Salesforce nCino QA Automation Lead

Lead the QA strategy, automation framework design, and test execution for Salesforce nCino applications within the ecosystem. Develop and maintain test automation suites using Selenium WebDriver, Java, and Cucumber (BDD), driving shift-left quality practices. Validate Salesforce Apex classes, triggers, LWC components, batch jobs, and user access/security controls through detailed test design. Perform integration and regression testing across Salesforce, nCino, and upstream/downstream systems such as Loan Origination and Treasury platforms. Execute API testing for REST and SOAP-based web services using Postman, REST Assured, or similar tools. Conduct backend data validation using Oracle SQL to ensure data integrity between core banking and Salesforce systems. Coordinate defect management, triage, and root cause analysis with developers, business analysts, and release management teams. Ensure testing alignment with quality governance, compliance, and release control standards. Produce and maintain QA metrics, dashboards, and CI/CD integrated test reports using Jenkins or Azure DevOps. Mentor QA analysts in automation techniques, scripting, and test design best practices.

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills Primary Skill: Salesforce Testing (Apex, Triggers, LWC, Flows), nCino Module Testing, Selenium WebDriver, Java, Cucumber / BDD, REST & SOAP API Testing (Postman, REST Assured), Oracle SQL, CI/CD Tools (Jenkins, Azure DevOps), Data Validation & Backend Testing Experience: Minimum 10 years, 8 10 years of total QA experience including 4+ years focused on Salesforce/nCino testing. Proven leadership as a QA Lead in large-scale Salesforce Financial Services Cloud or nCino projects. Advanced programming skills in Java and proficiency with Selenium WebDriver and Cucumber frameworks. Strong functional and technical understanding of Salesforce Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), validations, flows, profiles, roles, and permission sets. Hands-on experience testing nCino modules (Loan Origination, Collateral, Deposits, or Document Manager). Strong Oracle SQL skills for backend verification and large-volume data testing. Proven expertise in web service testing (REST/SOAP), message validation, and security/token-based authentication. Good exposure to CI/CD, test automation pipelines, and quality reporting tools. Familiar with QA lifecycle, release standards, and regulatory testing practices is a strong advantage. Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills, with experience working in Agile/Scrum environments. < /div> Preferred Qualifications: o Salesforce Certified Administrator / Platform App Builder (plus) o nCino QA Specialist or nCino 201 Certification (plus)