Test Lead with selenium,Java

Test Lead / Senior QA Engineer Selenium, Java & Karate

Location: Phoenix, AZ
Work Setting: Onsite
Position Type: Contractor

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Test Lead / Senior QA Engineer with strong expertise in Selenium, Java, and API automation using the Karate framework. The ideal candidate will lead testing efforts, develop automation strategies, and ensure high-quality software delivery through robust test automation and testing practices.

Strong hands-on experience with the Karate framework for API automation is a mandatory requirement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead test planning, test design, and test execution for projects involving Selenium and Java.
• Develop and implement automated test scripts using Selenium and Java.
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks.
• Perform API automation using the Karate framework.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify testing requirements and align testing activities with project milestones.
• Perform root-cause analysis on testing defects and provide recommendations for resolution.
• Monitor and report testing progress, issues, risks, and quality metrics to project stakeholders.
• Integrate automation suites with CI/CD pipelines.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior QA team members.
• Apply Selenium, Java, and API automation best practices.
• Stay updated on industry trends, testing tools, technologies, and automation best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Java with solid understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts.
• Strong hands-on experience with Selenium automation testing.
• Strong hands-on experience in API automation using the Karate framework. This is a must-have requirement.
• Strong understanding of REST APIs.
• Experience with JSON/XML validation and authentication mechanisms.
• Experience designing and maintaining scalable automation frameworks, including:
  • Page Object Model (POM)
  • Hybrid frameworks
  • BDD frameworks
• Experience integrating automation suites with CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or GitHub Actions.
• Experience with Maven and/or Gradle.
• Strong knowledge of Git and version control.
• Good knowledge of SQL for backend validation.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Strong debugging and root-cause analysis skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience mentoring junior QA team members.

Technical Skills

• Selenium WebDriver
• Java
• Karate Framework
• API Automation
• REST APIs
• JSON/XML
• OOP
• POM
• BDD
• Hybrid Automation Frameworks
• CI/CD
• Jenkins
• Azure DevOps
• GitHub Actions
• Maven
• Gradle
• Git
• SQL
• Agile/Scrum

Certifications

• Selenium WebDriver Certification preferred
• Java SE Programmer Certification preferred

Primary Skills

• Selenium
• Java
• Karate Framework
• API Automation
• REST API Testing
• Test Automation Frameworks

Secondary Skills

• OOP
• POM / BDD / Hybrid Frameworks
• CI/CD
• Jenkins / Azure DevOps / GitHub Actions
• Maven / Gradle
• Git
• SQL
• JSON/XML Validation
• Debugging & Root Cause Analysis
• Agile/Scrum
• QA Mentoring