Senior Test Lead
India
Job Description
Senior Test Lead
Bengaluru, Karnataka

Job Summary

To develop comprehensive test plans based on project requirements and objectives in collaboration with project stakeholders to define testing scope, goals, and deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

1. To participate in functional as well as technical discussions with the client /team to understand functional /design specifications ,highlight performance concerns, inconsistencies ,ensure the appropriate test environments and infrastructures are in place/kept upto date.
2. To Identify opportunities for process improvement in testing methodologies /tools and Implement best practices to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the testing process.
3. To oversee the creation and execution of automated test scripts ensuring consistency and alignment with quality standards to minimize exposure.
4. To develop/guide and mentor QA engineers in the use of the testing framework , enhancing their technical capabilities and increasing productivity.

Skill Requirements

Role: Backend/API Tester (XML Focus with Automation Exposure)
 
Overview
 
We are looking for a Backend/API Tester with strong mandatory skills in API testing and XML processing, along with exposure to API automation. The role involves validating API request/response flows and system integrations that primarily use XML-based data exchange in a backend (no UI) environment.
 
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Mandatory Skills
 
Strong understanding of API concepts (REST/SOAP, request/response validation, status codes, headers)

Hands-on experience in XML processing:

Parsing XML and using XPath

Validating complex, nested, and large XML structures

Experience with XSD/schema validation

Experience in backend/integration testing (black-box systems)

Ability to validate data correctness and business logic across systems

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Good to Have
 
Experience in API automation using .NET (C#) with RestSharp

Familiarity with Azure DevOps pipelines

Exposure to message queue / asynchronous system
 

Other Requirements

Role: Backend/API Tester (XML Focus with Automation Exposure)OverviewWe are looking for a Backend/API Tester with strong mandatory skills in API testing and XML processing, along with exposure to API automation. The role involves validating API request/response flows and system integrations that primarily use XML-based data exchange in a backend (no UI) environment.---Mandatory SkillsStrong understanding of API concepts (REST/SOAP, request/response validation, status codes, headers)
Hands-on experience in XML processing:
Parsing XML and using XPath
Validating complex, nested, and large XML structures
Experience with XSD/schema validation
Experience in backend/integration testing (black-box systems)
Ability to validate data correctness and business logic across systems
---Good to HaveExperience in API automation using .NET (C#) with RestSharp
Familiarity with Azure DevOps pipelines
Exposure to message queue / asynchronous system 

Information at a Glance

Why HCLTech?

At HCLTech, you'll supercharge your potential. You'll find your career. And you'll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first.

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 223,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending June 2026 totaled $14.8 billion.