Automation Test Lead (Banking - Contract)

Roles & Responsibilities

Experience: ~10–15 years (flexible based on depth in banking testing and automation)

Location/Travel: As per project need (may include client interaction, shifts/weekend support)

Role Summary

We are looking for a Automation Test Leader with strong core banking domain expertise and hands-on testing leadership across Agile and Waterfall deliveries. The role requires solid functional test ownership (planning, design, execution, defect management) along with working knowledge of test automation using Playwright / Selenium + Java and BDD/Cucumber. The candidate will lead end-to-end test cycles, drive quality outcomes, and collaborate closely with clients and stakeholders across onsite/offshore teams.

Key Responsibilities

1. Understand and analyse business requirements and functional specifications across core banking modules (Wealth Management) with strong exposure to Temenos T24 / Triple A+.

2. Own test planning and test design: create/maintain test scenarios, test cases (functional + interface), and ensure comprehensive coverage across SIT/UAT and regression cycles.

3. Lead Agile test execution (sprint-based testing, regression, end-to-end validation) and coordinate with cross-functional teams for timely delivery.

4. Drive defect management: log/triage defects, track to closure, minimize defect leakage, and provide quality reporting/metrics to stakeholders.

5. Collaborate with client stakeholders and internal teams to manage priorities, risks, dependencies, and release readiness.

6. Contribute to/guide automation efforts: review automation approach, identify candidates for automation, and work with teams leveraging Selenium (Java) frameworks.

7. Support estimation, status reporting, defect management, and stakeholder communication; contribute to proposals/presentations if needed.

Required Skills & Qualifications

1. Strong experience in Banking functional testing with proven test lead ownership (planning, design, execution, reporting).

2. Strong domain knowledge in Temenos T24 / Triple A+ Banking solutions and core banking modules (Wealth Management)

3. Working experience/exposure to test automation .

4. Test Automation using Selenium (Java) / Playwright frameworks.

5. Solid understanding of SDLC/STLC, Agile and Waterfall methodologies, and end-to-end test lifecycle.

6. Strong client interaction, communication, and stakeholder management skills; ability to work with distributed onsite/offshore teams.

7. Ability to work under pressure, manage deadlines, and adapt to project needs (including shifts/weekends when required).

Good to Have (Updated)

1. Experience contributing to automation strategy/roadmap or shift-left testing initiatives.

2. Exposure to AI and adoption of AI in testing activities.

Tell employers what skills you have

Liaising with cross functional teams
Proposal Writing
Design
Test Automation Framework
Planning
Quality Initiatives
Temenos T24
Development of Test Plans
Test Lifecycle
Co-Ordinate With Offshore Team
Test Automation
Work Under Pressure
Selenium
business testing
Regression
Java
Collaboration With Stakeholders
Test Automation Tools
Selenium Testing