Senior/Lead Test Automation / Principal Test Engineer
Summary
Senior/Lead test automation engineer role in Wellington designing, building, and maintaining API, integration, and service-layer automation for modern banking platforms. Core stack includes Playwright, Java automation frameworks, JMeter, SQL, CI/CD (Azure DevOps/Jenkins/GitHub Actions), plus AI-assisted testing exposure.
About the role
Seeking experienced Senior / Lead Test Automation Engineers specializing in API, integration, and service-layer testing. The role will focus on designing, developing, and maintaining automation solutions that improve quality, accelerate delivery, and support modern banking platforms.
The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with Playwright, Java-based automation frameworks, JMeter, and API testing, along with AI-assisted testing tools.
Technical Skills (Lead 12+ Years)
Essential
API Testing (REST, SOAP, GraphQL)
Playwright
Java Automation Frameworks
JMeter Performance Testing
Integration Testing
Microservices Testing
CI/CD (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
Test Management Tools
SQL and Database Validation
Cloud Platforms (AWS/Azure)
AI Testing Exposure
AI-assisted test generation
Agentic Testing concepts
LLM testing methodologies
Prompt validation and testing
Test case optimization using AI
Autonomous testing agents
Technical Skills (Senior 7+ Years)
Essential
Playwright
Java
REST API Testing
Integration Testing
JMeter
SQL
Git
CI/CD Pipelines
Test Automation Framework Design
AI Testing Exposure
AI-assisted test automation tools
LLM testing basics
Self-healing automation concepts
Agentic testing exposure