We are partnering with a leading Investment Bank based in Europe. They are re-engineering their Treasury trading platforms and as a result are looking to hire an experienced Automation Test Lead into the programme.
Skills required:-
Excellent understanding of the different types of automation frameworks such as: Selenium, Cucumber, Cypress, Appium, etc.
Expert in core Java, Jenkins and SQL
Track record of Test Automation within an Investment Bank
Creates the automation strategy/plan for the assigned projects/programs with a special focus on ROI - Return on Investment
Ability to challenge the classical and manual way of thinking by holding constructive dialogue with different stakeholders and gradually changing their mindset
A thinker that can solve complex problems by proposing different types of solutions that can add immediate and visible value
Very good understanding of Agile ways of working ensuring that the backlog is done in sprints combined with continuous demos to the relevant stakeholders
Practical experience of building CI/CD pipelines or embedding test automation into the pipelines
Conducts code reviews in line with the bank's coding and framework standards
Ability and willingness to roll their sleeves and get involved in coding, executing scripts, and reporting
Very good people management skills with the ability to create synergy among different team members. Creates and maintains a positive atmosphere within the team
100% delivery focused, follows the line manager's instructions, and stays away from politics