Senior Payments Test Automation Engineer (QA Lead)

Auto req ID
1652276BR

SR Number
DBS/DBS/

Designation
Contractor

No. of Positions
2

Job Description (Posting).

SDET Senior Technical Lead with API/Webservices Testing, Selenium

Job Summary

The Senior Test Lead in API/Webservices Testing, SDET, Selenium will be responsible for leading and overseeing the technical aspects of API and webservices testing projects. This role involves ensuring the quality and efficiency of testing processes, as well as providing technical guidance to the testing team.

(1.) Key Responsibilities

1. Lead and manage API and webservices testing projects from initiation to completion.
2. Develop and implement testing strategies, plans, and procedures for API testing.
3. Collaborate with cross functional teams to identify testing requirements and resolve technical issues.
4. Conduct automated testing using Selenium for web applications.
5. Analyze test results and provide recommendations for improvements.
6. Mentor and guide team members on technical best practices in testing.
7. Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in API and webservices testing methodologies.
8. Communicate effectively with stakeholders on project status and technical aspects of testing.

Skill Requirements

1. Strong experience in API testing and webservices testing.
2. Proficiency in using automation tools like Selenium for web application testing.
3. In-depth knowledge of SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test) methodologies.
4. Familiarity with programming languages such as Java, Python, or Ruby.
5. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
6. Strong attention to detail and accuracy in testing processes.
7. Ability to work in a fast paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
8. Good communication and leadership skills.

Certifications:
ISTQB Advanced Level Test Automation Engineer Certification is a plus.

Experience

7-12 Years

Skill (Primary)

Technical Skills (APPS)-Middleware-API Testing

Job Family

Testing / Validation

Other Requirement

5 days onsite mandatory.

Mandatory Skill

• Selenium
• Playwright
• Payment Domain experience

They will be part of the same project where they are migrating SWIFT messaging to ISO20022, and strong experience in testing payments applications is required.

Senior Payments Test Automation Engineer (QA Lead)

Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Payments Test Automation Engineer (8+ years of QA/Automation experience) to lead payments testing efforts within a major Payments Modernization program. This role is crucial for ensuring quality across a complex, multi-rail payments processing platform undergoing transformation from legacy Mainframe systems to a cloud-native, real-time payments ecosystem. The candidate will combine deep banking/payments domain knowledge with advanced test automation skills (Java, Selenium, Playwright), excellent communication abilities, and an innovative mindset to leverage emerging technologies like Generative AI in testing processes. The role is client-facing and requires working effectively in a global, distributed team setting (collaborating across onshore/offshore teams).

Key Responsibilities:

Test Strategy & Planning:
Develop and implement comprehensive test strategies and plans for end-to-end payments processing scenarios, covering multiple payment types (e.g., domestic wires, SWIFT cross-border payments, ISO 20022 messages, real-time and batch payments) to ensure no "room for error" in critical financial transaction workflows. Identify testing scope, requirements, and success criteria for each release.

Automation Framework Development:
Design and maintain robust, scalable test automation frameworks using Java-based tools and libraries. Leverage Selenium WebDriver, Playwright, and related frameworks to automate both UI and API testing. Ensure the framework supports functional, regression, and integration testing for a large-scale payments platform, enabling quick and reliable test execution.

Test Case Design & Execution:
Create and execute automated test cases and test scripts that validate complex payment flows, data transformations, and reporting functionalities. Achieve high coverage across varied payment types (wire transfers, SWIFT/ISO 20022 messages like pacs.008, pacs.009, pain.001, camt.056, domestic networks like Fedwire, CHIPS) and ensure accurate verification of payment processing, compliance (e.g. format validations, data mapping), and reporting outputs.

Required Skills & Experience:

Experience:
8+ years of professional experience in software test automation/QA, with a significant focus on banking or payments systems. Proven track record of leading QA/test automation efforts for complex, business-critical financial applications.

Payments Domain Expertise:
Strong knowledge of banking and payments processes, including wire transfers, cross-border payments (SWIFT MT/MX), ISO 20022 message standards, and real-time payment systems (e.g., RTGS, SEPA, Fedwire, CHIPS). Ability to design test cases around various payment types and regulatory scenarios (e.g., MT to MX message conversions, reconciliation, reporting validations).