Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled AI & Intelligent Test Automation Lead to transform the way User Acceptance Testing is delivered across Cash Management platforms. The role will drive adoption of Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Machine Learning, and Intelligent Automation to improve test coverage, accelerate delivery timelines, reduce manual effort, and enhance quality outcomes.

The successful candidate will combine deep expertise in test automation with strong knowledge of modern AI technologies and Large Language Models (LLMs). They will lead initiatives that automate test design, execution, defect analysis, test data generation, observability validation, and predictive quality analytics.

Key Responsibilities

AI-Driven Testing & Innovation
•    Drive AI adoption across the UAT lifecycle.
•    Develop AI-assisted solutions for test case generation, requirement analysis, and defect prediction.
•    Leverage GenAI tools to automate test documentation, run plans, traceability, and reporting.
•    Introduce intelligent quality engineering practices across UAT.

Test Automation Strategy
•    Design and implement scalable automation frameworks.
•    Increase regression automation coverage across strategic applications.
•    Build reusable automation assets and self-service testing capabilities.
•    Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines.

Quality Engineering
•    Implement risk-based testing and predictive analytics.
•    Drive shift-left testing and continuous testing practices.
•    Analyze quality trends and provide proactive recommendations.

Data & Analytics
•    Build dashboards providing insights into quality, defects, risks, and automation benefits.
•    Utilize AI and Machine Learning models for quality prediction and release readiness assessment.
•    Perform data mining and pattern analysis on defects and production incidents.

Leadership & Capability Building
•    Educate UAT teams on AI and intelligent automation.
•    Create reusable AI prompt libraries and best practices.
•    Mentor testers on modern automation frameworks and AI tools.
•    Conduct technology evaluations and proof-of-concepts.

Domain Knowledge - Strong understanding of:
•    UAT Lifecycle
•    Regression Testing
•    End-to-End Testing
•    Test Strategy and Governance
•    Payments Processing
•    SWIFT/ISO 20022
•    Cash Management Platforms

Key stakeholders
•    Cash Change Delivery teams (e.g., Product Development, Cash Technology)     
•    Cash Operations Head and Global Functional Heads
•    Region and Country Cash Product Heads/Managers
•    Risk & Assurance

Technical Skills

AI & GenAI
Must have working knowledge of:
•    Microsoft Copilot
•    GPT / OpenAI models
•    Azure AI Services
•    Gemini / Claude (desirable)
•    Prompt Engineering
•    Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG)
•    AI Agents / Agentic AI
•    Responsible AI principles 

Test Automation
•    Playwright
•    Selenium
•    Cypress
•    Robot Framework
•    API Automation
•    REST Assured
•    Postman
•    Karate Framework

Programming
•    Python (Mandatory)
•    SQL
•    Java or JavaScript
•    PowerShell

DevOps & CI/CD
•    Azure DevOps
•    GitHub
•    Jenkins
•    Git
•    CI/CD Pipeline Integration

Data & Analytics
•    Power BI
•    Python Analytics
•    Pandas
•    Data Visualization
•    Statistical Analysis

Test Management
•    Azure DevOps Test Plans
•    JIRA
•    Confluence
•    Test Management Tools

Skills and Experience

•    Manage Conduct 
•    Manage Risk
•    Manage People
•    Business Facilitation
•    Manage Change
•    Business Governance & Support
•    Management of Frontline Risk
•    Strategy & Business Model
•    Service Delivery & Operations

Qualifications

•    Degree in Computer Science, Linguistics, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
•    Experience working with AI and machine learning models, especially natural language processing (NLP).
•    Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
•    Familiarity with programming languages such as Python and relevant AI frameworks.
•    Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
•    Understanding of ethical AI principles and responsible AI practices.
•    Languages; English

Preferred Certifications

•    AI & Data
•    Microsoft AI Engineer Associate
•    Microsoft Copilot Certification
•    Azure AI Fundamentals
•    Azure Data Fundamentals
•    Prompt Engineering Certification
Testing
•    ISTQB Advanced Test Manager
•    Certified Test Automation Engineer
•    Agile Testing Certification
Cloud
•    Azure Fundamentals
•    Azure DevOps Engineer

About Standard Chartered

We're an international bank, nimble enough to act, big enough for impact. For more than 170 years, we've worked to make a positive difference for our clients, communities, and each other. We question the status quo, love a challenge and enjoy finding new opportunities to grow and do better than before. If you're looking for a career with purpose and you want to work for a bank making a difference, we want to hear from you. You can count on us to celebrate your unique talents and we can't wait to see the talents you can bring us.

Our purpose, to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, together with our brand promise, to be here for good are achieved by how we each live our valued behaviours. When you work with us, you'll see how we value difference and advocate inclusion.

Together we:

• Do the right thing and are assertive, challenge one another, and live with integrity, while putting the client at the heart of what we do
• Never settle, continuously striving to improve and innovate, keeping things simple and learning from doing well, and not so well
• Are better together, we can be ourselves, be inclusive, see more good in others, and work collectively to build for the long term

What we offer

In line with our Fair Pay Charter, we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.

• Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance, with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations.
• Time-off including annual leave, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 months maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days), along with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday, which is combined to 30 days minimum.
• Flexible working options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns.
• Proactive wellbeing support through Unmind, a market-leading digital wellbeing platform, development courses for resilience and other human skills, global Employee Assistance Programme, sick leave, mental health first-aiders and all sorts of self-help toolkits
• A continuous learning culture to support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual and digital learning.
• Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation, one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions and geographies - everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential.