Test Automation Architect

Cognizant; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Automation Architect to drive automation initiatives in their securities division. The role involves designing test automation frameworks, mentoring QA teams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate should have expertise in various automation tools and a strong background in Asset and Wealth Management.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in automation tools and frameworks.
• Domain expertise in Asset and Wealth Management.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of test automation frameworks.
• Oversee development of automated test scripts for API and performance testing.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipeline.

Skills

Postman

Bootstrap

Azure

Spring MVC

Jenkins

Jmeter

Java

TestNG

Junit

Maven

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a Automation architect with hands on experience should be able to build automation strategy/framework and drive automation initiatives across the securities division. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Postman Bootstrap Azure Spring MVC Jenkins Jmeter Java TestNG Junit and Maven. This hybrid role requires a proactive individual to drive quality assurance and automation in our projects. The shift is day and no travel is required

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and implementation of test automation frameworks using Java TestNG and Junit to ensure high-quality software delivery.
• Oversee the development and execution of automated test scripts using Postman and Jmeter to validate API and performance testing.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the QA team to enhance their skills and ensure best practices are followed.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate automated tests into the CI/CD pipeline using Jenkins and Maven.
• Ensure comprehensive test coverage by developing and maintaining test cases for functional regression and performance testing.
• Utilize Azure for managing test environments and deploying applications for testing.
• Implement and maintain testing strategies for web applications using Bootstrap and Spring MVC.
• Conduct code reviews and provide feedback to improve code quality and adherence to standards.
• Monitor and analyze test results to identify and troubleshoot issues ensuring timely resolution.
• Work closely with product owners and stakeholders to understand requirements and define test strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement in testing processes and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices in software testing and quality assurance.
• Contribute to the overall success of the project by ensuring high-quality deliverables that meet business objectives.

Qualifications

• Must have strong experience in Postman Bootstrap Azure Spring MVC Jenkins Jmeter Java TestNG Junit and Maven.
• Must have domain expertise in Asset and Wealth Management.
• Should have excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Should possess strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Nice to have experience in hybrid work environments.
• Nice to have knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and test automation frameworks.
• Should be proactive and able to work independently as well as part of a team.