Assistant Manager- Automation Engineer

About the business BNP Paribas Global Markets enables corporate & institutional clients to trade, hedge and invest across every asset class, 24/7. Our IT teams design, build and run the mission‑critical platforms that power everything from FX to complex equity‑derivatives. We operate globally (Paris – London – New York – Tokyo – Singapore – Hong Kong – Bangalore) and are looking for a strong technical leader to drive the next wave of modernization.

Position Overview Role: Automation Test Engineer The Automation Test Engineer will design, build and maintain a high‑quality, scalable test‑automation framework (UI, API, integration) using Selenium with Java or Python. In addition to establishing a robust automation foundation, the role will drive AI‑powered testing initiatives that accelerate release cycles and boost productivity across our capital‑markets and banking applications. This is a senior‑level position (7 + years of automation experience) that serves as the technical authority for automation strategy, DevOps integration and AI adoption.

Job Responsibilities Design, develop and evolve a modular, maintainable automation framework (Page‑Object, Factory, BDD, etc.). Choose and standardize tooling (Selenium, Java/Python) that fits the application landscape. Create a test‑data strategy for independent, reliable test runs.

Define repository layout and branching conventions in GitHub/Bitbucket to enable multi‑team collaboration. Embed automated suites into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps) to enforce gated check‑ins. Architect parallel execution of tests on cloud‑based agents (AWS/Azure/GCP).

Build real‑time reporting dashboards (Allure, Grafana, etc.) that expose quality metrics to stakeholders. Author and maintain core regression, sanity and smoke test cases for web, mobile and API layers. Produce test plans, coverage matrices and risk‑based test‑prioritization.

Log defects with clear steps, severity and root‑cause analysis; lead triage with developers, product owners and compliance teams. Use test‑management tools (JIRA/ALM/TFS) for traceability. Govern automation code quality through rigorous peer‑reviews and coding‑standard enforcement.

Mentor junior QA engineers; run knowledge‑sharing sessions and champion best practices. Partner with development architects to embed testability (unique test IDs, API hooks). Deliver regular KPI dashboards (coverage, defect leakage, automation ROI).

Implement AI‑driven self‑healing locators and error‑recovery mechanisms to reduce script breakage. Evaluate and rollout AI coding assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Tabnine) to speed script authoring and refactoring. Explore AI‑generated functional test cases from user stories/JIRA tickets and vice‑versa.

Propose risk‑based testing strategies, coverage road‑maps and lightweight automation (Cypress, Playwright, Postman). Participate in retrospectives, suggest process improvements and help implement agreed actions. Collaborate across teams (development, product, risk/compliance) to align testing with business goals.

Required Education, Skills and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related discipline (or equivalent work experience). Minimum 7+ years of hands‑on automation testing. Strong coding ability in Java or Python .

Expert‑level experience with Selenium (WebDriver, Grid). Proven track record designing modular test frameworks (Page‑Object, BDD, etc.). Practical experience integrating automated suites into Jenkins, GitLab CI or Azure DevOps and using Git/GitHub/Bitbucket for source control.

Ability to diagnose flaky tests, analyze failures and implement robust fixes. Experience testing capital‑markets, banking or related financial applications (preferred but not mandatory). Preferred Education, Skills and Experience Experience with mobile automation (Appium) and API testing frameworks (REST‑Assured, Postman, Karate).

Familiarity with Playwright , Cypress , or other modern UI testing libraries. Experience running tests in Docker containers and orchestrating with Kubernetes . Use of blue‑green deployments, canary releases, or multi‑environment pipelines.

Experience provisioning and scaling test environments on AWS, Azure or GCP . Deep knowledge of capital‑markets, trading or risk‑management workflows. Proven ability to coach junior QA engineers and lead community‑of‑practice sessions.

If you are passionate about building world‑class automation frameworks and eager to pioneer AI‑enhanced testing within a dynamic financial‑technology environment, we invite you to apply and join our Mumbai QA team. Ready to lead automation at the intersection of AI and DevOps? Send your resume to () or DM me directly.

Let’s accelerate delivery together! BNP Paribas is an equal‑opportunity employer. Our inclusive culture values diversity and fosters a supportive workplace for all talent.