Lead Automation Engineer
Core
Lead Automation Engineer defining and owning comprehensive testing strategy for specific feature sets (payments, banking, onboarding) while acting as primary contributor for robust automated tests (API, UI, Mobile) and championing a 'Shift-Left' mindset.
Role type
Senior IC Lead Automation Engineer (QA/SDET)
Builds
Automated test suites (API, UI, Mobile) integrated into CI/CD pipelines for rapid, reliable deployment
Domain
Fintech / Financial Services
Required skills
C# or JavaScript/TypeScript, UI automation (Playwright, Cypress), API testing (REST Assured), CI/CD pipelines, Azure, Microservices testing, Security testing (OWASP ZAP), Performance testing, Test data strategy, Component testing, Service virtualization, Contract testing
Preferred skills
AI tools (Claude, GitHub Copilot), Coaching developers on automation best practices
Technologies
C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, Playwright, Cypress, REST Assured, Azure, Git, OWASP ZAP
Responsibilities
Define and own comprehensive testing strategy for domain; Design, develop, and maintain robust automated tests; Champion 'Shift-Left' mindset with Product Owners and Developers; Manage automation targets and use data-driven insights; Drive adoption of central automation frameworks and CI/CD processes; Coordinate complex technical testing including microservices, security, and performance testing; Coach and upskill developers and junior QA engineers on automation best practices
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities