Lead QA Engineer (Web Services - API Testing)

🌍 Remote, USA 🎯 Full-time 🕐 Posted Recently

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About the position

About this position:
Location: Charlotte, NC – 3 days in oƯice – 2 days remote
12+ month contract – possibility of extension

Conduct end-to-end testing across applications, APIs, and backend services to ensure business, functional, and technical requirements are met throughout the SDLC.
Execute manual and automated test scripts based on defined test strategies and plans.
Perform web services/API testing using any industry tool (Parasoft, GreenHat, SmartWare experience is a plus but not required).
Validate REST APIs, data flows, and integrations with backend systems.
Participate in production certification, executing automated and manual scripts to validate production health and identify post-release defects.
Collaborate closely with development, product, and oƯshore QA teams to clarify requirements, identify defects, and ensure quality standards.
Analyze logs (Splunk) and defect trends to proactively identify risks and issues.
Contribute to Agile ceremonies and ensure testing activities align with sprint goals.
Write high-quality test scripts, maintain automation suites, and ensure CI/CD integration where applicable.

5+ years of QA experience, including both manual and automation testing.
Strong experience testing REST APIs and web services.
Hands-on experience with Java, Selenium, and JavaScript for automation.
Strong understanding of STLC, testing methodologies, and Agile practices.
Ability to write and execute high-quality test cases and automation scripts.
Experience with cross-browser and cross-device UI validation.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills—must vocal, and collaborative as a lead onshore tester.
Ability to work with onshore teams and drive clarity in requirements and defects.
Experience with Splunk or similar log/monitoring tools.
Experience with defect management tools (JIRA, ALM, etc.).
Self-starter with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (strongly preferred).
Strong SQL skills for backend validation.
Experience in financial services or payments/merchant services.
Manual testing + strong Web Services/API testing
Automation experience (Java/Selenium/JavaScript)
Strong communication, assertiveness, and ability to think independently
Agile experience + Computer Science degree strongly preferred
Experience with Splunk or defect management tools