QA Automation Lead

Tata Consultancy Services; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Parental Leave

401K Plan

Training Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Tata Consultancy Services in Charlotte, NC seeks an experienced API Automation Lead to drive end-to-end test automation using Postman, Rest Assured, Karate, Selenium, or similar frameworks. You will review scripts, shape automation strategies, and expand coverage across Agile releases with cross-team collaboration.

Strong API testing, SQL data validation, defect management, Jira reporting, and mentoring QA engineers are essential in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Minimum 10 years in API automation and QA leadership.
• Experience with Postman, Rest Assured, Selenium or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end API Test Automation initiatives using modern tools.
• Validate API payloads, authentication, integrations, and SQL data.
• Define automation strategy and reusable frameworks for Agile releases.
• Manage defects, test planning, Jira tracking, and stakeholder reporting.
• Mentor automation engineers and ensure quality across fast-paced sprints.

Skills

API Automation Lead

QA Leadership

SQL Testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Postman

Rest Assured

Selenium

Karate

SOAP

JIRA

Job description

Job Description

• Lead end-to-end API Test Automation initiatives using tools/frameworks such as Postman, Rest Assured, Karate, Selenium, or similar automation frameworks.
• Strong experience in testing APIs, validating request/response payloads, authentication mechanisms, integrations, and backend data using SQL.
• Ability to define automation strategy, develop reusable automation frameworks, review test scripts, and drive automation coverage across Agile releases.
• Hands-on experience with defect management, test planning, JIRA tracking, reporting, and stakeholder communication across business and technology teams.
• Proven leadership experience managing QA teams, mentoring automation engineers, estimating testing efforts, and ensuring quality deliverables in a fast-paced Agile environment.

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

Primary Skill: API Automation Lead

Preferred: API, JIRA , SOAP, Postman

Experience: Minimum 10 years

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end API Test Automation initiatives using tools/frameworks such as Postman, Rest Assured, Karate, Selenium, or similar automation frameworks.
• Strong experience in testing APIs, validating request/response payloads, authentication mechanisms, integrations, and backend data using SQL.
• Ability to define automation strategy, develop reusable automation frameworks, review test scripts, and drive automation coverage across Agile releases.
• Hands-on experience with defect management, test planning, JIRA tracking, reporting, and stakeholder communication across business and technology teams.
• Proven leadership experience managing QA teams, mentoring automation engineers, estimating testing efforts, and ensuring quality deliverables in a fast-paced Agile environment.

Generic Managerial Skills, If any

• Customer Management
• Reporting
• Defect Management

TCS Employee Benefits Summary

• Discretionary Annual Incentive.
• Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.
• Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.
• Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.
• Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.
• Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.
• Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.

Salary Range: $100,000 - $125,000 a year

Qualifications:

BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE