**Role Summary**Key ResponsibilitiesTest Automation Strategy & Framework- Define and implement automation strategy for core banking projects (Signature Next, Temenos, Finacle, Flexcube, etc.).
- Design scalable, maintainable automation frameworks using Java with Selenium or Playwright.
- Integrate test automation with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI).
Automation Development- Build and maintain reusable test scripts for regression, functional, API, and integration testing.
- Ensure automation coverage across web, API, and batch processes.
- Develop utilities for data setup, validation, and results comparison (includingDB validation with SQL).
Test Management- Work with Business Analysts and Test Managers to define test strategy, test scenarios, and automation scope.
- Prioritize test cases for automation and ensure maximum ROI from automated testing.
- Ensure requirements traceability (RTM) and integrate automation results with test management tools (JIRA, ALM, qTest, Zephyr).
Team Leadership- Lead a team of automation engineers (onsite/offshore).
- Conduct code reviews, enforce coding standards, and provide mentorship.
- Drive best practices for automation, version control (Git), and defectmanagement.Integration with Core Banking- Automate E2E scenarios across core banking modules (CIF, Deposits, Lending, Payments, Teller, GL, EOD/BOD).
- Automate APIs, web UIs, and integration points with digital channels, CRM, AML, payments, and reporting.
- Automate regression packs for data migration validation (source vs. target).
Reporting & Quality Assurance- Define KPIs (automation coverage %, execution pass rate, defect leakage, execution time reduction).




- Provide dashboards and reports to stakeholders on test coverage, automation health, and quality metrics.Required Qualifications- Experience: 8-12 years in QA/testing with 4+ years in automation leadership.
- Core Tech Skills:○ Java (strong programming skills).
○ Selenium WebDriver & TestNG/JUnit OR Playwright withJava/TypeScript.
○ API testing (RestAssured, Postman, Playwright API, SOAP UI).
○ SQL for DB validation.
○ Git/GitHub/GitLab for source control.
○ CI/CD (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
- Test Management Tools: JIRA, Zephyr, ALM, or qTest.
- Delivery Models: Agile/Scrum/SAFe and hybrid waterfall-agile.
- Soft Skills: Strong stakeholder management, team leadership,communication, and problem-solving.Nice-to-Have- Banking domain certifications (CBAP, ISTQB Advanced Test Automation).
- Cloud testing exposure (AWS/Azure/GCP test pipelines).
- Performance testing (JMeter, Gatling).
- Knowledge of BDD frameworks (Cucumber, Serenity).
- Exposure to containerized test execution (Docker, Kubernetes).
Outcomes & KPIs- Automation Coverage: ≥ 70% of regression pack automated.
- Execution Speed: Regression execution time reduced by X%.
- Defect Leakage: ≤ Y% defects leaked into UAT/Production.
- Quality Metrics:



>95% pass rate in automated runs; improved releaseconfidence.
- Continuous Testing: Full integration with CI/CD pipelines with automatedexecution per release/sprint.Sample Job Posting (Paste-Ready)Title: Test Automation Lead - Core Banking Implementation (Java + Selenium/Playwright)Location: (City/Hybrid/Remote)Employment Type: Full-timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking a Test Automation Lead to drive automation strategy and execution for our Core Banking transformation program.You will lead a team of engineers, design automation frameworks in Java (Selenium/Playwright), and ensure quality delivery of retail and corporate banking modules.What You'll Do- Define automation frameworks and strategy for core banking projects.
- Lead development of test scripts for web, API, and batch validations.
- Integrate automation with CI/CD and test management tools.
- Collaborate with BAs, Dev, and QA teams to ensure end-to-end coverage.
- Mentor automation engineers and enforce coding best practices.What You'll Bring- 8-12 years in QA, 4+ years in automation leadership.
- Strong hands-on in Java, Selenium, Playwright, TestNG/JUnit, RestAssured.
- Core banking testing experience (Signature Next, Temenos, Flexcube, etc.).
- SQL, API automation, CI/CD, Git.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management.Nice to Have- Performance testing (JMeter, Gatling), BDD frameworks (Cucumber).
- Cloud test pipelines and containerized execution (Docker/K8s).
Success Measures- Increased automation coverage, faster regression cycles, reduced defect leakage, and improved release quality.Tipo de puesto: Tiempo completoLugar de trabajo: Empleo presencial

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