI

Jenkins

Git

DevOps practices

WSDL

Swagger

RAML

JSON

XML

Job description

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Automation Lead with a strong foundation in API testing and automation framework design to lead and innovate in a high-performance QA environment. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and leadership capabilities to drive automation excellence across complex service-oriented architectures. This role requires a proactive problem solver who can not only execute but also architect solutionsboth technical and process-orientedto elevate the quality and speed of delivery. You will be responsible for shaping the automation roadmap, building intelligent tools using AI/ML, and guiding a team of QA professionals toward higher efficiency and innovation.

Key qualifications include: 8+ years of hands-on experience in API automation with proven expertise in RestAssured, Postman, and SoapUI. Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing modular, maintainable automation frameworks for REST/SOAP services. Strong understanding of CI/CD integration with Jenkins, Git, and DevOps practices. Experience in working with WSDL, Swagger, RAML, JSON, and XML to validate service contracts and data flows. Proven ability to build custom utilities or automation tools that solve real-world testing challenges and reduce manual work. Exposure to AI-driven automation techniques—such as intelligent test generation, dynamic test data creation, or self-healing test scripts is highly desirable. Excellent communication, collaboration, and mentoring skills with a track record of leading and growing QA teams. This is a strategic, hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives at the intersection of technology, innovation, and team development.