Automation Architect

QualityKiosk Technologies · India

Automation Architect – Selenium & Java | Banking Domain

About QualityKiosk Technologies

QualityKiosk Technologies is a globally recognized leader in Quality Engineering and Digital Transformation, ranked among the world's largest independent QE firms. With 4,000+ professionals across 25+ countries, QualityKiosk partners with leading Banking, Financial Services, Insurance, Telecom, Retail, Government, and Global Enterprises to deliver world-class quality engineering and testing solutions.

We are currently hiring an experienced Automation Architect – Selenium & Java for our Banking Technology Practice based in Navi Mumbai .

Location- Navi Mumbai

Experience-12+ Years

Domain- Banking & Financial Services (BFSI)

Function- Automation Architecture, Framework Development & Quality Engineering

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Automation Architect with strong expertise in Selenium Automation, Java Framework Development, Test Automation Architecture, and Banking Domain Testing .

The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in designing and developing enterprise-scale automation frameworks from scratch, driving automation strategy, implementing CI/CD integrations, and enabling automation governance across large banking transformation programs.

This role requires a strong blend of technical architecture expertise, automation strategy, banking domain knowledge, stakeholder management, and leadership capabilities to drive end-to-end automation excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Automation Architecture & Framework Development

1. Design, develop, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks using Selenium and Java.
2. Define automation architecture standards, coding standards, and best practices.
3. Develop reusable automation components and utilities to improve productivity.
4. Drive framework enhancements to support enterprise banking applications.
5. Ensure framework scalability, maintainability, and execution efficiency.
6. Establish automation governance and quality assurance standards.

Automation Execution & Reporting

1. Define automation execution strategies across projects and programs.
2. Build and maintain automation reporting dashboards and execution frameworks.
3. Monitor automation coverage, execution status, and quality metrics.
4. Analyze automation results and provide actionable recommendations.
5. Ensure proper defect reporting and traceability mechanisms.

Test Data & Data-Driven Automation

1. Design and implement data-driven automation frameworks.
2. Develop Excel-driven and parameterized automation solutions.
3. Manage test data strategy and automation data repositories.
4. Improve automation reusability through centralized data management techniques.

CI/CD & DevOps Integration

1. Integrate automation suites with CI/CD pipelines.
2. Enable automated execution through Jenkins or similar DevOps tools.
3. Implement continuous testing practices across delivery lifecycles.
4. Improve deployment quality through automated validation mechanisms.
5. Collaborate with development and DevOps teams for automation adoption.

Stakeholder & Team Leadership

1. Work closely with delivery managers, architects, developers, and business stakeholders.
2. Provide technical leadership and guidance to automation teams.
3. Conduct framework reviews, code reviews, and architecture assessments.
4. Present automation strategy, progress, and governance reports to stakeholders.
5. Drive continuous improvement initiatives across testing programs.

Mandatory Skills (Must Have)

Automation & Technical Skills

• Strong hands-on experience in Selenium Automation with Java
• Expertise in developing Automation Frameworks from Scratch
• Experience in Test Automation Architecture Design
• Strong knowledge of Automation Execution Frameworks
• Experience with Automation Reporting Frameworks
• Hands-on experience in Excel-Driven / Data-Driven Automation
• CI/CD Integration and Continuous Testing Experience
• Strong understanding of Automation Design Patterns and Best Practices
• Experience in code reviews and framework governance

Banking Domain Experience

• Strong experience working in the Banking and Financial Services Domain
• Exposure to Core Banking, Lending, Payments, Digital Banking, or Transaction Banking projects
• Understanding of banking workflows, business processes, and regulatory requirements

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong stakeholder management capabilities
• Problem-solving and analytical mindset
• Technical mentoring and team leadership experience
• Ability to work in a fast-paced banking environment

Nice to Have Skills

• Experience in Finacle Core Banking
• Experience in Finacle Loan Management System (LMS)
• API Automation Testing Experience
• Knowledge of Performance Testing Concepts
• Exposure to Agile/Scrum Methodology
• Experience with Jenkins or similar CI/CD tools
• Exposure to Cloud-based Test Automation Solutions

Preferred Experience

• 8+ Years of Overall IT Experience
• Relevant experience as an Automation Architect or Lead Automation Engineer
• Experience leading enterprise automation initiatives
• Proven experience in Banking Domain Testing Programs

Preferred Banking Domain Expertise

Strong experience in one or more of the following:

• Core Banking
• Lending
• Loan Management Systems (LMS)
• Payments
• Digital Banking
• Internet Banking
• Mobile Banking
• Transaction Banking
• Corporate Banking
• Retail Banking

Required Skills

Automation Architecture

• Selenium Automation
• Java Programming
• Framework Design
• Framework Development
• Test Automation Strategy
• Automation Governance
• Data-Driven Testing
• Hybrid Framework Development

DevOps & CI/CD

• Jenkins
• Git
• CI/CD Pipelines
• Continuous Testing
• Build Management Tools
• Automation Execution Scheduling

Quality Engineering

• Test Planning
• Test Design
• Defect Management
• Automation Reporting
• Test Metrics & KPIs
• Quality Assurance Best Practices

Mandatory Screening Criteria

✔ 8+ Years Overall Experience

✔ Strong Selenium Automation Experience

✔ Strong Java Programming Skills

✔ Automation Framework Development from Scratch

✔ Automation Architecture Experience

✔ Automation Execution & Reporting Framework Knowledge

✔ Excel/Data-Driven Automation Experience

✔ CI/CD Integration Experience

✔ Banking Domain Experience

✔ Strong Communication & Stakeholder Management Skills

Ideal Candidate Profile

A highly accomplished Automation Architect with strong expertise in Selenium and Java Automation Framework Development , deep understanding of Automation Architecture , and proven experience delivering automation solutions within the Banking Domain . The candidate should possess strong leadership, technical consulting, framework design, and stakeholder management capabilities to drive enterprise automation transformation initiatives.

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Deepak Pednekar

Talent Acquisition (Leadership Hiring) | QualityKiosk Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

deepak.pednekar@qualitykiosk.com

+91 8850047469