QA Technical Lead - API Automation

PTC Software (India) Private Limited; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

PTC Software (India) Private Limited in Pune is seeking an experienced QA Lead with 6+ years of hands-on testing to drive quality across multiple applications. The role emphasizes API test automation with SoapUI, performance testing with JMeter, and collaborative Agile delivery.

You will mentor QA team members, define testing strategies, coordinate with developers and product owners, and ensure timely delivery of testing milestones while upholding high quality standards.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in software testing and quality assurance.
• Strong expertise in API Test Automation using SoapUI.
• Hands-on experience in Performance Testing using JMeter.
• Solid understanding of API concepts (REST/SOAP), test data management, and defect/test management tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end QA activities including test planning, design, execution, defect management, and sign-off.
• Define and implement API test automation strategies using SoapUI.
• Design and execute performance and load testing using JMeter.
• Mentor and guide QA team members on best practices, tools, and frameworks.
• Collaborate closely with developers, product owners, and business stakeholders in an Agile environment.
• Participate actively in Agile ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Reviews, Retrospectives).
• Ensure timely delivery of testing milestones while maintaining quality standards.
• Drive continuous improvement in QA processes, tools, and metrics.
• Support integration and regression testing across multiple systems and platforms.

Skills

Software testing

API testing

Performance testing

Agile / Scrum

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT

Tools

SoapUI

JMeter

Job description

Our world is transforming, and PTC is leading the way.Our software brings the physical and digital worlds together, enabling companies to improve operations, create better products, and empower people in all aspects of their business. Our people make all the difference in our success. Today, we are a global team of nearly 7,000 and our main objective is to create opportunities for our team members to explore, learn, and grow – all while seeing their ideas come to life and celebrating the differences that make us who we are and the work we do possible. We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated QA Lead with 6+ years of hands‑on testing experience to lead quality assurance activities across multiple applications and projects. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in API test automation, performance testing, and a solid understanding of Agile delivery, along with excellent communication and collaboration skills. This role requires a proactive leader who is self‑driven, curious, and passionate about solving problems while ensuring high‑quality software delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end QA activities including test planning, test design, execution, defect management, and sign‑off
• Define and implement API test automation strategies using SoapUI
• Design and execute performance and load testing using JMeter
• Mentor and guide QA team members on best practices, tools, and frameworks
• Collaborate closely with developers, product owners, and business stakeholders in an Agile environment
• Participate actively in Agile ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Stand‑ups, Reviews, Retrospectives)
• Ensure timely delivery of testing milestones while maintaining quality standards
• Drive continuous improvement in QA processes, tools, and metrics
• Support integration and regression testing across multiple systems and platforms
• Provide clear testing status, risks, and quality metrics to stakeholders

Mandatory Technical Skills

• 6+ years of experience in software testing and quality assurance
• Strong expertise in API Test Automation using SoapUI
• Hands‑on experience in Performance Testing using JMeter
• Solid understanding of: API concepts (REST/SOAP) Test data management Defect tracking and test management tools
• Experience testing Web Applications

Good to Have (Preferred Skills)

• Exposure to automation frameworks and tools such as: Selenium Playwright Other modern automation tools/frameworks
• Experience working with complex enterprise applications such as: License Management systems Salesforce Other cloud‑based or SaaS applications
• Agile & Process Knowledge
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Experience working in fast‑paced Agile teams
• Ability to adapt testing strategies to Agile delivery models

Soft Skills & Behavioral Competencies

• Proactive and self‑driven, with a strong sense of ownership
• Highly motivated and passionate about quality
• Strong problem‑solving mindset
• Naturally curious and eager to learn new tools and technologies
• Highly collaborative, with the ability to work across teams
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to influence quality outcomes without authority

Education Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)

Life at PTC is about more than working with today’s most cutting‑edge technologies to transform the physical world. It’s about showing up as you are and working alongside some of today’s most talented industry leaders to transform the world around you. If you share our passion for problem‑solving through innovation, you’ll likely become just as passionate about the PTC experience as we are.

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