Job Description:
- Seeking a highly experienced Automation Test Lead / Architect to drive the design, implementation, and governance of test automation.
- 12+ years of experience in Software Testing, with 8+ years in Test Automation and 5+ years in leadership/architect roles.
- Require deep expertise in test automation frameworks, restricted secure environments (no internet access, no Maven/Gradle, only offline JAR-based frameworks), and banking/financial applications.
- Will lead automation strategy, mentor teams, ensure alignment with information security policies, and drive high-quality software delivery across retail and corporate banking channels.
- Define and implement scalable, reusable, and secure test automation frameworks using Java + Selenium WebDriver and offline dependencies (JAR-based).
- Proven expertise in Selenium WebDriver + Java (expert level) & Automation framework architecture (offline JAR-based, no Maven/Gradle).
- Should have experience in Web, Mobile (Appium), API/Microservice test automation & handling Shadow DOM elements in Selenium 4.
- Strong knowledge of CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Azure DevOps) in restricted environments & Database testing, SQL queries, and data validation.
- Should have experience in Test management & defect tracking tools (JIRA, HP ALM, Rally).
- Hands-on experience in banking/financial services, preferably in Islamic/Retail banking applications.
- Awareness of cybersecurity & information security practices in highly regulated environments.
- Apply domain knowledge in Islamic and retail banking products (accounts, payments, digital channels).
