Software Development Engineer in Test II

Role Purpose

 The QA Engineer is responsible for ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of enterprise-level applications, particularly within financial and backend systems. This role involves designing and executing comprehensive testing strategies, developing automation frameworks, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions. The individual will act as a quality advocate, providing guidance on QA processes, improving testing efficiency, and ensuring adherence to industry standards and best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of end-to-end QA activities, including requirement analysis, test planning, execution, and reporting.
• Collaborate with Technology Leads, Product Managers, and Business Teams to align testing strategies with business goals.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test cases, particularly for APIs and backend systems.
• Define and implement test strategies, frameworks, and processes to improve overall testing efficiency and coverage.
• Perform manual and automated testing for enterprise-class, financial, middleware, and backend applications.
• Analyze complex system behaviors and develop detailed test plans to ensure comprehensive validation.
• Execute API testing using tools like Postman and automate using frameworks such as Rest Assured with Java.
• Conduct UI testing and automation (where applicable) using tools like Selenium WebDriver.
• Write and execute SQL queries for data validation and backend verification.
• Debug application issues using server logs and backend diagnostics.
• Coordinate testing activities across application enhancements and technical operations.
• Participate actively in Agile ceremonies such as stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
• Track defects, manage test cases, and report issues using tools like JIRA, ALM, TestRail, or X-Ray.
• Communicate project status updates, including risks, progress, KPIs, and quality metrics to stakeholders.

Key Skills, experience and Competencies

• 5–8 years of experience in Quality Assurance and Testing, with at least 2 years of hands-on automation experience.
• Strong expertise in manual testing of enterprise and financial applications, including middleware and backend systems.
• Proficiency in API testing tools such as Postman and SOAP UI.
• Hands-on experience in API automation using Rest Assured with Java.
• Familiarity with UI testing and automation tools like Selenium WebDriver.
• Strong knowledge of SQL for writing and understanding complex queries and stored procedures.
• Experience working with Unix/Linux environments.
• Exposure to backend automation, batch job testing, and log-based debugging.
• Good understanding of Agile methodologies and QA best practices.
• Experience with test management and defect tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, ALM, TestRail, X-Ray).
• Knowledge of AWS or cloud platforms is an added advantage.
• Understanding of financial systems, payment gateways, e-wallets, and related workflows.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and ownership mindset.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment.
• Working knowledge on Agentic AI with Github Co-pilot or relevant such AI tool.

Qualifications (if required)

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications in QA, Automation Testing, or Agile methodologies are a plus.