Automation Test Lead

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Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IND
In-Office
Senior level
Information Technology • Consulting
The Role
Lead quality engineering for corporate banking platforms by developing test strategies, executing manual and automated UI/API tests, building Python automation with Robot Framework or pytest, and integrating Selenium or Playwright. Manage testing in Jira and Zephyr, report quality metrics, identify coverage gaps, collaborate in Agile teams, and support CI/CD, DevOps, AI-driven testing, and continuous process improvement.
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Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to join our Technology team, focusing on ensuring the highest quality standards for our US Corporate Banking platforms. As a QE, you will play a crucial role in developing and executing comprehensive test strategies while leveraging Python-based automation frameworks, DevOps practices, and emerging technologies to deliver exceptional quality in an Agile environment.

Key Responsibilities

Test Strategy & Execution

  • Develop critical test plans and strategies aligned with business requirements and technical specifications
  • Execute test scenarios and scripts for functional, system integration, and acceptance testing across multiple platforms
  • Define and document criteria for testing based on a solid understanding of business dynamics
  • Create, maintain, and execute both manual and automated test scripts for UI and API testing
  • Present test results following defined testing methodology and quality standards
  • Identify gaps in test coverage and implement strategies to address them

Automation & Technology

  • Design and implement test automation solutions using Python-based frameworks, specifically Robot Framework and/or pytest
  • Develop UI automation using Selenium/Playwright integrated within Python frameworks
  • Create maintainable, scalable Python automation code with proper design patterns
  • Manage test case organization and execution using Jira and Zephyr
  • Demo automation scripts and test results within the scrum team to ensure quality of test scenarios
  • Apply AI-driven testing approaches where appropriate to enhance efficiency

Agile Collaboration

  • Work collaboratively within Agile team structures and workstreams
  • Coordinate and communicate effectively across multiple cross-functional teams and internal application stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and quality alignment
  • Participate actively in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives
  • Support continuous improvement of testing processes and methodologies
  • Provide regular updates on testing progress and quality metrics to stakeholders

Required Qualifications (Must-Haves)

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in software testing and quality assurance
  • Strong proficiency in Python and Python-based test automation frameworks, particularly Robot Framework and/or pytest
  • Experience implementing UI automation using Selenium/Playwright within Python frameworks
  • Proficiency with test management tools, particularly Jira and Zephyr
  • Strong experience in both manual and automated testing methodologies
  • Experience creating and executing API test scripts
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong communication skills with ability to present technical information clearly

Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Haves)

  • Knowledge of US corporate banking and cash management systems, particularly:
    • Demand Deposit Accounts (DDA)
    • Liquidity management
    • Payment processing and systems
    • Virtual accounts
  • Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD integration
  • Hands-on experience with Generative AI applications in testing
  • Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps
  • Experience with non-functional testing tools (Locust, JMeter, LoadRunner)
  • Prior experience in Agile/Scrum environments
  • Banking or financial services industry experience
  • Business analysis experience in corporate banking environments


Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field
  • 5+ years of experience in software testing and quality assurance
  • Strong proficiency in Python and Python-based test automation frameworks, particularly Robot Framework and/or pytest
  • Experience implementing UI automation using Selenium and/or Playwright within Python frameworks
  • Proficiency with Jira and Zephyr test management tools
  • Strong experience with manual and automated testing methodologies
  • Experience creating and executing API test scripts
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong communication skills and ability to present technical information clearly
  • Knowledge of US corporate banking and cash management systems, including DDA, liquidity management, payment processing, and virtual accounts
  • Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD integration
  • Hands-on experience with generative AI applications in testing
  • Familiarity with GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps
  • Experience with Locust, JMeter, or LoadRunner
  • Prior experience in Agile/Scrum environments
  • Banking or financial services industry experience
  • Business analysis experience in corporate banking environments
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The Company
HQ: Toronto , ON
1,078 Employees
Year Founded: 1990

What We Do

Kumaran Systems is an IT Services Company with imprints in three countries. The past two decades has seen us provide our global clientele with high-end IT services that include migration support, system integration and infrastructure management solutions, providing one-stop-solution to all your IT demands. Our expertise and in-depth knowledge of businesses help us cater to a variety of industries. Our team strives to know your industry better, by observing current trends and the way it works, to tailor-make our solutions to your needs.With over 20 years of customer orientation, over 2000 engagements across Telecom, Education and Banking & Financial services spread across the globe, Kumaran stands as a key advisor to some of the largest Fortune 500 companies in their business driven technology enablement drive. Kumaran System's Customer Orientation is driven by a global delivery business model giving its customers to choose between an Onshore-Offshore mix. The delivery models enable multilevel touch points between the client, partner networks and Kumaran thereby enabling business driven customer sensitivity and agility. ENGAGE, EMERGE AND EXCEL Involving ourselves in a purposeful action, using our abilities to its maximum, helps us feel positive about ourselves. Such positivity gives raise to positive thinking and positive ideas. Ideas evolve into vision and set our aim! Our aspirations engage us with the incentive of sweet success! Every endeavor has its own pitfalls. Perseverance helps us emerge a successful entrepreneur after any deterrent. In our attempt to achieve our aim, we keep upgrading our knowledge and skill, to surface successful! A genius mind does not work to excel, but excels in work! We challenge ourselves with every next step! We change every deterrent to a stepping stone to success. We essentially, engage, emerge and excel

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