Test Lead - Selenium & API

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:

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  Shift: Day shift

  
  


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  Schedule: Monday to Friday

  
  


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  Hours: Standard business

  
  


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  Setting: Hybrid (2 days onsite per week)

  
  

Responsibilities:

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

  
  


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

  
  


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

  
  


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

  
  


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

  
  

Qualifications:

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

  
  


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

  
  


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  Experience creating automation frameworks from scratch or enhancing existing frameworks

  
  


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

  
  


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  Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

  
  


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  Ability to work full-time onsite in Houston, TX

  
  

Desired Skills:

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

  
  


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

  
  


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  Knowledge of performance testing tools such as JMeter or LoadRunner