Automation Test Lead

Job Description :Automation Testing for Financial Instruments Using TestComplete & PythonExperience:- Sr Resource (10+ years of Experience )- Jr Resource ( 6-8 years of Experience )Location: Bangalore India.The office location is Capco Office : Sajapur Area Bangalore. Initially it will be remote. But the company may mandate for 3 days in office next year.1.2 ObjectiveTo design, develop, and maintain an end-to-end automation testing framework and regression suite using TestComplete and Python for critical financial applications that support trading, processing, and reporting of Equity, Fixed Income, and Complex Derivative instruments.1.3 Financial Instruments in Scope- Equities (e.g., stocks, ETFs)- Fixed Income (e.g., corporate bonds, government bonds, T-bills)- Complex Derivatives (e.g., options, swaps, futures, credit default swaps, structured products)1.4 Modules / Functional Areas Covered- Trade Order Capture and Validation- Trade Lifecycle Events (e.g., execution, settlement, corporate actions)- Pricing and Valuation Engines- Risk and Compliance Checks- Position and PnL Reports- Market Data Feeds and Integration Testing- UI Components (dashboards, trade blotters, reconciliation tools)- Static and Reference Data Validation (e.g., instrument master)1.5 Tools & Technologies- Automation Tool: TestComplete (using Python and/or JScript)- Scripting Language: Python 3.x- Test Management: TestRail / Zephyr / Jira- CI/CD: Jenkins / Azure DevOps / GitHub Actions- Source Control: Git, Bitbucket- Reporting: TestComplete native reports, Allure (optional)- Data Validation: SQL, Pandas, Excel (for comparison logic)DescriptionTest Automation Strategy DocumentOutlining framework, tools, scope, coverage, and roadmapTest FrameworkHybrid framework (keyword + data driven) in TestComplete using PythonAutomated Test ScriptsScripts for trading, pricing, risk workflows across all instrumentsData Management UtilitiesPython scripts for test data generation and result validationRegression SuiteFull automated regression pack for core trading scenariosCI/CD IntegrationAutomation hooks inJenkins/Azure pipelinesTest ReportsExecution logs, defect summary, screenshots, and detailed result reportsMaintenance PlanMonthly/quarterly updates for framework and test casesResource Skill Sets:Core Technical Skills forPython Software Engg with Automation Experience with Test Complete1. Core Technical SkillsPython Development- Proficient in Python 3.x- Solid understanding of:- Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)- Exception handling and logging (logging, traceback)- Writing reusable, modular code- Familiar with:- REST API consumption using requests or Working with JSON, CSV, and Excel- Data analysis using pandas (basic level)- Version control with GitTestComplete – Functional & UI Automation- Hands-on experience with:- Recording and enhancing scripts using Python/JScript/VBScript- Creating and maintaining keyword-driven and data-driven tests- Object identification using Name Mapping and Object Spy- Dynamic object handling and synchronization strategies- Test Execution:- Batch runs, distributed testing, and test logs- Reporting & defect logging integration (e.g., Jira, TestRail)- Integration:- TestComplete with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Azure DevOps)- Git for test scripts and configurations2. Financial Domain Awareness- General understanding of:- Financial transactions, account management systems- Trade lifecycle or payment processing workflows- Regulatory compliance sensitivity (e.g., PII, audit trails)- Exposure to testing:- Banking portals or internal trading apps- Financial reports & dashboards- Secure login/authentication flows3. Automation Testing Practices- Strong grasp of:- Test case design: positive, negative, boundary cases- Test planning, execution, and defect lifecycle- Regression and smoke testing- Working knowledge of:- PyTest or unittest for API/backend validation- JSON/XML validation, API assertions- Test data management (mocking, stubbing, masking)- Strong problem-solving and debugging skills- Detail-oriented test execution and documentation- Collaboration with QA leads, developers, and business analysts- Willingness to learn finance-specific logic and business flows- Good verbal and written communication (especially for defect reporting and documentation)