Automation Test Lead (Banking - Contract)

3 CUBED BUSINESS CONSULTING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

3 CUBED BUSINESS CONSULTING PTE. LTD. is seeking an Automation Test Leader with extensive experience in core banking testing and hands-on leadership across Agile and Waterfall deliveries.

You will own test planning, design, and end-to-end validation while guiding automation using Selenium with Java and Playwright, and collaborating with onsite/offshore teams. The role requires strong stakeholder management and the ability to coordinate across client engagements, often involving shifts and

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Banking functional testing with proven test lead ownership (planning, design, execution, reporting).
• Strong domain knowledge in Temenos T24 / Triple A+ Banking solutions and core banking modules (Wealth Management).
• Working experience/exposure to test automation.
• Test Automation using Selenium (Java) / Playwright frameworks.
• Solid understanding of SDLC/STLC, Agile and Waterfall methodologies, and end-to-end test lifecycle.
• Strong client interaction, communication, and stakeholder management skills; ability to work with distributed onsite/offshore teams.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage deadlines, and adapt to project needs (including shifts/weekends when required).

Responsibilities

• Understand and analyse business requirements and functional specifications across core banking modules (Wealth Management) with strong exposure to Temenos T24 / Triple A+.
• Own test planning and test design: create/maintain test scenarios, test cases (functional + interface), and ensure comprehensive coverage across SIT/UAT and regression cycles.
• Lead Agile test execution (sprint-based testing, regression, end-to-end validation) and coordinate with cross-functional teams for timely delivery.
• Drive defect management: log/triage defects, track to closure, minimize defect leakage, and provide quality reporting/metrics to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with client stakeholders and internal teams to manage priorities, risks, dependencies, and release readiness.
• Contribute to/guide automation efforts: review automation approach, identify candidates for automation, and work with teams leveraging Selenium (Java) frameworks.
• Support estimation, status reporting, defect management, and stakeholder communication; contribute to proposals/presentations if needed.

Skills

Banking functional testing

Test leadership

Agile and Waterfall

Client interaction

SIT/UAT

Tools

Selenium (Java)

Playwright

Job description

Experience: ~10-15 years (flexible based on depth in banking testing and automation)

Location/Travel: As per project need (may include client interaction, shifts/weekend support)

Role Summary

We are looking for a Automation Test Leader with strong core banking domain expertise and hands-on testing leadership across Agile and Waterfall deliveries. The role requires solid functional test ownership (planning, design, execution, defect management) along with working knowledge of test automation using Playwright / Selenium + Java and BDD/Cucumber. The candidate will lead end-to-end test cycles, drive quality outcomes, and collaborate closely with clients and stakeholders across onsite/offshore teams.

Key Responsibilities

1. Understand and analyse business requirements and functional specifications across core banking modules (Wealth Management) with strong exposure to Temenos T24 / Triple A+.

2. Own test planning and test design: create/maintain test scenarios, test cases (functional + interface), and ensure comprehensive coverage across SIT/UAT and regression cycles.

3. Lead Agile test execution (sprint-based testing, regression, end-to-end validation) and coordinate with cross-functional teams for timely delivery.

4. Drive defect management: log/triage defects, track to closure, minimize defect leakage, and provide quality reporting/metrics to stakeholders.

5. Collaborate with client stakeholders and internal teams to manage priorities, risks, dependencies, and release readiness.

6. Contribute to/guide automation efforts: review automation approach, identify candidates for automation, and work with teams leveraging Selenium (Java) frameworks.

7. Support estimation, status reporting, defect management, and stakeholder communication; contribute to proposals/presentations if needed.

Required Skills & Qualifications

1. Strong experience in Banking functional testing with proven test lead ownership (planning, design, execution, reporting).

2. Strong domain knowledge in Temenos T24 / Triple A+ Banking solutions and core banking modules (Wealth Management)

3. Working experience/exposure to test automation .

4. Test Automation using Selenium (Java) / Playwright frameworks.

5. Solid understanding of SDLC/STLC, Agile and Waterfall methodologies, and end-to-end test lifecycle.

6. Strong client interaction, communication, and stakeholder management skills; ability to work with distributed onsite/offshore teams.

7. Ability to work under pressure, manage deadlines, and adapt to project needs (including shifts/weekends when required).

Good to Have (Updated)

1. Experience contributing to automation strategy/roadmap or shift-left testing initiatives.

2. Exposure to AI and adoption of AI in testing activities.