A tech services company is seeking a Test Lead in Houston, TX to oversee automation testing for a consumer-facing connectivity platform. This hybrid role combines hands-on Selenium and API test development with test planning, execution, and team leadership.

About the Opportunity:

Shift: Day shift

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Hours: Standard business

Setting: Hybrid (2 days onsite per week)

Responsibilities:

Lead day-to-day QA and testing activities for automation initiatives across UI and backend services

Develop and maintain automated test suites using Selenium WebDriver and API testing tools

Define test strategies, automation frameworks, and execution plans aligned with project goals

Collaborate with developers and product teams to define test scenarios, validate requirements, and improve coverage

Track test progress, manage defects, report quality metrics, and mentor junior testers on automation best practices

Qualifications:

5+ years of experience in Software Testing with a focus on Automation

Strong proficiency in Selenium WebDriver, Java or Python, and API Testing tools, such as Postman or RestAssured

Experience creating automation frameworks from scratch or enhancing existing frameworks

Familiarity with CI/CD tools, Version Control systems, and Defect Tracking tools

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Ability to work full-time onsite in Houston, TX

Desired Skills:

Experience testing Wi-Fi systems or working in the airline domain

Exposure to cloud testing environments such as AWS or Azure and containerized deployments such as Docker or Kubernetes

Knowledge of performance testing tools such as JMeter or LoadRunner

Test Lead - Selenium & API

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