Senior Automation Test Lead

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Sep 27, 2024
Oct 22, 2025
Hybrid
Full-Time
9 Years
Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Automation Lead with a strong background in manual and automation testing. You will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products through effective testing strategies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the automation testing efforts for UI and API testing, ensuring comprehensive coverage and quality.
  • Collaborate within an Agile team to design, develop, and execute test plans and scripts.
  • Utilize test management tools like Jira for tracking and reporting testing progress and results.
  • Write and maintain automated test scripts using API testing frameworks such as Rest Assured and Karate.
  • Perform data extraction and verification by writing basic SQL queries.
  • Monitor and analyze application performance using tools like Splunk and Dynatrace.
  • Provide mentorship and guidance to team members on best testing practices.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve testing issues efficiently.

Qualifications

  1. Experience. 9+ years in Manual/Regression testing, UI, and API testing.
  2. Methodologies. Proficiency in Agile methodologies is mandatory.
  3. Tools. Experience with Jira for test management, and knowledge of GIT and Bitbucket for code repository.
  4. Technical Skills. Familiarity with API testing frameworks (Rest Assured, Karate) and performance monitoring tools (Splunk, Dynatrace).
  5. Database Knowledge. Ability to write basic SQL queries for data extraction and verification.
  6. Banking/Financial Knowledge. Experience in the banking or financial sector is a plus.
  7. Communication Skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Why Join Us?
At Virtusa, we foster a culture of innovation and collaboration. Join us to work on cutting-edge projects that drive digital transformation for our clients.