SDET Lead

TechDigital Group; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech consulting firm in North Carolina is seeking an experienced Test Lead specializing in API/Webservices Testing and Automation. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing a team of testers, developing testing strategies, and automating test cases using Selenium. Strong experience in API testing methodologies and tools, as well as excellent communication and leadership abilities, are essential. Relevant certifications in API testing or Selenium would be a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in API/Webservices testing methodologies and tools.
• Proficiency in automation testing using Selenium.
• Ability to lead and mentor a team of testers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the 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.

Skills

API/Webservices Testing

Automation Testing

Selenium

Team Leadership

Analytical Skills

Communication

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

Skill Requirements

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

Certifications

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