We are seeking a Test Automation Lead to manage and oversee the testing processes and team for our banking client. As a Test Automation Lead, you will be responsible for building and enhancing automation frameworks, collaborating with developers, and ensuring test coverage to maintain high-quality, scalable, and efficient software solutions. In addition to automation execution, the lead will oversee all automation-related responsibilities, ensuring quality and efficiency in testing processes. If you're passionate about mentoring and empowering a team, this role offers the perfect mix of leadership and hands-on technical work.
About Cognizant’s QEA Practice:
We are the largest Quality Assurance Practice Globally servicing 800+ Clients including 50+ clients in the Fortune 100. We bring industry-leading vision and expertise to help with the Quality Engineering transformation journey for our reputed clients. We provide Next Gen QA offerings like System Modernization assurance, Business Process Assurance, Quality Engineering, Cloud Platform Assurance, Customer Experience Assurance and Robotic Test Automation. We have been ranked #1 for Market Impact by Everest Group four times in a row and ranked #1 for completeness of vision, test advisory and Digital Business Assurance in Gartner Magic Quadrant!
In this role, you will:
- Design, implement, and execute comprehensive test strategies, test plans, and test cases to validate software functionality, performance, and scalability.
- Develop and implement comprehensive testing strategies and plans for , ensuring alignment with project timelines and business objectives.
- Define the test automation strategy and roadmap, aligning with business objectives and customer needs.
- Oversee test automation framework design, development, and implementation.
- Mentor Test automation engineers on good test automation and practices.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (developers, business analysts, and QA teams) to ensure seamless integration of automation testing.
- Provide guidance on CI/CD integration and automation execution within the software development lifecycle.
- Track and report automation progress, test coverage, and defect metrics, ensuring continuous improvement.
- Provide regular updates and reports on testing progress, results, and quality metrics to senior project manager and project team.
What you’ll need to succeed (required skills):
- Overall 10-15 years of experience in Quality Engineering and Assurance with at least 2 years in an automation lead role.
- 6+ years of hands-on experience in UI and API automation (using Java, Selenium, Rest Assured, TestNG, Cucumber, Gradle, Rest Assured, Karate etc.)
- Proficiency in programming languages like Java, Python, or JavaScript for automation scripting.
- Must have hands-on experience working with API testing and automation using tools like Postman, RestAssured, or Karate.
- Setup automation framework.
- Working experience on CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps) and version control tools (Git).
- Experience working with agile teams and scrum methodologies.
- Strong knowledge of test management tools (JIRA, TestRail, HP ALM, etc.).
- Should have experience working in Banking domain projects.
- Should be able to play lead role by coordinating onsite and offshore resources along with customer communications.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
What will help you stand out (preferred skills):
- Knowledge of other automation testing tools and frameworks.
- Software Quality Certification.
- Banking domain exposure.
At Cognizant, we're eager to meet people who believe in our mission and can make an impact in various ways. We strongly encourage you to apply even if you only meet the required skills listed. Consider what transferrable experience and skills make you a unique applicant and help us see how you'd be beneficial to this role.
Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
Working Arrangements:
We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in Ontario and/or Nova Scotia, where our hubs are located. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various well-being programs.
Note: The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
La Comunidad Cognizant:
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