Test Lead / Test Architect

Automation Test Lead / Test Automation Architect

Role Summary :

We are seeking an experienced Automation Test Lead to lead the modernization, optimization, and governance of a mission-critical enterprise test automation framework supporting Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) systems within a highly regulated banking environment.

The successful candidate will drive automation architecture decisions, framework re-engineering, reporting modernization, CI/CD integration, observability enhancements, and structured knowledge transfer while working closely with Solution Architects, Product Owners, Development Teams, and Business Stakeholders.

Experience Required

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• 12-15+ years total IT experience
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• 8+ years in Test Automation
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• 5+ years leading enterprise automation programmes
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• Strong delivery experience in Banking, Payments, Financial Services or Capital Markets
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Key Responsibilities

Automation Strategy & Leadership

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• Define and implement enterprise automation roadmap
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• Lead modernization of automation frameworks
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• Drive automation governance and quality standards
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• Establish reusable automation architecture patterns
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• Define framework scalability standards
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Framework Modernization

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• Consolidate duplicated automation utilities
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• Create reusable Java-based frameworks
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• Implement feature-toggle execution architecture
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• Optimize automation execution performance
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• Design scalable test execution models supporting very large automation suites
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Technical Leadership

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• Provide technical guidance to SDETs and Automation Engineers
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• Conduct code reviews and architecture reviews
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• Support troubleshooting and defect resolution
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• Drive continuous improvement initiatives
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Reporting & Observability

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• Implement HTML and JSON reporting capabilities
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• Develop unified reporting dashboards
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• Improve automation observability and diagnostics
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• Introduce structured logging and correlation IDs
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Delivery Governance

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• Manage risks, dependencies, milestones and RAID activities
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• Communicate delivery progress to governance forums
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• Align delivery with Bank architecture standards
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• Ensure adherence to SDLC processes
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Knowledge Transfer

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• Create formal training plans
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• Deliver workshops and coaching sessions
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• Maintain framework documentation
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Upskill internal BAU teams throughout the engagement