Automation Test Lead for Banking Project

Lead the automation testing efforts within our banking domain, working closely with development, QA, DevOps, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality, automated end‑to‑end and API test solutions across Java, Python, and Playwright.

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, reusable, and robust test automation frameworks.
• Strong expertise in Selenium WebDriver and Playwright for functional test automation.
• Proficiency with BDD frameworks such as Cucumber.
• Experience in API automation using tools like RestAssured, Postman, or similar.
• Exposure to mobile automation using Appium or equivalent tools.
• Ability to manage priorities and work independently or as part of a team
• Evaluate the existing framework ,recommend and implement best practices.
• Brainstorm on approach and strategy on any new requirements.
• Strong in Java and Python
• Develop, execute and maintain automated test scripts.
• Strong in Selenium and Playwright 
• Strong in communication and highlighting risk and challenges.
• Collaborate with developers, QA, and product teams to identify test cases suitable for automation.
• Stay up to date with emerging test automation trends and tools.
• Analyze test results and report bugs using tools like  Azure DevOps.
• Mentor team members and support skill development.

• Strong hands-on development in Java and Python, particularly within test frameworks .

• Expert in Playwright, ideally paired with Selenium experience 

• Deep exposure to API automation (RestAssured, Postman, SOAP/REST).

• Expertise in BDD/TDD methodologies and frameworks like Cucumber or Serenity

• Knowledge of database queries (SQL/PostgreSQL/Snowflake) and testing.

• Strong leadership, stakeholder communication, and project management skills.

• Banking/financial domain experience especially with digital banking applications

8-10+ years in software testing with 6+ years of practical automation experience, including 2–3 years in a leadership role