Senior Test Automation Lead

SQM-GPS-Infra-DR Test Lead

About Northern Trust:

Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.

Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world’s most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Major Duties :1. Advance product quality via testing innovations and process improvement

2. Technical roadmaps & plans for implementing enterprise/program test strategies

3. Drive & manage technical proof-of-concept and feasibility studies

4. Resolve technical issues, anticipate risks and ensure timely management escalation

5. Utilize analytical skills in determining the root cause of defects & issues

6. Analysis, optimization, improvement & maintenance of current test automation suites

7. Master enterprise/program high-level business workflows

8. Promote and support implementation of automated CI/CT/CD pipeline

9. Develop & extend test automation frameworks for UI, Micro services & API

10. Guarantee compliance to automation framework, standards & best practices

11. Facilitate automated, on-demand test automation metrics

12. Accelerate test development process by leveraging existing assets, standards & best practices; Add new functions/methods to the libraries for continuous improvement

13. Ensure that design for automated tests includes:
a. Modularization for code reusability
b. Parameterization for data driven capability
c. Robustness
d. Scalability and flexibility
e. Optimized number of maintenance points
f. Organization of modules and data for ease of maintenance

14. Accelerate test development process by leveraging existing assets, standards & best practices; Add new functions/methods to the libraries for continuous improvement

15. Guarantee compliance to automation framework, standards & best practices

16. Ensure automated tests are run early & often providing quick feedback to the team

17. Seek stakeholder feedback and provide inputs on Quality Roadmap

18. Collaborate with BAs, Architects & Developers in designing testable applications

19. Mentor junior SDETs to improve technical ability and effectiveness

Knowledge :• Expert in Java, Selenium, Lean FT, TestNG, Eclipse/IntelliJ

• Strong knowledge of scripting language Java & JavaScript/Python/C#.NET

• Expert of SDLC and Agile development practices

• Expert in SQL, NoSQL, Unix/Linux, Windows, Mainframe

• Design and develop Capabilities for Enterprise level Test Automation Framework

• Expert in Dev Ops/CICD toolset - Bamboo/Jenkins, Maven/Gradle, Git/ BitBucket

• Expert in implementation of TDD/BDD and Framework (Cucumber/JBehave)

• Expert in Data Quality framework

• Extensive hands-on experience on RESTful APIs and Cloud Platforms

• Accelerate test development process by leveraging existing assets, standards & best practices

• Forecasting, estimation & ROI analysis

• Guarantee compliance to automation framework, standards & best practices

• Drive POC for New Tools & Technologies

• Both attention to detail & ability to rise above details to see broader implications & recommend strategic solutions

• Self-starter; Positive & adaptable; Multi-task in a continually changing environment

• Ability to work independently and with a team

• Proven interpersonal and communication skills with technical & business partners

• Requires conceptual knowledge of theories, practices and procedures within a job discipline

Experience :• 10 to 15 years of relevant experience.

• B.E/B.Tech Graduate

• Quality Engineering Certifications (not mandatory, but good to have): DevOps, SAFe Agilist, ITIL

Working with Us:

As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.

Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose.

We’d love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world’s most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreater

Reasonable accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at MyHRHelp@ntrs.com.

We hope you’re excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.

Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.

About Our Pune Office

The Northern Trust Pune office, established in 2016, is now home to over 3,000 employees. The office handles various functions, including Operations for Asset Servicing and Wealth Management, as well as delivering critical technology solutions that support business operations across the globe.

Our Pune team takes our commitment to service to heart. In 2024, they volunteered more than 10,000+ hours into the communities where they live and work. Learn more.

Experience Level

Senior Level