Senior QA Automation Engineer (Java/Python -Selenium)

Project Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Onshore Test Lead to drive automation testing efforts for a high-performance, consumer-facing connectivity platform. This role is hands-on, with responsibility for test planning, automation scripting, execution, and mentoring a team of testers. The successful candidate will bring solid expertise in Selenium-based UI automation, API testing, and agile QA practices, and will work closely with developers, DevOps, and product teams to ensure the highest software quality standards.

Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day QA/test activities for automation projects across UI and backend services.

• Develop and maintain automated test suites using Selenium WebDriver and API testing tools such as Postman, RestAssured, or similar.

• Set up and manage test environments including Wi-Fi test beds, automation infrastructure, and network emulators.

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

• Set up and manage test environments including Wi-Fi test beds, automation infrastructure, and network emulators.

• Collaborate with development and product teams to understand requirements, define test scenarios, and ensure early validation.

• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and ensure consistent regression coverage.

• Review test scripts, ensure coding best practices, and mentor junior testers in automation.

• Track test progress, manage defects, and report quality metrics to stakeholders.

• Ensure test coverage for edge cases, performance, and system integration points.

• Frequent travel may be required.

Mandatory Skills Description:

• 5+ years of experience in software testing with a focus on automation.

• Strong proficiency in Selenium WebDriver, Java/Python, and API test tools (e.g., Postman, RestAssured).

• Experience in creating automation frameworks from scratch or enhancing existing ones.

• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI), version control (Git), and defect tracking tools (e.g., JIRA).

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Must be available to work full-time onsite in Houston, TX.

Nice-to-Have Skills Description:

• Experience in testing Wifi systems and any experience in Airline domain is a plus.

• Exposure to cloud testing environments (AWS, Azure) and containerized deployments (Docker, Kubernetes).

• Knowledge of performance testing tools like JMeter or LoadRunner.