QA and Automation Lead, AVP

Job ID:R0383127

Full/Part-Time: Full-time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Listed: 2025-05-26

Location: Pune

Position Overview

Job Title: QA and Automation Lead

Corporate Title: AVP

Location: Pune, India

Role Description

• We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced QA Automation Developer to oversee the quality assurance strategy and execution for the GFCIU project. The QA Senior Developer will be responsible for defining test strategies, managing manual and automated testing efforts, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality solutions that support the AFC department’s mission to combat financial crime.
• Deutsche Bank’s Corporate Bank division is a leading provider of cash management, trade finance and securities finance. We complete green-field projects that deliver the best Corporate Bank - Securities Services products in the world. Our team is diverse, international, and driven by shared focus on clean code and valued delivery. At every level, agile minds are rewarded with competitive pay, support, and opportunities to excel.
• You will work as part of a cross-functional agile delivery team. You will bring an innovative approach to software development, focusing on using the latest technologies and practices, as part of a relentless focus on business value. You will be someone who sees engineering as team activity, with a predisposition to open code, open discussion and creating a supportive, collaborative environment. You will be ready to contribute to all stages of software delivery, from initial analysis right through to production support."

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

• Perform manual and automation testing, with a strong focus on automation.
• Design, develop, and maintain reusable business components for test plans, test cases, test data, test schedules, and automation scripts.
• Create and maintain test automation frameworks tailored to project needs and provide execution-level support to QA and development teams.
• Prepare and execute automated test scripts/suites, ensuring accurate recording and reporting of test results.
• Publish testing schedules, execution reports, and defect metrics to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Business Analysts, Functional Analysts, and stakeholders to understand business requirements and functional/non-functional specifications.
• Retest defect fixes and validate that issues are resolved effectively.
• Analyze, document, and communicate test results clearly and concisely.
• Coordinate and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with business users and downstream systems.
• Provide actionable insights and data to support fact-based decision-making.
• Lead a small team of QA developers as and when required

Your skills and experience

Automation & Framework Expertise:

• Strong understanding of Automation Framework Architectures and Design Patterns.
• Experience with Spring, Maven/Gradle, and Cucumber BDD.
• Hands-on experience with Core Java 8 and Selenium/Selenide.
• Proficient in JavaScript for debugging and refactoring.
• Experience with NodeJS and Protractor for end-to-end testing.

Testing & Tools:

• Solid foundation in manual testing and core software testing concepts.
• Experience with RESTful API testing and tools like Postman or REST Assured.
• Proficient in SQL for data validation and analysis.
• Familiarity with defect tracking tools such as HP ALM, JIRA, or similar.
• Understanding of testing across the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).

DevOps & Agile:

• Experience working in Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD environments.
• Familiarity with Continuous Integration systems like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to proactively initiate and maintain effective working relationships with team members and stakeholders.

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

Please visit our company website for further information:

https://www.db.com/company/company.htm

We strive for a culture 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.