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
