Automation Test Lead - Service Virtualization

Automation Test Lead - Service Virtualisation (Parasoft )

Mandatory Skills Strong experience in System Testing, Integration Testing, and Functional Testing Hands‑on experience with API Testing (REST/SOAP) Experience with service virtualization / mocking tools (Parasoft preferred; WireMock or similar acceptable) Automation experience using Selenium WebDriver Strong understanding of test design techniques and defect management Experience working in Agile / Scrum environments Good to Have API automation using Parasoft SOAtest / Karate CI/CD integration experience (Jenkins, GitHub Actions) Exposure to performance or non‑functional testing Domain experience in Banking, Healthcare, Telecom, or Enterprise systems 🔹 Leadership & Soft Skills Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to make quality‑driven decisions under tight timelines Hands‑on mindset with leadership capability Good analytical, debugging, and problem‑solving skills Opportunity to work on complex, large‑scale systems High impact role influencing overall product quality Exposure to modern testing practices including API automation and virtualization Leadership pathway within QA and Engineering functions Test Leadership & Strategy Own and drive System Testing (SIT) and Integration Testing activities across applications and services Define system test strategy, test plans, and test approach for complex integrations Lead test execution, monitor progress, and ensure on‑time delivery of test milestones Provide regular status updates, risk assessment, and quality metrics to stakeholders Mentor and guide QA team members on best testing practices API Testing & Debugging Perform and oversee API testing (REST/SOAP) to validate functionality, data integrity, and error handling Debug API failures by analyzing logs, payloads, and backend integrations Validate complex system flows involving BFFs, adapters, and downstream services Collaborate with developers to identify root causes and support defect resolution Service Virtualization Design and implement service virtualization / mocking to simulate dependent systems Use tools such as Parasoft Service Virtualization, WireMock, or equivalent mocking tools Enable early and independent testing by reducing environment and dependency constraints Maintain and enhance virtual services for different test scenarios Automation Testing Lead and contribute to automation using Selenium WebDriver (UI testing) Support API automation using tools such as Parasoft SOAtest, Karate, or similar frameworks Review automation scripts, ensure reusability, and improve test coverage Integrate automation suites with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions) Manual / Functional Testing Perform and oversee manual and functional testing where automation is not feasible Design and review test cases, test scenarios, and test data Conduct regression testing and support UAT cycles Ensure adherence to quality standards and best practices