QA LEAD/Architect @ SIDGS Hyderabad

About Us:

SID Global Solutions is a premier AI-first digital transformation company, delivering intelligent full-stack solutions and services worldwide. We specialize in embedding AI across the enterprise to accelerate transformation, modernize technology, and unlock new revenue streams. Our core expertise spans AI-powered modernization, cloud and infrastructure solutions, application innovation, and advanced data analytics. As a leading Google Apigee implementation partner, we also bring you SAMi-Smart API Monetization Platform our flagship platform for API management. With a global footprint and 1000+ professionals, SID Global Solutions is committed to building a smarter, AI-driven future through innovation and impact.

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced QA Automation Senior Engineer / Lead with strong expertise in automation testing, API testing, and quality assurance processes. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in Selenium, Postman, and SOAP UI, along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. The candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing automated test scripts, ensuring high-quality software delivery, and mentoring junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks using Selenium.
• Develop and execute automated test scripts for web applications.
• Perform API testing using Postman and SOAP UI.
• Create and maintain test plans, test cases, and test scenarios.
• Identify, track, and report defects using defect management tools.
• Collaborate with Developers, Business Analysts, and Product teams to understand requirements and testing scope.
• Execute functional, regression, integration, and system testing.
• Analyze test results and provide detailed reports to stakeholders.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning and estimations.
• Ensure software quality standards and best practices are followed.
• Mentor junior QA team members and guide them on automation best practices.
• Work closely with DevOps/CI-CD teams for automated test execution integration.

Mandatory Skills

• Strong experience in Selenium WebDriver with Java/Python.
• Hands-on experience in API testing using Postman and SOAP UI.
• Good understanding of automation frameworks such as TestNG/JUnit.
• Experience in functional, regression, integration, and API testing.
• Knowledge of Agile and Scrum methodologies.
• Experience with defect tracking tools like JIRA, Bugzilla, or Azure DevOps.
• Strong SQL/database testing knowledge.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and automation integration.
• Excellent debugging and analytical skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Rest Assured or API automation frameworks.
• Exposure to Jenkins, Git, Maven, or Docker.
• Knowledge of performance testing tools like JMeter is an added advantage.
• Experience in cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GCP) is preferred.