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Engineering Excellence GenAI -Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with a strong background in banking and financial services, coupled with expertise in leveraging AI for test automation. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our banking applications by designing, developing, and maintaining automated testing frameworks. This role requires a blend of technical proficiency, domain knowledge, and innovative thinking to drive efficiency and accuracy in testing processes.
Key Responsibilities:
Test Automation Development:
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Design and implement robust, scalable, and maintainable test automation frameworks using AI-driven tools and technologies.
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Develop automated test scripts for functional, regression testing of banking applications.
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Ability to identify the scope and E2E delivery of Automation.
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Maintenance of Automation framework and repository.
AI Integration:
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Utilize AI and machine learning models to optimize test case generation, execution, and defect prediction.
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Implement AI-based solutions for intelligent test data generation and anomaly detection.
Banking Domain Expertise:
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Apply knowledge of banking processes, regulations, and workflows to ensure comprehensive test coverage especially with Disputes workflow.
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Collaborate with business analysts and product owners to understand banking requirements and translate them into effective test strategies.
Quality Assurance:
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Analyze requirements of projects, develop test plans, design test cases for broad range of systems and applications and ensure they meet specified standards and end-user requirements.
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Serve as a SME and drive standards, compliance, strategic automation for development tools/frameworks to further improve architecture while driving value.
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Ensure end-to-end quality of banking applications by identifying risks, creating test plans, and executing test cases.
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Perform test data requirement, analysis, test data creation and conditioning
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Monitor and report on test coverage, defect metrics, and overall application quality.
Collaboration:
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Work closely with development teams to integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines.
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Partner with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve issues early in the development lifecycle.
Continuous Improvement:
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Stay updated with emerging AI technologies and testing tools to continuously enhance testing processes.
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Drive innovation by introducing new methodologies and tools to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Technical Skills:
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Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, VB Script or JavaScript.
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Preferred programming experience with Pega.
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Extensive experience with test automation tools like Selenium, Playwright or UFT.
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Proficient Experience with tools such as ALM, JIRA, Zephyr, advanced excel features.
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Experience in using mainframe for testing and automation
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Experience in Oracle and SQL queries for test data mining, data generation & conditioning
Banking Domain Knowledge:
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Strong understanding of banking workflows, financial products, and regulatory requirements.
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Experience testing banking applications such as loan management systems, payment gateways, or risk management platforms.
Automation/GenAI Expertise:
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Experience in BDD/TDD, Cucumber framework development
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Experience in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines with tools like Jenkins.
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Hands on experience in API testing tools like Postman or SOAPUI.
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Understanding of deep learning fundamentals, RAG and LLMs
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Experience of API development and integration of models through APIs.
Soft Skills:
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Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
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Strong communication and collaboration abilities to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Education and Experience:
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
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4+ years of experience as an SDET or QA Automation Engineer
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Technology
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Applications Development
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Full time
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Please see the requirements listed above.
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For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
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