Coforge
Automation Test Lead
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Job Title: Automation Test Lead/Automation Test Architect
Job Location: London, UK
Job Type: Contract OR Fixed Term Contract
Key Skills: Payments Domain (RTGS, Swift), Kafka, Test Automation Framework, Java, JS, Python
Must Have: Active SC Clearance Required
Experience: 12+ Yrs
We at Coforge are hiring for the following skillset:
We are seeking an experienced Automation Test Lead to lead the modernization, optimization, and governance of a mission-critical enterprise test automation framework supporting Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) systems within a highly regulated banking environment.
The successful candidate will drive automation architecture decisions, framework re-engineering, reporting modernization, CI/CD integration, observability enhancements, and structured knowledge transfer while working closely with Solution Architects, Product Owners, Development Teams, and Business Stakeholders.
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Experience Required
- 12-15+ years total IT experience
- 8+ years in Test Automation
- 5+ years leading enterprise automation programmes
- Strong delivery experience in Banking, Payments, Financial Services, or Capital Markets
Key Responsibilities
Automation Strategy & Leadership
- Define and implement enterprise automation roadmap
- Lead modernization of automation frameworks
- Drive automation governance and quality standards
- Establish reusable automation architecture patterns
- Define framework scalability standards
Framework Modernization
- Consolidate duplicated automation utilities
- Create reusable Java-based frameworks
- Implement feature-toggle execution architecture
- Optimize automation execution performance
- Design scalable test execution models supporting very large automation suites
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Technical Leadership
- Provide technical guidance to SDETs and Automation Engineers
- Conduct code reviews and architecture reviews
- Support troubleshooting and defect resolution
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives
Reporting & Observability
- Implement HTML and JSON reporting capabilities
- Develop unified reporting dashboards
- Improve automation observability and diagnostics
- Introduce structured logging and correlation IDs
Delivery Governance
- Manage risks, dependencies, milestones, and RAID activities
- Communicate delivery progress to governance forums
- Align delivery with Bank architecture standards
- Ensure adherence to SDLC processes
Knowledge Transfer
- Create formal training plans
- Deliver workshops and coaching sessions
- Maintain framework documentation
- Upskill internal BAU teams throughout the engagement
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