Automation Testing Lead

## Automation Testing Lead Apply locations:
Hartford, CTtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
JR0031568
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** Role Summary
** We are seeking an
** Automation Test Lead
** to support the delivery of high-quality digital experiences across our retirement and wealth management platforms. This role is highly hands-on, focused on building and executing automated test solutions, improving test coverage, and partnering with engineering teams to ensure reliable, scalable releases.## ##
** Key Responsibilities**###
** Test Automation & Execution
*** Design, develop, and maintain
** automated test scripts
** for web, API, and (where applicable) mobile applications.
* Execute automated and manual tests across
** digital platforms
** including client portals, advisor tools, and transaction systems.
* Contribute to and enhance existing
** test automation frameworks**.
* Identify, document, and track defects, ensuring timely resolution.### ###
** Quality Engineering Practices
*** Support
** shift-left testing
** by engaging early in requirements and design discussions.
* Validate functionality, integration, and data accuracy across systems.
* Assist in building
** test data strategies
** and supporting test environments.###
** CI/CD & Tools
*** Integrate automated tests into
** CI/CD pipelines** (e.g., Jenkins, Git Hub Actions, Azure Dev Ops).
* Leverage tools such as:  + Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright (UI)  + Postman or Rest Assured (API)
* Contribute to improving
** test reporting and dashboards**.### ###
** Domain Support
*** Test workflows supporting:  + Retirement account servicing and transactions  + Wealth and financial planning tools  + Digital onboarding and account management
* Ensure adherence to
** data privacy and regulatory requirements**.### ###
** Collaboration
* ** Work closely with developers, product owners, and QA team members to clarify requirements and ensure quality outcomes.
* Participate in
** Agile ceremonies** (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives).## ##
** Qualifications**###
** Required
* ** 6+ years of experience in
** software testing**, with hands-on automation experience.
* Strong experience with
** test automation tools and scripting** (Java, JavaScript, or similar).
* Experience testing
** web applications and APIs**.
* Familiarity with
** Agile development environments**.
* Basic understanding of
** CI/CD processes**.### ###
** Preferred
* ** Experience in
** financial services, retirement, or wealth platforms**.
* Exposure to
** cloud-based applications and microservices architectures**.
* Familiarity with
** data validation, SQL and AI**.## ##
** Key Competencies
*** Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills
* Hands-on technical mindset
* Collaborative and team-oriented
* Eagerness to learn and adopt new tools and practices
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