Job Description

Job Title: Test Lead (Automation)

Experience Required: 10+ years in QA with 3+ years in Leadership


Key Responsibilities:


Lead and manage the automation testing team, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery. Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks using Selenium WebDriver with Java Collaborate with development, product, and DevOps teams to ensure comprehensive test coverage. Automate critical payment flows across SWIFT, SAMOS, CBPR+, SADC, and FX rails. Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI). Conduct code reviews and enforce best practices in automation. Analyze test results, identify issues, and provide detailed defect reports. Mentor junior QA engineers and promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement. Evaluate and implement new tools and technologies to enhance automation capabilities.

Required Skills & Qualifications:


Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field. 10+ years of experience in software testing, with at least 3 years in automation leadership. Prior experience in leading automation teams in banking/payment system projects. Understanding of TCS BaNCS Payments module and critical payment rails. Strong hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver, and Java Experience with TestNG/JUnit, Maven/Gradle, Git, and Jenkins. Solid understanding of REST APIs and experience with API testing tools (e.g., Postman, RestAssured). Familiarity with BDD frameworks like Cucumber is a plus. Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments. Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Desired


Exposure to AI-assisted development and testing tools such as: GitHub Copilot / Gemini Code Assist or similar tools for enhancing productivity and test coverage. * Familiarity with AI-driven test case generation, code reviews, or defect prediction tools is a plus.