Job Title : Automation Test Manager Banking Domain
Location : Chennai (or specify location)
Experience : 10+ years
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Automation Test Manager to lead the automation testing practice for our banking technology initiatives. The role requires strong expertise in test automation frameworks, banking domain knowledge, and proven leadership in managing teams and large-scale test programs.
Key Responsibilities :
- Lead and manage automation testing projects across banking applications (Core Banking, Payments, Digital Channels, etc.).
- Design, develop, and implement automation test strategies using Java, Selenium, and mobile automation tools (Appium / others).
- Define test frameworks, standards, and best practices to ensure consistency and reusability.
- Oversee test planning, execution, defect tracking, and reporting.
- Collaborate with business, development, and project teams to align testing with business requirements.
- Manage and mentor automation testers, ensuring skill development and productivity.
- Drive continuous improvement in test automation coverage, efficiency, and CI / CD integration.
- Ensure compliance with banking regulations, quality standards, and governance frameworks.
Required Skills & Experience :
10+ years of experience in test automation, including at least 3+ years in a managerial / lead role.Strong hands-on expertise with Java, Selenium, and mobile automation frameworks.Experience with test management tools (e.g., JIRA, ALM, TestRail).Proven background in banking / financial services projects (Core Banking, Payments, Digital Banking, etc.).Strong understanding of SDLC / STLC, Agile, and DevOps environments.Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.Good to Have :
Experience with API automation (Rest Assured, Postman).Exposure to performance testing tools (JMeter, LoadRunner).Knowledge of CI / CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab).(ref : hirist.tech)