Automation Tester

• Strong hands-on experience in Core Java and automation development

• Proven expertise in Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, and Cucumber (BDD)

• Experience with BDD frameworks and Gherkin scripting

• Hands-on experience with Maven and dependency management

• Strong understanding of Software Testing Lifecycle (STLC) and defect management processes

• Good knowledge of Oracle- SQL and ability to validate backend data

• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks using industry best practices

• Implement BDD-based test automation using tools such as Cucumber and Gherkin

• Develop and execute automated test scripts for project releases independently.

• Work closely with developers, product owners, and QA teams to ensure high-quality releases

• Contribute to test strategy, planning, estimation, and execution

• Perform defect analysis, debugging, and root cause identification

• Drive continuous improvement in test coverage, execution efficiency, and framework scalability

Some other highly valued skills may include:

• Experience in banking and payments domain, with hands-on exposure to transaction processing systems

• Familiarity with ISO 20022 SWIFT messaging standards (e.g., PACS, PAIN), Payment Scheme such as Faster Payment etc.

• Basic working knowledge of Unix/Linux commands

• Hands-on experience with web services and APIs (SOAP, REST, Microservices) using Spring framework

• Understanding of CI/CD and DevOps practices, including tools such as Jenkins and version control systems like Git

• Awareness of AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitLab Duo, GitHub Copilot)

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience working across global teams

• Ability to manage risks, dependencies, and timelines in a fast-paced delivery environment

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.

The role is based out of Pune.

Purpose of the role

To design, develop, and execute testing strategies to validate functionality, performance, and user experience, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve defects, and continuously improve testing processes and methodologies, to ensure software quality and reliability. 

Accountabilities

• Development and implementation of comprehensive test plans and strategies to validate software functionality and ensure compliance with established quality standards.
• Creation and execution automated test scripts, leveraging testing frameworks and tools to facilitate early detection of defects and quality issues.         .
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams to analyse requirements, participate in design discussions, and contribute to the development of acceptance criteria, ensuring a thorough understanding of the software being tested.
• Root cause analysis for identified defects, working closely with developers to provide detailed information and support defect resolution.
• Collaboration with peers, participate in code reviews, and promote a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing.
• Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations, and actively contribute to the organization's technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth.

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