Senior Software Engineer

GSSTech Group; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

GSSTech Group is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with strong Node.js backend development and expertise in test automation to support critical business platforms within Risk & Compliance. The role focuses on building scalable modules and automating test cases for vendor-based applications, delivering high-quality solutions with minimal supervision.

The candidate will design, develop, and maintain backend services, collaborate with stakeholders, and ensure code quality through reviews and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software development.
• Strong proficiency in Node.js and backend development.
• Hands-on experience in test automation frameworks (preferably Playwright).
• Solid experience with MongoDB (design, queries, performance tuning).
• Experience working with vendor-based applications/integrations.
• Good understanding of SDLC and agile methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Node.js
• Build and enhance application modules/features independently or with minimal guidance
• Develop and execute automated test cases, particularly for vendor-based applications
• Utilize Playwright or similar tools for end-to-end test automation
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, and internal teams to gather requirements and deliver solutions
• Ensure code quality through best practices, code reviews, and testing frameworks
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance
• Work closely with Risk & Compliance teams to align technical solutions with business needs

Skills

Node.js

Test automation

Vendor integrations

SDLC & Agile

Problem solving

Communication

Autonomy

Tools

Playwright

MongoDB

Job description

We are looking for a highly skilled?Senior Software Engineer?with strong expertise in?Node.js development and test automation?to join our team supporting critical business platforms within Risk & Compliance. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing scalable modules and automating test cases for vendor-based applications, ensuring high-quality delivery with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services usingNode.js
• Build and enhance application modules/features independently or with minimal guidance
• Develop and executeautomated test cases, particularly for vendor-based applications
• UtilizePlaywrightor similar tools for end-to-end test automation
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, and internal teams to gather requirements and deliver solutions
• Ensure code quality through best practices, code reviews, and testing frameworks
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance
• Work closely with Risk & Compliance teams to align technical solutions with business needs

Required Skills & Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in software development
• Strong proficiency inNode.jsand backend development
• Hands-on experience intest automation frameworks(preferably Playwright)
• Solid experience withMongoDB(design, queries, performance tuning)
• Experience working withvendor-based applications/integrations
• Good understanding ofsoftware development lifecycle (SDLC)and agile methodologies
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred / Nice-to-Have:

• Experience inbanking or financial services domain
• Knowledge ofRetail Loansprocesses and systems
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Exposure to microservices architecture

Key Competencies:

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong ownership and accountability
• Effective collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Attention to detail and quality-focused mindset