
Principal Test Automation Architect
$ 9,500 - $ 12,500 / month
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Key Responsibilities:
- Define enterprise-level test automation strategy, roadmap, and delivery frameworks for UI, API, Mobile, and Data Warehouse testing.
- Lead large cross-functional teams (50+ members) across multiple geographies to execute automation and functional testing in Agile environments.
- Collaborate with business, development, and QA stakeholders to deliver high-quality releases with 75%+ automation coverage.
- Architect and implement scalable automation frameworks using Selenium, UFT, Appium, JMeter, TestNG, and Cucumber.
- Drive DevOps integration for continuous testing pipelines using Jenkins and Git-based ecosystems.
- Deliver global QA solutions for core banking applications (Temenos, Flexcube, Finacle) and digital banking (web/mobile apps).
- Own the test management tool ecosystem, including tool evaluation, implementation (HP ALM/QC), and workflow automation.
- Serve as a senior escalation point for quality issues and drive resolution strategies with measurable KPIs (e.g., defect leakage <5%).
- Mentor QA leads and SDETs; design structured training and onboarding programs to build automation competencies.
- Ensure project-level metrics, reports, and stakeholder communication are maintained throughout delivery lifecycle.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- 20+ years in QA, test automation, and delivery leadership roles.
- Strong hands-on expertise in tools: Selenium, HP UFT, Appium, SOAP UI, Jenkins, Jira, TestNG, DB2, Teradata, SQL Developer.
- Extensive experience in Agile testing, in-sprint automation, and DevOps-based environments.
- Proven track record delivering solutions for Citi Bank, Metro Bank, RAK Bank, and other global financial institutions.
- Strong knowledge of banking and financial services domains, including core banking, fund transfers, and payments.
- Excellent stakeholder management and cross-cultural communication skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field (preferably Electrical & Electronics).
- Certifications in testing tools or Agile/DevOps frameworks are a plus.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define enterprise-level test automation strategy, roadmap, and delivery frameworks for UI, API, Mobile, and Data Warehouse testing.
- Lead large cross-functional teams (50+ members) across multiple geographies to execute automation and functional testing in Agile environments.
- Collaborate with business, development, and QA stakeholders to deliver high-quality releases with 75%+ automation coverage.
- Architect and implement scalable automation frameworks using Selenium, UFT, Appium, JMeter, TestNG, and Cucumber.
- Drive DevOps integration for continuous testing pipelines using Jenkins and Git-based ecosystems.
- Deliver global QA solutions for core banking applications (Temenos, Flexcube, Finacle) and digital banking (web/mobile apps).
- Own the test management tool ecosystem, including tool evaluation, implementation (HP ALM/QC), and workflow automation.
- Serve as a senior escalation point for quality issues and drive resolution strategies with measurable KPIs (e.g., defect leakage <5%).
- Mentor QA leads and SDETs; design structured training and onboarding programs to build automation competencies.
- Ensure project-level metrics, reports, and stakeholder communication are maintained throughout delivery lifecycle.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- 20+ years in QA, test automation, and delivery leadership roles.
- Strong hands-on expertise in tools: Selenium, HP UFT, Appium, SOAP UI, Jenkins, Jira, TestNG, DB2, Teradata, SQL Developer.
- Extensive experience in Agile testing, in-sprint automation, and DevOps-based environments.
- Proven track record delivering solutions for Citi Bank, Metro Bank, RAK Bank, and other global financial institutions.
- Strong knowledge of banking and financial services domains, including core banking, fund transfers, and payments.
- Excellent stakeholder management and cross-cultural communication skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field (preferably Electrical & Electronics).
- Certifications in testing tools or Agile/DevOps frameworks are a plus.