Lead Quality Engineer

The Impact You’ll Drive We are looking for a passionate Automation Test Lead to design and develop automation frameworks, write and execute test scripts ensuring product quality and reliability. The role demands a strong hands on programming skills with deep experience in automation framework and test scripts for API and UI automation testing, and hands-on experience with modern QA tools and CI/CD pipelines. The Hats You Will Wear Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks and test scripts for web, mobile, and API testing. Identify, document, and track bugs through the defect management process. Collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and DevOps teams to ensure seamless integration and high product quality. Conduct regression testing, performance testing, and ensure consistent automation coverage. Implement and optimize test frameworks and tools to enhance testing efficiency. Participate in sprint planning, story reviews, and daily stand-ups as part of the Agile process. Continuously improve automation practices and contribute to QA strategy and best practices. The Perfect Fit Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent field. 7-14 years of experience in test automation of web and API-based applications. Strong knowledge of Selenium / Playwright / Cypress and RestAssured / Postman / Karate for API testing. Proficiency in Java / Python / JavaScript (one or more). Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI). Familiarity with test management tools like JIRA, TestRail, or Zephyr. Experience with BDD frameworks (Cucumber, Behave, etc.) is a plus. Knowledge of performance testing tools (JMeter, Gatling) is an advantage. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail. Your Edge Over The Rest Experience working in fintech, banking, or payments domains. Exposure to cloud-based environments (AWS, Azure). Understanding of security and compliance testing standards. The Problem We’re Solving Financial institutions today are held back by legacy systems that are slow, rigid, and expensive to scale. Launching or evolving credit, lending, and UPI products often takes months, requires heavy engineering effort, and limits the ability to create personalized customer experiences. At the same time, customer expectations have changed - speed, flexibility, and tailored financial products are no longer optional. Banks and fintechs need infrastructure that allows them to innovate quickly, adapt continuously, and scale without friction. This is where we come in. At Vegapay, we are building modern, configurable fintech infrastructure that enables banks, NBFCs, and enterprises to design, launch, and manage credit and payment programs with ease. Our platform brings together flexibility, speed, and control - helping our partners unlock new growth opportunities and deliver personalized banking experiences at scale. The Opportunity Ahead Own product quality end-to-end - your work directly impacts every release Work on complex fintech workflows where precision, reliability, and scale matter High ownership - define test strategy, improve coverage, and drive automation Collaborate closely with strong product and engineering teams in a fast-paced environment