QA Automation Lead

Virtusa•Alpharetta, GA

About The Position

This role involves designing, developing, and executing test cases for API (REST & SOAP) services, performing functional, integration, and regression testing. The lead will build and maintain automation frameworks using Rest Assured, utilize Postman for API validation, testing, and automation collection, and analyze logs and monitor application performance using Splunk and Dynatrace. Collaboration with developers, product managers, and DevOps teams is crucial to ensure quality delivery. The role also includes tracking and managing defects using JIRA, integrating test automation into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Harness, Maven), maintaining version control using Git, and participating in code reviews and continuous improvement of QA processes.

Requirements

Strong experience in API Testing (REST & SOAP)
Hands-on experience with Postman
Proficiency in automation using Rest Assured framework
Good understanding of build tools like Maven
Experience with version control systems like Git
Familiarity with monitoring/logging tools such as Splunk and Dynatrace
Experience with CI/CD tools like Harness
Knowledge of defect tracking tools like JIRA
Comfortable working with IDEs such as IntelliJ, Eclipse, or Visual Studio
Understanding of software testing methodologies and SDLC/STLC

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and execute test cases for API (REST & SOAP) services
Perform functional, integration, and regression testing
Build and maintain automation frameworks using Rest Assured
Use Postman for API validation, testing, and automation collection
Analyze logs and monitor application performance using Splunk and Dynatrace
Collaborate with developers, product managers, and DevOps teams to ensure quality delivery
Track and manage defects using JIRA
Integrate test automation into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Harness, Maven)
Maintain version control using Git
Participate in code reviews and continuous improvement of QA processes