Automation Tester, VP

Automation Tester, VP Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with a strong background in banking and financial services, coupled with expertise in leveraging AI for test automation. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our banking applications by designing, developing, and maintaining automated testing frameworks. This role requires a blend of technical proficiency, domain knowledge, and innovative thinking to drive efficiency and accuracy in testing processes.

• Design and implement robust, scalable, and maintainable test automation frameworks using AI-driven tools and technologies.
• Develop automated test scripts for functional, regression testing of banking applications.
• Identify the scope and end‑to‑end delivery of automation.
• Maintain automation framework and repository.
• Utilize AI and machine learning models to optimize test case generation, execution, and defect prediction.
• Implement AI‑based solutions for intelligent test data generation and anomaly detection.
• Apply knowledge of banking processes, regulations, and workflows to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Collaborate with business analysts and product owners to understand banking requirements and translate them into effective test strategies.
• Analyze requirements, develop test plans, design test cases, and ensure they meet specified standards and end‑user requirements.
• Ensure end‑to‑end quality of banking applications by identifying risks, creating test plans, and executing test cases.
• Perform test data requirement, analysis, test data creation and conditioning.
• Monitor and report on test coverage, defect metrics, and overall application quality.
• Serve as an SME and drive standards, compliance, strategic automation for development tools/frameworks to improve architecture.
• Work closely with development teams to integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to identify and resolve issues early in the development lifecycle.
• Stay updated with emerging AI technologies and testing tools to continuously enhance testing processes.
• Drive innovation by introducing new methodologies and tools to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, VB Script or JavaScript.
• Extensive experience with test automation tools like Selenium, Playwright or UFT.
• Proficient experience with tools such as ALM, JIRA, Zephyr, advanced Excel features.
• Experience in Oracle and SQL queries for test data mining, data generation & conditioning.

• Strong understanding of banking workflows, financial products, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience testing banking applications such as loan management systems, payment gateways, or risk management platforms.
• Experience in using mainframe for testing and automation.

• Experience in BDD/TDD, Cucumber framework development.
• Experience in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines with tools like Jenkins.
• Hands‑on experience in API testing tools like Postman or SOAPUI.
• Understanding of deep learning fundamentals, RAG and LLMs.
• Experience in API development and integration of models through APIs.

• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities to work effectively with cross‑functional teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience as an SDET or QA Automation Engineer, with at least 2 years in the banking domain.

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