Automation Testing Lead

ABOUT OUR COMPANY

Ameriprise India LLP has been providing client‑based financial solutions to help clients plan and achieve their financial objectives for 20 years. We are part of Ameriprise Financial Inc., a US financial planning company headquartered in Minneapolis with a global presence and diversified financial services leader with more than $1.5 trillion in assets under management, administration and advisement as of year‑end 2024. The firm’s focus areas include Asset Management and Advice, Retirement Planning and Insurance Protection. Be part of an inclusive, collaborative culture that rewards you for your contributions, and work with other talented individuals who share your passion for doing great work. You’ll also have plenty of opportunities to make your mark at the office and a difference in your community. So, if you're talented, driven and want to work for a strong, ethical company that cares, take the next step and create a career at Ameriprise India LLP.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced individual with fresh ideas having passion & great acumen for quality engineering. Working experience in Java and Java script, experience of test automation including selenium web driver or Playwright, Rest web services is must. Good working knowledge of testing processes and quality assurance life cycle in Waterfall and Agile environment is must. You must have good knowledge of database systems and should be able to write basic and complex queries and have idea of advanced T‑SQL concepts. You should be familiar with both Windows and UNIX environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Writing the automation scripts for UI applications, Web services, ETL. Find opportunity for test automation in various applications. Proactive maintenance of existing automation test scripts. Upgrade the regression test suite after every release. Collaborate with members of the team and contractors/vendors on bridge calls to root cause analysis and then retest the critical defects in an expeditious manner. Monitor and report issues and work with the required team/vendor for quick resolution. Send test status reports to the leadership. Should be able to manage deliverables. Should be open to learn new technologies/tools. Recommend, create and implement automation test scripts as and where required in existing or new applications. Document solutions for problems/defects based upon comprehensive and thoughtful analysis of business goals, objectives, requirements and existing technologies. Defect management: logging, prioritizing and retesting defects. Test management: write manual & automation test scripts after coordination with BSA and development teams.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or similar field; or equivalent work experience. 6‑8 years of relevant experience. 5+ years of strong experience in Automation using Selenium Webdriver, Playwright & Rest Assured. 5+ years of experience in Java Programming or Java script. Strong hands on in TestNG, Data and Keyword driven frameworks, Page Object Model. Strong knowledge of programming fundamentals & algorithms. UNIX Scripting. Working knowledge of GIT. Strong database and SQL experience. Demonstrate strong analytical, problem solving and debugging skills. Effective written and verbal communication skills.

IN‑OFFICE COLLABORATION

We are a client‑centric, relationship‑based business. Working together, in‑person, is foundational to how we achieve results. By fostering a culture of face‑to‑face collaboration, idea sharing, productivity and personal connection, we deliver for our stakeholders — clients, advisors, employees and shareholders. Our employees work in the office at least three (3) days per week, with flexibility to work from home two (2) days per week. Some roles may require additional in‑office time or different in‑office expectations, and specific requirements will be discussed during the hiring process.

EMPLOYMENT TYPE & TIMING

Full Time Timings: 2:00p–10:30p India Business Unit: AWMPO AWMP&S President’s Office Job Family Group: Technology

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Ameriprise India LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, military status, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.

ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

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