Automation Test Lead – Service Virtualisation (Parasoft )

Responsibilities

Test Leadership & Strategy

Own and drive System Testing (SIT) and Integration Testing activities across applications and services

Define system test strategy, test plans, and test approach for complex integrations

Lead test execution, monitor progress, and ensure on‑time delivery of test milestones

Provide regular status updates, risk assessment, and quality metrics to stakeholders

Mentor and guide QA team members on best testing practices

API Testing & Debugging

Perform and oversee API testing (REST/SOAP) to validate functionality, data integrity, and error handling

Debug API failures by analyzing logs, payloads, and backend integrations

Validate complex system flows involving BFFs, adapters, and downstream services

Collaborate with developers to identify root causes and support defect resolution

Service Virtualization

Design and implement service virtualization / mocking to simulate dependent systems

Use tools such as Parasoft Service Virtualization, WireMock, or equivalent mocking tools

Enable early and independent testing by reducing environment and dependency constraints

Maintain and enhance virtual services for different test scenarios

Automation Testing

Lead and contribute to automation using Selenium WebDriver (UI testing)

Support API automation using tools such as Parasoft SOAtest, Karate, or similar frameworks

Review automation scripts, ensure reusability, and improve test coverage

Integrate automation suites with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions)

Manual / Functional Testing

Perform and oversee manual and functional testing where automation is not feasible

Design and review test cases, test scenarios, and test data

Conduct regression testing and support UAT cycles

Ensure adherence to quality standards and best practices

Additional Responsibilities

Opportunity to work on complex, large‑scale systems

High impact role influencing overall product quality

Exposure to modern testing practices including API automation and virtualization

Leadership pathway within QA and Engineering functions

Technical and Professional Requirements

Mandatory Skills

Strong experience in System Testing, Integration Testing, and Functional Testing

Hands‑on experience with API Testing (REST/SOAP)

Experience with service virtualization / mocking tools

(Parasoft preferred; WireMock or similar acceptable)

Automation experience using Selenium WebDriver

Strong understanding of test design techniques and defect management

Experience working in Agile / Scrum environments

Good to Have

API automation using Parasoft SOAtest / Karate

CI/CD integration experience (Jenkins, GitHub Actions)

Exposure to performance or non‑functional testing

Domain experience in Banking, Healthcare, Telecom, or Enterprise systems

🔹 Leadership & Soft Skills

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Ability to make quality‑driven decisions under tight timelines

Hands‑on mindset with leadership capability

Good analytical, debugging, and problem‑solving skills

Preferred Skills

• RestAssured
• Automated Testing – ALL
• Parasoft

Educational Requirements

Master Of Technology,Bachelor of Engineering