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# Automation Test Specialist Java, Selenium

- **Company:** HCLTech
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Software Bug Management, Mobile Application Development, Code Coverage, Data Validation, Database Testing, DevOps, Github, Mobile Application Software, JSON, Apache JMeter, Log Analysis, Scrum Methodology, Regression Testing, Release Management, E2e Testing, Salesforce.Com, Selenium, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, System Integration Testing, Test Execution Engine, Web Testing, Performance Testing, Postman, Backend, Git, Integration Tests, Playwright, Data Management, Restful APIs, Api Management, Jenkins
- **Published:** August 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=82b1736972d8aaf0

## About the Role

Testing & Quality Assurance

Functional Testing
System Integration Testing (SIT)
User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
End-to-End Testing
Regression Testing
Mobile Application Testing
API Testing
Production Verification / FOV Testing
Defect Management & Root Cause Analysis
Test Planning & Test Execution

Automation & Tools

Selenium
Playwright (Preferred)
Postman
REST API Testing
JMeter / Performance Testing
Jira
Xray / Zephyr

Technical Skills

SQL and Database Testing
JSON / REST Services
Mobile Testing (iOS & Android)
Web Application Testing
Test Data Management
Log Analysis and Troubleshooting

DevOps & Delivery

GitHub
Git
CI/CD Pipelines
Jenkins / Azure DevOps (Preferred)
Agile / Scrum Methodologies
Release Management Processes
Other Requirements

Domain Knowledge (Highly Preferred)

The ideal candidate should have knowledge and experience in the following areas:

Merchant Services & Payments

Merchant Acquiring
Merchant Onboarding
Payment Processing
Terminal Payments
Contactless Payments
Merchant Settlement & Reconciliation
Payment Operations
Payment Lifecycle Management

Merchant Platforms

Merchant Portal

## Description

The Test Specialist at HCL will be responsible for End-to-end functional testing using tools like Selenium in software testing projects. The primary objective will be to ensure the quality and reliability of software products through comprehensive testing procedures., Design, develop, execute, and maintain manual and automated test cases for functional, integration, system, regression, and end-to-end testing. Validate merchant onboarding journeys, Lloyds Accept application flows, payment processing, settlements, and terminal management capabilities. Execute testing across web, mobile (iOS & Android), API, and backend systems. Prepare detailed test plans, test scenarios, test cases, and test execution reports. Perform API testing and integration testing across internal and third-party platforms. Support SIT, UAT, FOV (First Occurrence Validation), production releases, and post-release verification activities. Validate business-critical payment processing and settlement workflows. Perform data validation, reconciliation, and operational testing to ensure end-to-end integrity. Identify, log, track, and verify defects through to closure using Jira or equivalent tools. Collaborate with developers and engineers to improve quality and test coverage throughout
the software development lifecycle. Support CI/CD pipelines and contribute to continuous testing practices. Participate in incident investigations, root cause analysis, and post-release reviews. Ensure adherence to Lloyds Banking Group security, governance, risk, and compliance requirements. Participate actively in Agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning


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