Software Test Engineer

SourcingXPress; Chennai District; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software development firm in Chennai is seeking an experienced QA Automation Lead to design and maintain scalable automated testing frameworks for financial software applications. The role includes mentoring junior engineers and integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines. Candidates should have 5-9 years of QA automation experience and be proficient in languages such as Python and JavaScript. This position offers a dynamic environment focused on software reliability and quality assurance.

Qualifications

• 5-9 years of experience in QA automation.
• Proficient in test automation frameworks and scripting.
• Experience integrating tests into CI/CD systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain automated test frameworks.
• Lead development and execution of automated test plans.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Analyze test results and track defects.
• Mentor QA Automation Engineer I team members.

Skills

QA automation

Python

JavaScript

Test Complete

Selenium

Agile/Scrum

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Industry certifications (ISTQB, CSTE)

Tools

Jenkins

BitBucket

Postman

Job description

Company Overview

Company: Banyan Software

Website: Visit Website

Business Type: Enterprise

Company Type: Product

Business Model: B2B

Funding Stage: Bootstrapped

Industry: Software Development

Salary Range: ₹ 20-25 Lacs PA

Company: Banyan Software is a global software development and enterprise technology company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The company acquires, builds, and grows niche software businesses, providing long-term support to founders, teams, and customers. With a presence across North America, Europe, and Australia, Banyan focuses on delivering innovative, high-quality software solutions for businesses worldwide.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced QA Automation Lead to design, build, and maintain scalable automated testing frameworks for financial software applications. You will lead automation efforts across web, desktop, API, and database layers, mentor junior QA engineers, and ensure software reliability in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Role Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable, reusable automated test frameworks for web, desktop, API, and database testing across multiple financial software applications.
• Lead the development and execution of automated test plans in coordination with developers, QA team members, and product owners to ensure test coverage and software reliability.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and support fast feedback loops during feature development and deployment cycles.
• Write advanced automated scripts using languages such as Python, JavaScript, VBScript, or Java, leveraging tools like Test Complete, Selenium, Cypress, or equivalent.
• Analyze test results, track defects, and participate in root cause analysis to improve system quality and reliability.
• Contribute to test data strategy, environment configuration, and infrastructure setup for robust test automation execution.
• Mentor QA Automation Engineer I team members and promote best practices in coding standards, version control, and modular test development.
• Collaborate with security and compliance teams to integrate validation of controls aligned with FFIEC, NIST, or other applicable frameworks.
• Evaluate emerging automation tools and contribute to roadmap discussions for automation strategy and scalability.
• Drive test optimization by balancing speed, coverage, and maintainability in high-risk financial modules.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• 5-9 years of experience in QA automation, preferably in financial software or other regulated environments.
• Proficient in test automation frameworks and scripting languages (e.g., Test Complete, Selenium, JavaScript, Python).
• Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD systems (e.g., Jenkins, BitBucket).
• Solid understanding of software development life cycles, secure SDLC principles, and risk-based testing.
• Familiarity with testing APIs, web services, and backend systems using tools such as Postman.
• Strong debugging and diagnostic skills with the ability to analyze application logs, test output, and system behavior.
• Comfortable working in Agile/Scrum environments with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills, with experience contributing to team QA standards and peer reviews.

Education

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Industry certifications preferred (e.g., ISTQB Foundation, Certified Agile Tester, CAST, CSTE).