Automation Test Lead - Salesforce
Sunnyvale, CA Austin, TX Hybrid
Contract Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled
Automation Test Lead with extensive experience in
Salesforce testing and automation. The ideal candidate will be a
Certified Salesforce Administrator with proficiency in
Selenium, Java, API Testing, and CI/CD pipeline integration. This role requires deep expertise in
Service Cloud, Sales Cloud, and Marketing Cloud, with a strong focus on test strategy, automation framework development, execution, and defect management.
Experience in the legal domain is a plus. Key Responsibilities: - Define and implement test automation strategies for Salesforce applications.
- Lead Salesforce testing across standard objects (Campaigns, Accounts, Contacts, Opportunities, Cases) and custom objects.
- Design and maintain automation frameworks for API and UI-based testing.
- Conduct automation testing utilizing Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, JUnit, Cucumber, and SoapUI.
- Integrate test automation into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Maven, and Ant.
- Execute data-driven, cross-browser, and parallel test execution using Selenium and TestNG.
- Validate data mapping and migration strategies using Salesforce Dataloader and Bulkloader tools.
- Perform API testing for RESTful/SOAP Web Services and establish backend testing frameworks using TestComplete and SoapUI.
- Operate within Agile ensuring efficient test case execution and defect management.
- Utilize defect tracking tools like JIRA for test management and bug resolution.
- Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and key stakeholders to define test requirements and drive software quality assurance.
Required Skills & Experience: - 8-10 years of experience in software testing, with at least 6+ years in Salesforce testing.
- 5+ years of experience in automation testing, including framework design and scripting.
- Strong expertise in Selenium WebDriver, Java, TestNG, JUnit, and Cucumber.
- Hands-on experience in Salesforce testing, covering Service Cloud, Sales Cloud, and Marketing Cloud.
- Proficiency in API Testing (RestAssured, Postman, SoapUI).
- Experience with CI/CD pipeline tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).
- Advanced knowledge of element locators, WebDriver methods, and automation scripting.
- Extensive experience in data-driven testing, cross-browser testing, and parallel execution.
- Expertise in test estimation, test strategy implementation, and defect lifecycle management.
- Familiarity with tools like QuerySurge is an advantage.
Preferred Qualifications: - Certified Salesforce Administrator or equivalent Salesforce certifications.
- Experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter or LoadRunner.
- Exposure to SOA testing and backend automation.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and leadership skills.
- Legal domain knowledge is desirable.
Diverse Lynx LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive due consideration for employment without any discrimination. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence and their proven capability to perform the functions outlined in the corresponding role. We promote and support a diverse workforce across all levels in the company.