Software Test Engineer

Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited, operating Kotak811 as a digital bank, is seeking a Software Test Engineer in Bengaluru. You will test web and mobile applications, collaborate across teams, and ensure quality through manual and API testing, with emphasis on regression and performance checks.

The role requires 2–5 years of QA experience, familiarity with Postman/JMeter, SQL basics, and ISTQB certification is a plus. Join our dynamic QA team in a fast-paced digital banking environment.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of QA experience with hands-on testing across web and mobile apps.
• Strong knowledge of test design techniques and SDLC models.
• Proficient in API testing tools (Postman, JMeter) and browser DevTools.
• Experience with SQL queries and basic automation concepts.
• ISTQB certification or equivalent considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare test data and environments; build and execute test plans and cases.
• Identify defects, track with a bug tool, and verify fixes with developers.
• Perform regression and performance testing to ensure stability.
• Collaborate with product, design and engineering to ensure coverage.
• Hands-on with SQL/NoSQL databases and production support.

Skills

Manual testing

Web/mobile testing

SDLC & defect life cycle

Agile QA

SQL queries

Automation concepts

Debugging

Education

ISTQB certification

Tools

Postman

JMeter

Charles

ADB/DevTools

Bugzilla

Job description

About Us:

Kotak811 is a completely digital, in-your-phone, mobile bank. It was founded in 2016 to help India adapt, evolve, and eventually overcome the barrier of digital banking and make it accessible to all. Our sole aim is to bring you the excitement and ease of digital banking with the trust and reassurance of Kotak Mahindra Bank’s experience and legacy. Incubated by Kotak Mahindra Bank, Kotak811 is where innovation meets banking to offer the user the most seamless banking experience there has ever been. (Kotak 811 is a digital zero balance savings account that can be opened online by everyone (Indian residents only) which acts as a one-stop solution for all your financial needs and day to-day transactions.) (Kotak 811 is a digital zero balance savings account that can be opened online by everyone (Indian residents only) which acts as a one-stop solution for all your financial needs and day to-day transactions.)

Equal Employment Opportunity

All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by the state, or local law. Kotak 811, is committed to providing equal employment opportunities

Job Title

Software Test Engineer

Roles & Responsibilities

• Prepare test data and test environments This is an Internal document.
• Conduct thorough testing of software applications to identify defects, inconsistencies, and usability issues.
• Create and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts and test case reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and designers, to understand project requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Execute regression tests to identify and address potential regression issues after code changes.
• Perform performance testing to ensure software stability and responsiveness.
• Continuously monitor and improve the QA process to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Troubleshoot and analyze issues found during testing, and collaborate with the development team to ensure timely resolution.
• Hands on with SQL/No SQL databases
• Production support

Qualifications

• 2-5 Years work experience in QA
• Strong background knowledge and hands‑on experience on manual testing concepts, test case design techniques, SDLC models, Defect life cycle, etc
• Strong testing skills in Web /Mobile (both native and web) application
• Experience with browser DevTools/ADB/Proxy tools (Charles/Postman etc)
• Experience with API testing tools like Postman, JMeter, etc
• Experience with Agile frameworks and QA methodologies
• Experience using bug tracking tools like JIRA, Bugzilla, Nice to have
• Knowledge of basic SQL queries
• Experience using automated testing tools
• Familiarity with programming languages (Java, Javascript)
• ISTQB certified
• This is an Internal document.

Experience Level

Mid Level