Software Test Engineer – Automation & Performance (QA Test Engineer)

5100 Kyndryl Solutions Private Limited; Karnataka; Hybrid; INR 1,500,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Kyndryl is seeking an experienced QA/Test Automation specialist to design, build, and maintain high‑volume test automation for mainframe modernization. You will ensure software quality across functional, API, and performance testing while integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities include validating APIs, microservices, databases, and third‑party integrations, plus collaborating with Engineering, DevOps, and Business teams to drive quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of QA/Test Automation experience in Agile/DevOps.
• Hands‑on testing across functional, regression, automation, API/integration, and performance areas.
• Proficiency in Java, Python, JavaScript, or C# with Selenium/Playwright/Cypress.
• Experience with REST Assured, Postman, and performance tools; strong CI/CD knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Functional testing: create and execute test scenarios including regression and UAT.
• Test automation: build and maintain automation frameworks and scripts.
• Performance testing: run load, stress, and scalability assessments.
• API & Integration testing: validate APIs, microservices, databases, messaging systems.
• CI/CD & Continuous Testing: integrate tests into pipelines and gate quality.
• Defect & Quality management: track defects and ensure release readiness.
• Collaborate with Engineering, DevOps, Infrastructure, and Business teams.

Skills

Java

Python

JavaScript

Selenium

Playwright

Cypress

REST Assured

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, MCA, or related field

Tools

Postman

JMeter

LoadRunner

Git

CI/CD

SQL

Job description

Who We Are

At Kyndryl, we run and reimagine the mission‑critical technology systems that drive advantage for the world’s leading businesses. We are at the heart of progress; with proven expertise and a continuous flow of AI‑powered insight, enabling smarter decisions, faster innovation, and a lasting competitive edge. For our people—Kyndryls—that means doing purposeful work that powers human progress. Join us and experience a flexible, supportive environment where your well‑being is prioritized and your potential can thrive.

The Role

Your role: Bring your specialist knowledge and experience to a company managing 50% of the world’s MIPS and play a critical role in our modernization mission. You’ll be in good company among our global community of experts leading the future of mainframe modernization. Experts who share knowledge openly and collaborate freely. In this role, you’ll design, build and maintain the high‑volume business logic that runs on the mainframe. At the same time you’ll play a key role in refactoring legacy code to enable modern cloud and mobile applications to seamlessly interact with the mainframe’s core data.

What you will do

• Functional Testing: Create and execute functional, regression, integration, UAT, and end‑to‑end test scenarios.
• Test Automation: Develop and maintain automation frameworks, regression suites, API testing, and test scripts.
• Performance Testing: Execute load, stress, scalability, and performance testing; identify bottlenecks and optimization areas.
• API & Integration Testing: Validate APIs, microservices, databases, messaging systems, and third‑party integrations.
• CI/CD & Continuous Testing: Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines and enforce quality gates.
• Defect & Quality Management: Manage defects, validate fixes, track quality metrics, and ensure release readiness.
• Collaboration: Work closely with Engineering, DevOps, Infrastructure, and Business teams to drive quality outcomes.

Your future at Kyndryl

Every position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career, from Junior System Administrator to Architect. We have opportunities for Cloud Hyperscalers that you won’t find anywhere else, including hands‑on experience, learning opportunities, and the chance to certify in all four major platforms. One of the benefits of Kyndryl is that we work with clients in a variety of industries, from banking to retail. Whether you want to broaden your knowledge base or narrow your scope and specialize in a specific sector, you can findyourated with Who You Are.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, MCA, or related field with 10–15 years of QA/Test Automation experience.
• Hands‑on experience in functional, regression, automation, API/integration, and performance testing within Agile/DevOps environments.
• Proficiency in Java, Python, JavaScript, or C#, along with automation tools such as Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or Appium.
• Experience with REST Assured/Postman, performance testing tools (JMeter, LoadRunner, Gatling/k6), Git, CI/CD, SQL, and test management tools.
• Knowledge of web, mobile, accessibility, security testing, including OWASP and SAST/DAST concepts.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, collaboration, documentation, and quality ownership skills.

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

• Experience in AI Quality Engineering, including validation of AI applications, copilots, and agents for accuracy, safety, reliability, and performance.
• Hands‑on exposure to AI‑assisted testing, prompt evaluation, benchmark creation, hallucination testing, and agent security validation.
• Experience using AI tools for test generation, automation, code review, defect triage, and reporting.
• Knowledge of microservices, enterprise integrations, Azure/AWS/GCP, and modern cloud‑native architectures.
• Familiarity with LangChain, LangGraph, Semantic Kernel, GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, or similar AI platforms.
• Industry experience in BFSI, Retail, Healthcare, or manufacturing, along with relevant QA, Cloud, or Automation certifications.

Being You

The “Kyn” in Kyndryl means kinship, which represents the strong bonds we have with each other, our customers and our communities.

We focus on ensuring all Kyndryls feel included and we welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.

Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We believe in growth, and we’re excited to see what you can bring. At Kyndryl, employee feedback has told us that our number one driver of employee engagement is belonging. That sense of belonging — being a valued, respected, trusted member of the team — is fundamental to our culture and fueling great experiences for our customers. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you the ability to thrive and contribute to our culture of empathy and shared success. That’s The Kyndryl Way.

What You Can Expect

Your career with us isn’t just a job—it’s an adventure with purpose. We offer a dynamic, hybrid‑friendly culture that supports your well‑being and empowers you to grow. Our Be Well programs are thoughtfully designed to support your financial, mental, physical and social health—because we know that when you feel your best, you do your best. From your very first day, you’ll dive into impactful work that powers the systems our customers rely on every day. You won’t just contribute—you’ll make a difference, tackling meaningful projects that sharpen your skills and fuel your growth. We’re here to champion your journey. With powerful tools to chart your career path, personalized development goals aligned with your ambitions, and continuous feedback to keep you inspired and on track, you’ll have everything you need to thrive and evolve. You’ll develop in‑demand skills to grow your career and achieve your ambitions with access to cutting‑edge learning opportunities—from certifications with Microsoft, Google, and Amazon to coaching and hands‑on experiences. And through it all, you’ll be part of a culture that values empathy, restless learning, and a devotion to shared success. We want you to thrive here—and we’re committed to helping you do just that.

At Kyndryl, we achieve progress the world depends on, with purpose. Beginning with the purpose that matters to you. Because here, you will be a culture designed with purpose. With designed one that rest…?