Automation Test Lead

Inherent Technologies, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Inherent Technologies, Inc. in San Antonio, TX is seeking an Automation Test Lead to oversee end-to-end functional testing, Selenium, and test automation across software projects.

You will develop test strategies, write and review test plans, and mentor teams to deliver high-quality software products in a SAFe environment. Ideal candidates have 10+ years in QA, 5+ years leading offshore/onshore teams, strong Core Java, API testing, and CI/CD experience with Jenkins or Azure DevOps.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of Software Quality Assurance and Testing experience.
• 5+ years of experience leading QA teams in Agile/SAFe environments.
• Proven experience managing onsite and offshore QA teams.
• Strong experience in Functional, Automation, Integration, Regression, Performance, Security, and Accessibility testing.
• Hands-on experience with Selenium Automation using Core Java.
• Experience with API and Microservices testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end functional testing efforts for software projects.
• Develop test strategies, test plans, test cases, and execute test scripts.
• Coordinate with cross functional teams to ensure alignment on testing requirements.
• Conduct selenium automation testing to enhance test efficiency and coverage.
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Implement best practices for software testing and ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Mentor and guide team members on testing methodologies and tools.
• Collaborate with developers and product managers to resolve testing issues.

Skills

Functional testing

Selenium

Core Java

Performance testing

Security testing

Accessibility testing

Test automation

SAFe Agile

QA leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT/Engineering

Tools

Selenium WebDriver

TestNG

Cucumber/BDD

API Automation tools

JMeter/LoadRunner

CI/CD (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions)

Job description

Location: San Antonio, Texas***Onsite***

Duration: 1 Year

Job Summary The Test Lead will be responsible for overseeing End-to-end functional testing, selenium, and software testing activities such as writing and executing scripts, reviewing test cases, test results, documenting test plans and reports. The main objective is to ensure the quality and efficiency of testing processes to deliver high-quality software products.

Position: Automation Test Lead Location: San Antonio, Texas***Onsite*** Duration: 1 Year Job Summary The Test Lead will be responsible for overseeing End-to-end functional testing, selenium, and software testing activities such as writing and executing scripts, reviewing test cases, test results, documenting test plans and reports. The main objective is to ensure the quality and efficiency of testing processes to deliver high-quality software products.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end functional testing efforts for software projects.
• Develop test strategies, test plans, test cases, and execute test scripts.
• Coordinate with cross functional teams to ensure alignment on testing requirements.
• Conduct selenium automation testing to enhance test efficiency and coverage.
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Implement best practices for software testing and ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Mentor and guide team members on testing methodologies and tools.
• Collaborate with developers and product managers to resolve testing issues.

Skill Requirements

• Proven experience in end-to-end functional testing, selenium, and software testing.
• Strong knowledge of testing methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Proficiency in creating test cases, test scripts, and test reports.
• Ability to conduct automation testing using selenium for web applications.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal abilities to work effectively in a team environment.
• Attention to detail and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

Other Requirements

• ISTQB certification in software testing is preferred but not mandatory.

Experience level (Years) 8 + Must have skills Functional testing, Selenium, Core Java, Performance, security, accessibility testing

Preferred Skills

• Experience working in Property Insurance, or highly regulated environments, preferably with USAA or similar financial institutions.
• Strong understanding of SAFe Agile, Agile Scrum, and Program Increment (PI) delivery methodologies.
• Hands-on experience leading onsite and offshore QA teams in large-scale enterprise programs.
• Expertise in Functional, Automation, Integration, Regression, Performance, Security, Accessibility, and Production Validation Testing.
• Strong experience with Selenium WebDriver, Core Java, TestNG, Cucumber BDD, and API Automation.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and continuous testing using Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar tools.
• Experience with Performance Testing tools such as JMeter or LoadRunner.
• Familiarity with Security Testing concepts, standards, and vulnerability validation.
• Experience in Accessibility Testing on compliance requirements.
• Strong knowledge of test management and defect tracking tools such as JIRA, Azure DevOps, Quality Center, qTest, Experience validating Microservices, APIs, Cloud-native Applications, and Distributed Systems.
• Working knowledge of SQL, Database Testing, and Data Validation techniques.
• Experience with test data management, environment management, and service virtualization.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis skills.
• Ability to review business requirements, acceptance criteria, and drive testability discussions with Product Owners and stakeholders.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, presentation, and executive reporting skills.
• Experience creating and presenting QA dashboards, quality metrics, release readiness reports, and Go/No-Go recommendations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, risks, dependencies, and deliverables across concurrent releases.
• Strong focus on quality governance, compliance, audit readiness, and continuous process improvement.
• Professional certifications such as ISTQB, SAFe Agilist/Practitioner, Certified Scrum Master (CSM), or Agile Testing certifications are preferred.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure is a plus. Knowledge of Insurance domains such as Member Services, Claims, Policy Administration, Billing, Digital Channels, and Customer Experience platforms is highly desirable.
• Detailed Job Description Job Summary Customer is seeking an experienced and highly motivated QA Lead to lead end-to-end Quality Assurance activities across Program Increments (PIs) within a SAFe Agile environment.
• The QA Lead will be responsible for overall quality ownership, test strategy, governance, stakeholder management, offshore team coordination, release validation, and production support.
• This role requires a strong leader with expertise in Functional Testing, Test Automation, Performance Testing, Security Testing, Accessibility Testing, and Production Validation.
• The ideal candidate will serve as the primary quality champion, collaborating closely with Product Owners, Digital Product Owners (DPOs), Business Stakeholders, Development Teams, DevOps, and Offshore QA teams to ensure high-quality software delivery aligned with business objectives.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related discipline.

10+ years of Software Quality Assurance and Testing experience.

5+ years of experience leading QA teams in Agile/SAFe environments.

Proven experience managing onsite and offshore QA teams.

Strong experience in Functional, Automation, Integration, Regression, Performance, Security, and Accessibility testing.

Hands-on experience with Selenium Automation using Core Java.

Experience with API and Microservices testing.

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and leadership capabilities.

Experience working in Banking, Financial Services, Insurance, or other regulated industries.