SDET Test Lead

HCL Technologies Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

HCL Technologies Limited is seeking a Test Lead specialized in API and Webservices testing, SDET, and Selenium to lead a team of testers. The role involves crafting testing strategies, automating tests with Selenium, and guiding the team to ensure high-quality API/webservices and applications.

You will mentor juniors, collaborate with developers, and drive testing efforts across Agile ceremonies. Strong knowledge of SDLC, API testing tools, and CI/CD pipelines is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in API/webservices testing methodologies and tools.
• Proficiency in automation testing using Selenium.
• In-depth knowledge of SDLC and testing processes.
• Ability to lead and mentor a team of testers.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead API/webservices testing efforts within the project team.
• Develop and implement test strategies, test plans, and test cases for API/webservices.
• Automate test cases using Selenium and other relevant tools.
• Collaborate with developers to ensure code quality and application reliability.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior team members.
• Identify and troubleshoot issues in API/webservices functionality.
• Participate in agile ceremonies and provide testing status updates.

Skills

API testing

Selenium automation

SDLC knowledge

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

API tools

CI/CD

Tools

Postman

SoapUI

JMeter

Job description

As a Test Lead specializing in API/Webservices Testing, SDET, and Selenium, you will be responsible for leading and managing a team of testers to ensure the quality of API/Webservices and applications developed. Your primary objective will be to create and execute testing strategies, automate test cases using Selenium, and provide technical guidance to the team.

Key Responsibilities

1. 1. Lead and oversee the api/webservices testing efforts within the project team
2. 2. Develop and implement test strategies, test plans, and test cases for api/webservices
3. 3. Automate test cases using selenium and other relevant tools
4. 4. Collaborate with developers to ensure the quality of code and applications
5. 5. Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior team members
6. 6. Identify and troubleshoot issues in api/webservices functionality
7. 7. Participate in agile ceremonies and provide testing status updates

Skill Requirements

1. 1. Strong experience in api/webservices testing methodologies and tools
2. 2. Proficiency in automation testing using selenium
3. 3. In-depth knowledge of software development life cycle (sdlc) and testing processes
4. 4. Ability to lead and mentor a team of testers
5. 5. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
6. 6. Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
7. 7. Familiarity with tools like postman, soapui, jmeter for api testing
8. 8. Experience with ci/cd pipelines and version control systems

Other Requirements

1. 1.Relevant certifications in API testing, Selenium, or SDET would be a plus

At HCLTech, you'll supercharge your potential. You'll find your career. And you'll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first.

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 223,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending June 2026totaled $14.8billion.