QA Automation Test Lead with Banking Domain

Capgemini; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 55,284 - 85,382; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare programs

401(k) and Employee Share Ownership Plan

Paid time off and holidays

Paid parental leave

Family building benefits

Learning and coaching programs

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

A prominent IT consulting firm in Cincinnati is seeking a skilled QA Automation Test Lead with a strong background in Banking. This role requires leading quality strategy and automation testing efforts independently. The ideal candidate should have 8+ years of experience, proficiency in Java, and familiarity with CI/CD tools. Key responsibilities include managing test plans and integrating automation processes. The role promises a comprehensive package including full-time benefits and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in QA Automation, preferably in the Banking domain.
• Experience in building and scaling automation across UI and API layers.
• Experience as the sole quality engineer or establishing QA processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end QA strategy planning and execution.
• Build and maintain UI and API automation.
• Conduct API and backend testing as required.

Skills

Strong understanding of testing fundamentals

Ability to read and interpret Java and Spring Boot code

Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools

Excellent communication skills

Tools

Selenium

REST Assured

Jenkins

Job description

Position Title : QA Automation Test Lead with Banking Domain

Experience : 8+ Years

Employee Type : Full Time with Benefits

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled QA Automation Test Lead with Banking Domain to lead the quality strategy and testing efforts for our engineering team. This is a solo role, requiring strong technical expertise, ownership, and the ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, product managers, and stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings a deep understanding of automation, backend and API testing, CI/CD pipelines, and best‑in‑class quality practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end QA strategy, planning, execution, and reporting as the team’s sole QE.
• Build and maintain UI and API automation using Selenium, WebdriverIO, REST Assured, Karate, Postman/Newman.
• Conduct API and backend testing (Spring Boot/Java code understanding required).
• Manage test plans, test cases, test data, regression suites, and defect lifecycle (qTest, Digital.ai).
• Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines and ensure environment readiness.
• Collaborate with Product, UX, and Engineering to define quality standards and release criteria.
• Drive continuous improvement, track automation KPIs, and ensure high defect quality.

Required Qualifications

• Banking/Financial Services domain experience is a must.
• Strong understanding of testing fundamentals: regression, integration, test planning, bug reporting.
• Ability to read and interpret Java and Spring Boot code.
• Hands‑on experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, etc.).
• Proven experience building and scaling automation across UI and API layers.
• Excellent communication and ability to lead quality discussions independently.

Preferred (Nice-to-Have)

• Experience in microservices testing.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Exposure to contract testing or CDC (e.g., Pact).
• Prior experience being the sole QE or establishing QA processes from scratch.

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Life At Capgemini

Capgemini supports all aspects of your well‑being throughout the changing stages of your life and career. For eligible employees, we offer:

• Healthcare including dental, vision, mental health, and well‑being programs
• Financial well‑being programs such as 401(k) and Employee Share Ownership Plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Family building benefits like adoption assistance, surrogacy, and cryopreservation
• Social well‑being benefits like subsidized back‑up child/elder care and tutoring
• Mentoring, coaching and learning programs
• Employee Resource Groups
• Disaster Relief

Disclaimer

Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodations do not pose an undue hardship.

Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact.

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Salary Transparency

Capgemini discloses salary range information in compliance with state and local pay transparency obligations. The disclosed range represents the lowest to highest salary we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting, although we may ultimately pay more or less than the disclosed range, and the range may be modified in the future. The disclosed range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, geographic location, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, performance, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. At Capgemini, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role. The base salary range for the tagged location is $55,284 to $85,382 /yearly. This role may be eligible for other compensation including variable compensation, bonus, or commission. Full time regular employees are eligible for paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.