Test Lead - API Automation

HEXAWARE•United States,

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled Test Lead with expertise in API automation to join our team. This role involves designing and maintaining test frameworks, building and validating API test suites, and leveraging AI tools to enhance automation efforts. You will also contribute to test strategy, mentor junior engineers, and drive quality throughout the software development lifecycle.

Requirements

Overall 7-10 years of QA automation experience.
Selenium experience.
Must have 3+ years in test automation with deep expertise in Playwright (JS/TypeScript).
Proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, and Python; strong in Node.js-based automation pipelines.
Hands-on experience with GitHub Copilot and Devin for AI-assisted automation script development.

Responsibilities

Design and maintain end-to-end UI test frameworks using Playwright with JavaScript/TypeScript.
Build and validate RESTful API test suites using Cucumber JS, HTTP requests, and tools like Postman or SoapUI.
Replicate UI flows on the REST layer using a Python-based framework to validate backend functionality.
Actively use GitHub Copilot and Devin to generate, optimize, and review automation scripts — accelerating coverage and reducing manual effort.
Author and maintain Devin Playbooks tailored specifically for Test Automation Developers and QE Engineers — covering script generation, framework scaffolding, test data setup, and common automation patterns.
Optimize and validate Devin-generated output — reviewing AI-produced scripts for correctness, maintainability, and alignment with team standards before integration.
Integrate and execute regression suites via Selenium Grid and Jenkins CI/CD pipelines.
Contribute to backlog grooming, sprint planning, and test strategy aligned with acceptance criteria.
Track defects, collaborate closely with developers on fixes, and drive quality throughout the SDLC.
Mentor junior automation engineers on both traditional and AI-augmented QE workflows.