Test Lead (Selenium and API Testing)

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Test Lead in Houston TX

Position Title: Test Lead (Selenium and API)

Location: Houston TX

Anticipated Start Date: 9/15/2025

Please note this is the target date and it is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 6 Months (contract position)

Job Type: (40 HOURS WEEKLY], [CONTRACT], [HYBRID]

Pay Range: $40.00/hr. to $42.00/hr. on W2

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Job Description:

• We are looking for a hands-on Onsite Test Lead to lead test planning, automation strategy, and execution for payment systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in test automation using Selenium and API testing tools, with proven experience in payment systems validation.

  Key Responsibilities:

• Should drive test strategy and execution for product releases.
• Define and implement automated test solutions using Selenium (for UI) and Postman/RestAssured (for API) frameworks.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts and pipelines for functional, regression, and performance testing.
• Develop and execute automated tests for RESTful and SOAP APIs.
• Expert in continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines by integrating test scripts into automated workflows.
• Analyze test results, troubleshoot failures, and drive resolution with cross-functional teams.
• Own test metrics, reporting, and quality dashboards.
• Ensure testing aligns with agile product development and CI/CD practices.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong hands-on experience in Selenium WebDriver, Java/Python, and API testing tools (e.g., Postman, RestAssured ). (Should be able to write and explain codes) in the interview.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Selenium WebDriver (Java, Python, or similar languages)
• Expert with testing RESTful data services and APIs
• Should have worked on agile methodology
• Experience with Jenkins, Git, and test result visualization tools, Dynatrace
• Excellent communication and team management skills.
• Must be available full-time onsite in Houston, TX and ready to travel 3 days minimum to office.

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

Keywords:

Selenium, Automation, API testing, Java, Python,

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 243377 when responding to this ad.