Sr Software Dev Engineer Test II

MetLife; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services company is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test to ensure the quality of deliverables through automated testing. Responsibilities include collaborating with engineers to write test automation code and lead test strategies. The ideal candidate will have 5-6 years of experience in software testing, a strong understanding of Agile practices, and proficiency in tools like Docker and Jenkins. This position is based in Hyderabad, India and offers opportunities for innovation in testing processes.

Qualifications

• 5 to 6 years of related work experience delivering large, complex projects.
• Strong understanding of SDLC and quality processes.
• Experience with functional, regression, and user acceptance testing.

Responsibilities

• Write efficient test automation code and manual tests.
• Develop and document automated testing frameworks and tools.
• Lead planning of test strategies and acceptance criteria.

Skills

Test automation code

Agile frameworks

Test-First practices (TDD)

Behavior-Driven Development (BDD)

Collaboration

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science or Information Systems

Tools

Docker

Selenium Grid

Jenkins

Azure

Tosca

Job description

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About the Role

MetLife is the leading provider of Group Benefits. The Group Disability technology organization is a diverse team of technologists working to put the customer at the center. As a Senior Software Dev Engineer Tester you will conduct thorough, hands‑on testing to ensure the functionality and quality of our deliverables, working closely with developers, product owners, and stakeholders to identify and resolve issues.

As a Senior Software Engineer in Test, you will design, develop, implement, and maintain solutions supporting Disability & Absence products that provide income protection to millions of employees across the United States. You will collaborate closely with Scrum Lead, Product Owner, and ART Leadership, impacting every part of the system and iterating to deliver the best for our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with software engineers to write efficient test automation code using coding standards and best practices; write manual tests where automation is not supported.
• Assist in Software Architectural Design.
• Develop, enhance and document automated testing framework, tools, and dashboards.
• Lead planning and documentation of test strategies and acceptance criteria based on customer needs.
• Lead and participate in test execution (new builds and regression), test suite grooming, analyze reports, troubleshoot & investigate failures; perform peer reviews of automation codebase.
• Investigate, diagnose and repair problems, testing bugs, and manage bug reports.
• Understand business processes at the feature level to proactively look for ways to innovate and improve the testing process for efficiencies.

Desired Behaviors

• A self‑starter capable of acting independently and proactively with minimal management oversight.
• Ability to work across cultures and geographies to encourage the team to adopt best practices.

Education

• BS/MS in Computer Science or Information Systems.

Experience

5 to 6 years of related work experience delivering large, complex projects with demonstrated technical leadership.

Technical Skills (Required)

• 7+ years in related work experience successfully delivered on large, complex projects, with technical leadership.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, software development methodologies, and quality processes.
• Experience with functional, regression, integration, system, and user acceptance testing.
• Proficient in writing clear, concise, and comprehensive test plans and test cases.
• Experience in Test‑First practices (TDD) and Behavior‑Driven Development (BDD).
• Familiarity with Agile frameworks and regression testing.
• Experience with Tosca and Azure.

Technical Skills (Preferred)

• Disability product experience or Insurance industry knowledge.
• Experience with DevSecOps processes/tools and AI/Co‑Pilot.
• Experience testing Web, Mobile, Data‑Intensive and Responsive Web Design applications.
• Experience working in cross‑functional, multi‑location teams.
• Experience with SAFe, Agile methodology, tools, and Agile integration with Waterfall.

Additional Critical Requirements

• SAFE.
• Collaboration.
• Communication/Presentation.
• Agile Practices.
• DevSecOps, CI/CD.
• Collaboration Tools.
• Product/Business/Industry Knowledge.
• Database Development tools.
• System and Technology Integration.
• Code testing, evaluation and peer review.
• Technical Troubleshooting.

Languages & Tools

• Automated test writing & execution.
• Integration and testing tools (e.g., Docker, Selenium Grid, Jenkins, Lettuce, Cucumber).

About MetLife

Recognized on Fortune magazine’s list of the “World’s Most Admired Companies” and Fortune World’s 25 Best Workplaces™, MetLife is one of the world’s leading financial services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Our purpose is simple – to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future.