Lead Automation Engineer
Core
Lead Automation Engineer defining testing strategy and building robust automated tests (API, UI, Mobile) for fintech products to ensure quality and compliance.
Role type
Senior IC Lead Automation Engineer (QA/SDET)
Builds
Automated test suites, CI/CD quality gates, and custom testing helpers for financial systems.
Domain
Fintech / Banking
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
C# or JavaScript/TypeScript, API testing (REST Assured), UI testing (Playwright, Cypress), CI/CD integration, microservices testing, security testing (OWASP ZAP), performance testing, test data strategy, component testing, service virtualization, contract testing
Preferred skills
Azure, Git, AI tools (Claude, GitHub Copilot), coaching developers on automation best practices
Responsibilities
Define and own comprehensive testing strategy for specific domains; design, develop, and maintain robust automated tests; champion Shift-Left mindset with Product Owners and Developers; manage automation targets and use data-driven insights to predict high-risk areas; drive adoption of central automation frameworks and CI/CD processes; coordinate complex technical testing including security and performance; coach and upskill developers and junior QA engineers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
