Software Engineer in Test

Job Description

Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test) with strong expertise in Automation Framework Development, Database Testing , and a solid understanding of Investment Banking domain processes . The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust automation frameworks and ensuring end-to-end quality of complex financial applications. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain automation test frameworks using Java, Selenium, and Cucumber (BDD) . Perform Database Testing and validate backend data using complex SQL queries . Work closely with developers, business analysts, and QA teams to understand functional and technical requirements. Develop and execute API and UI automation scripts for regression and integration testing. Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies ? sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives. Conduct test data preparation, environment setup , and test execution for multiple releases. Identify, log, and track defects; perform root cause analysis for recurring issues. Ensure adherence to QA best practices and contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes. Collaborate with stakeholders in the Investment Banking domain to validate complex workflows (e.g., trade lifecycle, settlements, risk management, reference data). Technical Skills: Programming Languages: Java (strong proficiency required) Automation Tools: Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber (BDD), TestNG / JUnit Database Skills: Strong hands-on experience in SQL , writing complex queries, joins, stored procedures, and validations API Testing Tools: RestAssured / Postman / SOAPUI Build & CI/CD Tools: Maven, Jenkins, Git / Bitbucket Defect Management Tools: Jira / ALM / Zephyr Framework Design: Page Object Model (POM), Hybrid frameworks Domain Expertise: Investment Banking (Trade lifecycle, Corporate Actions, Risk & Compliance, or Settlements)