Lead Software Engineer - Test Automation

United States Digital Space LLC; Karnataka; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Societe Generale is seeking a Test Automation Engineer to design, implement, and maintain automated tests, with a focus on high-quality outcomes and performance validation. The role involves collaborating with the testing team, utilizing MochaX, Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, and other tools to ensure robust test coverage and efficient test execution.

The candidate will work with logging and analytics tools like Kibana, and contribute to test documentation and positive/negative scenario execution

Qualifications

• Experience in software testing with a focus on test automation.
• Knowledge of performance testing (Perf) is a plus.
• Ability to design and execute both positive and negative test scenarios.
• Familiarity with testing methodologies (ISTQB, TMAP, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality automated tests covering positive and negative scenarios.
• Perform performance tests to optimize applications.
• Document test plans and results for transparency with business analyses.
• Collaborate in daily stand-ups and use Confluence for business analyses.

Skills

Test automation

Test design

ISTQB knowledge

Tools

MochaX

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

GIT

JMeter

XML

JSON

JavaScript/TypeScript

Kibana

Job description

Responsibilities

Job Description – Test Automation Engineer

Prerequisites

• Experience in software testing with a strong focus on test automation .
• Knowledge and hands‑on experience with performance (PERF) testing is an advantage.
• Ability to design and execute both positive and negative test scenarios.
• Knowledge of testing methodologies (ISTQB, TMAP…)​

Profile required

Technical Skills

• MochaX (testing framework)
• Kubernetes (K8S) – familiarity with containerization and deployment
• PostgreSQL – database management and queries
• GIT – version control
• Load testing: JMeter
• Data formats and scripting: XML, JSON, SQL, JavaScript/TypeScript
• Monitoring and log analysis: Kibana

Collaboration Model

• Daily stand‑up with the testing team (approx. 15 minutes around 09:00). – this is questinable.
• Business analyses available in Confluence .
• Screenshots necessary for test preparation will be provided.

Expected Outcomes

• High‑quality automated tests covering positive and negative scenarios.
• Performance tests ensuring application optimization.

Clear and transparent test documentation aligned with business analyses

Why join us

*“We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status”.*

Business insight

At the company, we are convinced that people are drivers of change, and that the world of tomorrow will be shaped by all their initiatives, from the smallest to the most ambitious. Whether you’re joining us for a period of months, years or your entire career, together we can have a positive impact on the future. Creating, daring, innovating, and taking action are part of our DNA. If you too want to be directly involved, grow in a stimulating and caring environment, feel useful on a daily basis and develop or strengthen your expertise, you will feel right at home with us!

Still hesitating?

You should know that our employees can dedicate several days per year to solidarity actions during their working hours, including sponsoring people struggling with their orientation or professional integration, participating in the financial education of young apprentices, and sharing their skills with charities. There are many ways to get involved.

We are committed to support accelerating our Group’s ESG strategy by implementing ESG principles in all our activities and policies. They are translated in our business activity (ESG assessment, reporting, project management or IT activities), our work environment and in our responsible practices for environment protection.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are an equal opportunities employer and we are proud to make diversity a strength for our company. Societe Generale is committed to recognizing and promoting all talents , regardless of their beliefs, age, disability, parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, gender identity, sexual orientation, membership of a political, religious, trade union or minority organisation, or any other characteristic that could be subject to discrimination.