Automation Test Lead (Banking - Contract)

Experience: ~10–15 years (flexible based on depth in banking testing and automation)  Location/Travel: As per project need (may include client interaction, shifts/weekend support)  Role Summary  We are looking for a Automation Test Leader with strong core banking domain expertise and hands-on testing leadership across Agile and Waterfall deliveries. The role requires solid functional test ownership (planning, design, execution, defect management) along with working knowledge of test automation using Playwright  / Selenium + Java and BDD/Cucumber. The candidate will lead end-to-end test cycles, drive quality outcomes, and collaborate closely with clients and stakeholders across onsite/offshore teams.   Key Responsibilities  Understand and analyse business requirements and functional specifications across core banking  modules (Wealth Management)  with strong exposure to Temenos T24 / Triple A+.  

Own test planning and test design: create/maintain test scenarios, test cases (functional + interface), and ensure comprehensive coverage across SIT/UAT and regression cycles.  

Lead Agile test execution (sprint-based testing, regression, end-to-end validation) and coordinate with cross-functional teams for timely delivery.  

Drive defect management: log/triage defects, track to closure, minimize defect leakage, and provide quality reporting/metrics to stakeholders.  

Collaborate with client stakeholders and internal teams to manage priorities, risks, dependencies, and release readiness. 

Contribute to/guide automation efforts: review automation approach, identify candidates for automation, and work with teams leveraging Selenium (Java) frameworks. 

Support estimation, status reporting, defect management, and stakeholder communication; contribute to proposals/presentations if needed.  

Required Skills & Qualifications  Strong experience in Banking functional testing with proven test lead ownership (planning, design, execution, reporting).  

Strong domain knowledge in Temenos T24 / Triple A+ Banking solutions and core banking modules (Wealth Management) 

Working experience/exposure to test automation . 

Test Automation using Selenium (Java) / Playwright frameworks.  

Solid understanding of SDLC/STLC, Agile and Waterfall methodologies, and end-to-end test lifecycle.  

Strong client interaction, communication, and stakeholder management skills; ability to work with distributed onsite/offshore teams.  

Ability to work under pressure, manage deadlines, and adapt to project needs (including shifts/weekends when required).  

Good to Have (Updated)  Experience contributing to automation strategy/roadmap or shift-left testing initiatives.  

Exposure to AI and adoption of AI in testing activities.