Principal Consultant- Test Automation Architect( Selenium, JAVA)

Job Summary
Automation Specialist and Automation Practice lead will play a critical role in driving and leading Solutioning and Delivery of QA and especially Test Automation opportunities and projects for the organization.
Position will be responsible for understanding customer situations challenges and automation needs and leading the solutioning as well delivery phases for key opportunities and projects
This position will design develop and optimize robust automation frameworks lead quality and performance testing initiatives and contribute expertise in Agile environments.
Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to accelerate QA cycles elevate product quality and support complex banking operations.

Qualifications & Mandatory Skills:

• Overall 10 -15 Years of exp and 57 years of proven automation experience with strong proficiency in Java Selenium TestNG (hybrid framework) and BDD.
• Solid understanding and hands-on expertise in Core Java (ability to code during interviews required).
• Demonstrated ability to independently architect and maintain automation frameworks.
• Working knowledge of Agile methodologies and the overall Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Familiarity with performance testing concepts and execution.
• Experience in Test strategy test estimation test planning text execution for complex QA programmes.
• Experience leading Test Automation projects.

Good-to-Have:

• Foundational knowledge of banking concepts and industry practices.
• Exposure to DevOps practices including CI/CD integration and maintenance.
• Experience working with version control systems particularly GIT.
• Practical knowledge of SQL for data validation or automation back-end integration.

Self-Assessment Questions

• Do I have at least 5 years of hands-on experience in Core Java with strong coding proficiency
• Have I worked extensively (at least 3 years) on automation projects using Selenium
• Am I proficient in designing and utilizing hybrid automation frameworks with TestNG
• Can I confidently explain and implement Agile methodologies within a quality engineering or automation context
• Have I independently built and maintained robust automation frameworks from the ground up
• Have you worked as Solution Architect

• Experience across all testing phases and in leading end-to-end QA and Test Engagements including SIT UAT End-to-end Testing Performance Testing Security with Test Automation experience in mission-critical programs.
• Driving customer conversations to understand customer requirements and needs work with customers to propose QA and test automation solutions estimation and sizing presentations and supporting delivery on key project phases
• Ability to lead a QA and Test Automation Practice Team and mentor a high-performance QA team across the organization.
• Design and build automation Suites / Framework from the ground up optimizing existing frameworks for scalability and ease of maintenance.
• Ability to implement AI/ML-based testing solutions.
• Tackle complex automation challenges across diverse technologies ensuring solutions are reliable and sustainable.
• Drive continuous improvements in automation efficiency through innovative technologies and advanced testing strategies.
• Lead training and knowledge-sharing activities to bridge skill gaps and mentor team members.
• Communicate test outcomes and insights effectively to stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Conduct root cause analysis of reported defects collaborating with engineering teams to resolve and validate fixes.
• Champion Agile methodologies and participate actively in platform operation models and POD structures.

Career Level - IC3