Lead Test Automation Software Engineer

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As a Lead Test Automation Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within the Risk Technology youare an integral part of an agile team that works to enhance build and deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure stable and scalable way. As a core technical contributor you are responsible for testing critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of the firms business objectives.

Job responsibilities

• Design develop and maintain automated test frameworks for banking application user interfaces
• Build and execute robust UI and API acceptance tests in collaboration with engineers and stakeholders
• Analyze test results report defects and metrics and drive timely resolution with development teams
• Ensure comprehensive test coverage and traceability for all requirements
• Evaluate and recommend test automation frameworks and tools based on project needs
• Participate actively in Agile ceremonies and contribute to process improvements
• Maintain clear documentation for test cases scripts and results
• Mentor junior testers and provide technical guidance
• Utilize AI-powered coding assistants to enhance scripting efficiency
• Adds to team culture of diversity opportunity inclusion and respect

Required qualifications capabilities and skills

• Formal training or equivalent expertise working as a test automation engineer in complex environments
• Proven experience with UI automation tools such as Playwright Cypress or Selenium and BDD frameworks like Cucumber
• Proficiency in JavaScript TypeScript Python or Java for automation scripting
• Experience with API testing tools (Postman REST Assured) and SQL for data validation
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker) version control systems (Git) and development environments (IntelliJ IDEA or VS Code)
• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies and defect lifecycle
• Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment and collaborate in cross-functional Agile teams
• Excellent analytical problem-solving and communication skills
• Practical cloud native experience

• Experience with AWS cloud platform performance testing tools (JMeter LoadRunner Gatling) and CI/CD tools (Jenkins GitLab CI Azure DevOps)
• Familiarity with test management tools (Jira Xray TestRail) and accessibility testing tools (Axe Lighthouse)
• Experience in the banking or financial services domain and exposure to model-based testing tools (Conformiq)