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

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

Key Responsibilities

Automation Strategy & Leadership

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

Framework Modernization

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

Technical Leadership

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

Reporting & Observability

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

Delivery Governance

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

Knowledge Transfer

• Create formal training plans
• Deliver workshops and coaching sessions
• Maintain framework documentation

Upskill internal BAU teams throughout the engagement