Senior Automation QA, AVP

Position Overview

Job Title: Senior Automation QA, AVP

Location: Bangalore, India

Role Description

• We are looking for a highly skilled and experiencedSenior Engineer, Automation QAto join our dynamic technology team. In this pivotal role, you will be a key contributor to our quality engineering efforts, responsible for designing, developing, and implementing comprehensive automated testing strategies and frameworks across various applications and platforms.
• As a Senior Automation QA Engineer, you will not only be hands-on in writing code for automated tests but also play a leadership role in shaping our QA processes, mentoring junior team members, and driving continuous improvement in our testing methodologies.
• You will work closely with development, product, and DevOps teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality, performant, and secure software solutions that meet Deutsche Bank's rigorous standards.

What we'll offer you

As part of our flexible scheme, here are just some of the benefits that you'll enjoy

• Best in class leave policy
• Gender neutral parental leaves
• 100% reimbursement under childcare assistance benefit (gender neutral)
• Sponsorship for Industry relevant certifications and education
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family members
• Comprehensive Hospitalization Insurance for you and your dependents
• Accident and Term life Insurance
• Complementary Health screening for 35 yrs. and above

Your key responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of robust, scalable, and efficient automated testing frameworks (e.g., UI, API, performance, security) using industry best practices and tools.
• Define and implement automation testing strategies for new and existing applications, ensuring comprehensive test coverage and alignment with project goals.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient automated test scripts in languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, Rest Assured)
• Develop and execute automated tests for RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Develop and maintain automated UI tests for web and potentially desktop/mobile applications.
• Contribute to the design and execution of performance and load tests to identify bottlenecks and ensure system scalability.
• Integrate automated tests into continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to enable rapid feedback and accelerate delivery cycles.
• Provide technical leadership and expertise in automation testing to the broader QA and development teams.
• Mentor and coach junior QA engineers, fostering their technical growth and promoting automation best practices.
• Participate in and lead code reviews for automation scripts, ensuring adherence to coding standards and quality guidelines.
• Proactively identify areas for improvement in existing QA processes and automation coverage, driving initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Work closely with software developers, product owners, business analysts, and DevOps engineers throughout the SDLC to understand requirements and ensure quality is built-in from the start.
• Accurately identify, document, and track software defects, working with development teams to ensure timely resolution.
• Act as a strong advocate for quality across the organization, promoting a culture of quality-first development.

Your skills and experience

• Bachelor's / Master's Degree in ECE / EEE /Computer Science / IT or in STEM Majors (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) or equivalent with expertise in Extensive QA & Automation
• 10+ years of professional experience (including technical SKILLS) in in Quality Assurance, with at least6+ years specifically focused on test automation.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in an engineering leadership / management role with people management for medium to large projects and teams
• Experience in software management through at least 2+ complete product life-cycles
• Experience in delivering high quality software outputs with comprehensive understanding of Agile software development principles
• Proficient in at least one object-oriented programming language, such asJava, Python, or JavaScript/TypeScript.
• UI Automation, In-depth, hands-on experience withSelenium WebDriverfor automating web application UIs.
• BDD Frameworks:Extensive practical experience implementing and utilizingCucumberfor Behavior-Driven Development.
• Proven ability to design, build, and maintain robust, scalable automation frameworks.
• Experience with API testing tools and frameworks (e.g., Rest Assured, Postman/Newman, Karate, HTTPClient libraries) is requiredbased on project assignments.
• Experience with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner).
• Solid understanding of database concepts and ability to write SQL queries for data validation is requiredbased on project assignments.
• Experience with test management and defect tracking tools (e.g.,Jira, Azure DevOps, ALM Octane).
• Strong understanding of Agile and DevOps methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills. Strong verbal and written communication abilities to effectively collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• Experience in the financial services industry, understanding regulatory environments and data security concerns.
• Familiarity with other modern UI automation tools (e.g., Playwright, Cypress) for comparative analysis or specific use cases.
• Experience with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner).

How we'll support you

• Training and development to help you excel in your career
• Coaching and support from experts in your team
• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression
• A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs

About us and our teams

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We strive for a in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.
Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.
We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.