At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and maintain automated test solutions for banking applications using Playwright and other tools.
- Company: Leading financial institution focused on digital transformation and quality assurance.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with a focus on mentorship and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team to enhance software quality and drive innovation in banking technology.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in software testing with strong automation skills and experience in regulated environments.
Purpose of the Role
The Test Automation Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust automated test solutions to ensure the quality, performance, and reliability of complex banking applications. The role supports digital transformation by embedding quality early in the SDLC through test automation, API & UI validation, TDD practices, and scaled agile delivery models. The position plays a critical role in reducing risk, improving release confidence, and enabling continuous delivery across enterprise platforms.
Basic / Essential Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in software testing and test automation,exp in Xpath
- Extensive experience in banking or regulated enterprise environments
- Strong understanding of automation frameworks and test design patterns
- Experience working with cross‑functional teams and distributed delivery models
Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities
- Design, implement, and maintain automated test frameworks for UI and API services
- Develop and execute automated test scripts using Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, and Cucumber
- Perform comprehensive API testing (REST services) including functional, contract, and regression testing
- Embed Test‑Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior‑Driven Development (BDD) practices within teams
- Collaborate with developers, product owners, and architects to validate requirements and acceptance criteria
- Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing
- Identify, log, track, and manage defects using JIRA, ensuring adherence to defect management processes
- Participate actively in scaled agile ceremonies (PI planning, sprint planning, retrospectives)
- Ensure compliance with quality, security, and regulatory standards
- Mentor junior automation engineers and contribute to automation best practices
- Drive test strategy, test coverage improvement, and quality metrics reporting
Technical Skills
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong expertise in API & UI test automation
- Hands‑on experience with: Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, Cucumber (BDD)
- Strong understanding of TDD principles and automation-first mindset
- Experience validating REST APIs, JSON payloads, and HTTP protocols.
- Knowledge of CI/CD tools and automated test execution pipelines
Agile & Process Skills
- Proven experience working in Scaled Agile frameworks (SAFe / enterprise agile)
- Proficient in JIRA and end‑to‑end defect lifecycle management
- Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, and quality gates
Experience Required
- 10+ years of experience in software testing with a strong focus on automation
- Minimum 5+ years hands‑on experience with API & UI automation
- Proven experience using Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, and Cucumber
- Strong exposure to TDD and BDD‑driven delivery
- Solid experience working in scaled agile environments
- Enterprise‑level experience with JIRA defect tracking and reporting.
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