Specialist Software Engineer - Test Automation

Societe Generale SA; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Société Générale in Bangalore offers a hybrid specialist software engineer role focused on test automation for payment open banking APIs. You will prepare functional tests for REST and SOAP APIs, including SEPA payments and PSD3 compliance, and design test scenarios with MockaX in a sandbox environment.

The position requires strong API testing knowledge, banking process awareness, and scripting skills (JavaScript/Python), with exposure to CI/CD tools like Jenkins and Git.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of testing methodologies (ISTQB, TMAP or similar).
• Experience in functional API testing (REST, SOAP).
• Knowledge of banking processes and PSD3/SEPA considerations.
• Familiarity with MockaX or similar tools.
• Ability to work with mock data and sandbox environments.
• Basic scripting in JavaScript or Python.
• Data formats: XML, JSON; SQL; and JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Load testing with JMeter and log analysis with Kibana.
• Understanding CI/CD processes (Jenkins, Git).
• English proficiency for documentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute functional tests for REST and SOAP APIs.
• Test new API modifications related to SEPA payments and PSD3 compliance.
• Design and implement test scenarios and scripts using MockaX.
• Work in a Sandbox environment with mock data.
• Cover testing for 30+ APIs.
• Collaborate with development teams to identify defects and propose solutions.
• Document test results and provide reporting.

Skills

API testing

REST API

SOAP API

ISTQB/TMAP

MockaX

JavaScript

Python

SQL

JMeter

Kibana

CI/CD

Jenkins

Git

Banking processes

English proficiency

Tools

MockaX

Jenkins

Git

JMeter

Kibana

Job description

# Specialist Software Engineer - Test AutomationApply---Bangalore, IndiaHybridReference 2600006BStart date ImmediatelyPublication date 2026/10/05## Responsibilities**Job Description – Payment Open Banking - Test Automation Engineer****Key Responsibilities:*** Prepare and execute functional tests for two types of APIs: + Regulatory APIs (e.g., SEPA payments, PSD3 requirements) + Business APIs (e.g., accounting systems, communication with other banks)* Test new API modifications related to: + SEPA payments + PSD3 compliance + Transaction history* Design and implement test scenarios and scripts using MockaX (KB-specific technology).* Work in a Sandbox environment with mock data.* Cover testing for more than 30 APIs.* Collaborate with development teams to identify defects and propose solutions.* Document test results and provide reporting.## Profile required**Requirements:*** Knowledge of testing methodologies (ISTQB, TMAP...)* Experience in functional API testing (REST, SOAP).* Knowledge of banking processes and regulations (SEPA, PSD3 is a plus).* Familiarity with testing technologies (MockaX or similar tools).* Ability to work with mock data and sandbox environments.* Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving ability.* Basic scripting knowledge (e.g., JavaScript, Python) is an advantage.* Data formats and scripting: XML, JSON, SQL, JavaScript/TypeScript* Load testing: JMeter* Monitoring and log analysis: Kibana**Nice to Have:*** Experience testing in large banking systems.* Knowledge of CI/CD processes and tools (Jenkins, Git).* English proficiency for reading documentation.## 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 Société Générale, 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.**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.