QA Automation Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Automation Framework Development:

Develop, enhance, and maintain robust automation test frameworks using Java and Selenium WebDriver.


Design reusable, scalable scripts for functional, regression, and end-to-end testing of banking and finance applications.

• Test Planning & Execution:

Collaborate with business analysts and developers to understand requirements and translate them into automated test cases.


Execute automated tests, analyze results, and report defects, ensuring high test coverage.

• Test Data Management & Environments:

Prepare and manage test data pertinent to banking transactions, customer data, and financial workflows.


Setup and maintain testing environments aligned with production-like settings.

• Regression & Continuous Testing:

Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing and rapid feedback cycles.


Execute & monitor automated suites within Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or similar tools.

• Defect Tracking & Collaboration:

Log, track, and communicate defects clearly using bug tracking tools like JIRA.


Work closely with development, QA, and business teams to resolve issues and improve test coverage.

• Documentation & Best Practices:

Document test scripts, strategies, and automation standards.


Continuously improve automation practices, tools, and frameworks.


Requirements:

• Proven experience in QA automation using Java and Selenium WebDriver.
• Extensive experience in testing financial, banking, or other regulated financial applications.
• Strong understanding of banking workflows, processes, and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of test management and CI/CD tools.
• Familiarity with database validation and SQL queries for backend testing.
• Experience with version control systems like Git.
• Basic understanding of security testing principles.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Certifications/Experience:

• ISTQB or equivalent testing certification.
• GenAI project experience is a plus.