Job Description: Automation QA Lead Engineer
Job Title : Automation QA Lead
Primary skills: P&C Insurance, API Testing with tools like postman and Automation
Location: US, Westcoast
Mode of work: Office
Experience : 7+ years (QA Automation Lead)
About the job
We are looking for a detail-oriented Automation QA Engineer with a strong background in API testing to join our fast-paced technology team. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts for our RESTful and/or SOAP APIs. You will work closely with cross-functional teams-developers, product managers, DevOps, and other QA engineers-to ensure our software meets the highest quality standards.
Know your team (" Legacy Rewired, Engineering the Future")
At ValueMomentum's Engineering Centre , we are a team of passionate engineers who thrive on tackling complex business challenges with innovative solutions while transforming the P&C insurance value chain. We achieve this through strong engineering foundation and continuously refining our processes, methodologies, tools, agile delivery teams, and core engineering archetypes. Our core expertise lies in six key areas: Cloud Engineering, Application Engineering, Data Engineering, Core Engineering, Quality Engineering, and Domain expertise.
Join a team that invests in your growth. Our Infinity Program empowers you to build your career with role-specific skill development leveraging immersive learning platforms. You'll have the opportunity to showcase your talents by contributing to impactful projects.
Responsibilities
Test Strategy & Planning

• Collaborate with product owners and development teams to understand business requirements and acceptance criteria for API-related features.
• Contribute to defining test strategies, including both manual and automated approaches, to effectively validate APIs.

Test Automation

• Design, develop, and maintain robust automation test suites for API testing using tools such as Postman, REST Assured, or similar.
• Build automated frameworks to streamline testing, reduce manual overhead, and ensure consistency.
• Integrate automated tests into Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.).

Test Execution & Reporting

• Execute manual and automated tests, analyze results, and identify root causes of defects.
• Track and report defects using bug-tracking tools like JIRA, ensuring defects are assigned to the correct teams and resolved in a timely manner.
• Provide clear and concise test results, metrics, and status updates to stakeholders.

Quality Assurance

• Participate in code reviews of test scripts and mentor team members on best practices for test automation.
• Work closely with the development team to ensure APIs are designed for testability and reliability.
• Continuously evaluate and recommend new tools or processes to improve test coverage, reliability, and speed.

Collaboration & Communication

• Collaborate with DevOps teams to ensure smooth integration of automated tests into build and deployment pipelines.
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, clarifying requirements and defect resolutions.

Requirements
Must Have:
Technical Skills :

• 7+ years of experience in Software Quality Assurance or Test Automation, particularly with API-focused testing.

• Solid background in designing and implementing automated frameworks for API testing (e.g., Postman, REST Assured, Karate, SoapUI, or similar tools).
• Familiarity with web technologies, RESTful/SOAP protocols, JSON/XML structures, and API design principles.

Leadership Skills:

• Proven experience leading a team of developers in an Agile environment.
• Strong ability to manage timelines, risks, and team performance.

Communication Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration with clients, stakeholders, and development teams.

Problem-Solving:
Ability to diagnose complex issues, propose innovative solutions, and implement them efficiently. Willingness to travel to client locations as needed for onsite meetings and workshops.
Flexibility to adapt to different time zones and stakeholder schedules.
Maintain strong client relationships and ensure project alignment with business objectives.
Good to Have:

• P&C Insurance knowledge

About ValueMomentum
As the largest standalone IT services company focused on insurance, we are uniquely positioned to be the partner of choice for insurance companies looking to transform their business and better serve their customers. Our deep understanding of the insurance industry, combined with our expertise in technology solutions, allows us to offer customized and effective strategies that help our clients stay ahead of the competition. At our company, we take pride in our ability to empower insurers and build a safer, more secure future for everyone.
Our culture - Our fuel
At ValueMomentum, we believe in making employees win by nurturing them from within, collaborating and looking out for each other.

• People first - We make employees win.
• Nurture leaders - We nurture from within.
• Enjoy wins - Celebrating wins and creating leaders.
• Collaboration - A culture of collaboration and people-centricity.
• Diversity - Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Fun - Help people have fun at work.

Company perks & benefits

• Compensation - Competitive compensation package comparable to the best in the industry.
• Career advancement - Career development, coaching and mentoring programs for professional and leadership skill development. Comprehensive training and certification programs.
• Performance Management : Goal setting, continuous feedback and year-end appraisal.
• Reward & Recognition for the extraordinary performers.
• Benefits: Comprehensive health benefits, wellness, and fitness programs. Paid time off and holidays.

About the Company:
Headquartered in New Jersey, US, ValueMomentum is the largest standalone provider of IT Services and Solutions to Insurers. Our industry focus, expertise in technology backed by R&D, and our customer-first approach uniquely position us to deliver the value we promise and drive momentum to our customers' initiatives. ValueMomentum is amongst the top 10 insurance-focused IT services firms in North America by number of customers. Leading Insurance firms trust ValueMomentum with their Digital, Data, Core, and IT Transformation initiatives.
ValueMomentum is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Benefits:
We at ValueMomentum offer you a congenial environment to work and grow in the company of experienced professionals. Some benefits that are available to you are:

• Competitive compensation package.
• Career Advancement: Individual Career Development, coaching and mentoring programs for professional and leadership skill development.
• Comprehensive training and certification programs.
• Performance Management: Goal Setting, continuous feedback and year-end appraisal. Reward & recognition for the extraordinary performers.