Responsibilities
As a QA Automation Lead, you will take part in setting up automation tooling and processes and scaling the QA team for a large Australia-based client.
Test Automation for various business areas across various applications in Capital Markets space
Building and maintenance of automated test cases including templates, reusable test step blocks and classes. Creating executions and link them to requirements.
Using client toolset in line with the Clients governance and guidance to guarantee reusability and smooth integration.
Creating and maintaining test data mocking system
Generation of Synthetic test data
Conducting workshops with Business Stakeholders to clarify requirements and define test scenarios
Defining the best method for implementing test automation (API, PDF Comparison and/or GUI testing, etc.)
Test case design in methodological way
Automation of test cases
Troubleshooting with automation test scripts
Scheduling and monitoring execution of automated test cases in Releases and/or Sprints
Exploratory testing
Proactively socialise and evangelise test automation best practices, act as a main accelerator of process improvements
Communication with the various stakeholders at all levels
Communicate the test progress with accurate reporting on a periodic basis (daily, weekly or as per phasing) to appropriate stakeholders
Skills
Must have
University degree or equivalent in Finance, Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline
Domain knowledge in Capital Markets, strong preference on trading platforms and post-trade
At least 6 years of relevant professional experience
Hands-on experience in test automation with Selenium and Robot
In-depth knowledge of Test concepts and methodology
Have an understanding of industry different delivery methods such as Waterfall, Agile/Scrum, Iterative Waterfall, and ETL
Good JIRA knowledge
Strong analytical skills and end-to-end view as well as strategic thinking and time management
Ability to work successfully, both in a team and independently as well as stress resistant and able to perform in a fast-changing environment
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a good command of written and spoken English
Experience in executing and supporting all test phases, defect tracking and issue closures
Proactive, self starter, autonomous & highly organised
Nice to have