Description We have an opportunity to impact your career and provide an adventure where you can push the limits of what's possible. As a Lead Test Automation Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within the Risk Technology, you are an integral part of an agile team that works to enhance, build, and deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. As a core technical contributor, you are responsible for testing critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of the firm’s business objectives. Job responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for banking application user interfaces Build and execute robust UI and API acceptance tests in collaboration with engineers and stakeholders Analyze test results, report defects and metrics, and drive timely resolution with development teams Ensure comprehensive test coverage and traceability for all requirements Evaluate and recommend test automation frameworks and tools based on project needs Participate actively in Agile ceremonies and contribute to process improvements Maintain clear documentation for test cases, scripts, and results Mentor junior testers and provide technical guidance Utilize AI-powered coding assistants to enhance scripting efficiency Adds to team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills Formal training or equivalent expertise, working as a test automation engineer in complex environments Proven experience with UI automation tools such as Playwright, Cypress, or Selenium, and BDD frameworks like Cucumber Proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, or Java for automation scripting Experience with API testing tools (Postman, REST Assured) and SQL for data validation Familiarity with containerization (Docker), version control systems (Git), and development environments (IntelliJ IDEA or VS Code) Strong understanding of software testing methodologies and defect lifecycle Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment and collaborate in cross-functional Agile teams Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills Practical cloud native experience Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills Experience with AWS cloud platform, performance testing tools (JMeter, LoadRunner, Gatling), and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps) Familiarity with test management tools (Jira, Xray, TestRail) and accessibility testing tools (Axe, Lighthouse) Experience in the banking or financial services domain and exposure to model-based testing tools (Conformiq)