Lead Automation Quality Engineer

Role Description: The CIAM (Customer Identity and Access Management) platform plays a critical role in enabling secure, scalable, and seamless identity services across enterprise applications, including authentication, authorization, identity lifecycle management, and compliance with global security standards. We are looking for a highly qualified expert Lead Automation Quality Engineer (QE) to drive quality engineering strategy, shape automation and non-functional testing practices, and mentor QE teams across CIAM services, with a strong emphasis on UI, API, and data testing excellence. At LSEG, we are committed to building inclusive teams and fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Main Responsibilities / Accountabilities: Define and drive the overall QE strategy, automation roadmap, and quality standards for CIAM platforms Act as a senior individual contributor while mentoring engineers and influencing quality practices across teams Design and architect enterprise-grade test automation frameworks (UI, API, data and service-level testing) Ensure strong coverage across UI, API, and data validation testing (mandatory focus areas) Implement contract testing and stubbing/mocking strategies to ensure robust service validation Ensure end-to-end quality governance across microservices, APIs, data flows, and identity protocols (OAuth, SAML, LDAP) Partner with product, architecture, and engineering leadership to ensure quality-first delivery Define quality metrics, KPIs, and reporting frameworks across CIAM services Drive shift-left and shift-right testing practices across CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes) Validate cloud adoption and migration efforts across AWS/Azure environments Establish observability-driven quality engineering using Datadog and Splunk Champion test reliability, scalability, and maintainability across distributed systems Ensure continuous integration of automated tests into pipelines with high coverage and fast feedback Act as a quality champion, influencing engineering practices and stakeholder decisions Essential Skills & Experience: 10+ years of experience in Quality Engineering / Automation Testing Strong hands-on expertise in Python, Java, or TypeScript Proven experience designing scalable automation frameworks (BDD, TDD, hybrid) Deep expertise in UI & API automation (Selenium, Playwright, Pytest, Allure mandatory) Strong knowledge of data testing, including SQL, data validation, and data pipeline verification Strong knowledge of REST, SOAP APIs and contract testing Experience with stubbing/mocking and service virtualization (e.g., WireMock, Pact) Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins), containerization (Docker), orchestration (K8s) Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and cloud migration testing Experience with quality/observability tools such as SonarQube, Datadog, Splunk Strong understanding of CIAM domain (OAuth2, OpenID Connect, LDAP) Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments and test management tools (Jira, TestRail) Desired Skills: Exposure to performance testing tools (JMeter, K6) Experience in large-scale identity or security platforms Knowledge of Zero Trust architectures and security testing practices Exposure to accessibility testing standards (WCAG) Strong mentoring, collaboration, and partner communication skills What youll get in return High-impact projects: We work on a variety of pioneering AI products and leverage extensive datasets to solve complex, high-value challenges. Competitive benefits: You will enjoy a strong compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and ongoing investment in career growth and skill development. Industry leadership: This is an opportunity to be a founding member of the organization thats delivering brand-new products that democratize modeling and analytics solutions. Collaborative environment: We provide opportunities for continuous learning and professional development in a work environment of dedicated, highly experienced teams. We recognize that to attract the best talent, we need to be flexible, and we are open to discussing work arrangements with you. We take a hybrid approach to the workplace; this role is considered Blended, which requires attending the office at least three day per week while some teams and colleagues choose to collaborate in the office more frequently. We're proud to have been recognised as a Great Place to Work in India 25 Learn more about life and purpose of our company directly from India colleagues video: Bengaluru, India | Where We Work | LSEG Career Stage: Senior AssociateLondon Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Information: Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you. LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data Role