Staff Software Quality Engineer 1

SBS; Dadri; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

SBS is seeking an experienced Lead Automation Test Engineer to drive automation testing for digital banking applications. The role covers Web, Mobile, and API automation with Java, Playwright, and Appium, and includes mentoring the team in an Agile setting.

The ideal candidate will have 8–10 years in QA and test automation, including leadership, and will leverage AI-powered tools to enhance test design and execution. Banking security and regulatory standards knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years in Software Quality Assurance and Test Automation, with lead responsibilities.
• Hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver, Playwright, and Appium for Web, Mobile, and API testing.
• Proficiency in Java, JavaScript, or TypeScript and API automation tooling (Playwright API, Rest Assured, Postman).
• Experience using AI-powered testing tools for test case generation and optimization.
• Strong knowledge of REST, SOAP, GraphQL, JSON, XML, OAuth2, JWT, API gateways and microservices.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (GitLab/GitHub/Azure DevOps/Jenkins) and test automation frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation testing initiatives across Web, Mobile, and API apps.
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks using Playwright and best practices.
• Define automation strategy, coding standards, framework architecture, and quality metrics.
• Develop and execute automated functional, regression, smoke, and end-to-end tests.
• Automate REST API testing using Playwright API, Rest Assured, or Postman; build mobile automation with Appium.
• Integrate automation suites with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI).
• Mentor team members, review automation code, and promote best practices in test automation.
• Analyze results, troubleshoot failures, and drive continuous improvements in coverage and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with banking security, regulatory, and quality standards.

Skills

Selenium WebDriver

Playwright

Appium

Java/JavaScript/TypeScript

AI-assisted testing

Agile methodologies

Leadership

SDLC/STLC

Test automation strategy

Tools

Playwright

Rest Assured

Postman

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI

Docker

Kubernetes

BrowserStack

LambdaTest

JMeter

Job description

Position Overview

We are looking for an experienced Lead Automation Test Engineer to drive automation testing for digital banking applications. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in Web, Mobile, and API automation, hands-on experience with Java, Appium Selenium, and knowledge of AI-powered testing. The role involves leading automation strategy, mentoring team members, and ensuring high-quality software delivery in an Agile environment.

Job Responsibilties

Responsibilities

• Lead automation testing initiatives across Web, Mobile, and API applications.
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, reusable automation frameworks using Playwright and industry best practices.
• Define automation strategy, coding standards, framework architecture, and quality metrics.
• Develop and execute automated functional, regression, smoke, sanity, integration, and end-to-end test suites.
• Automate REST API testing using Playwright API, Rest Assured, Postman, or similar tools.
• Build and maintain mobile automation frameworks using Appium for Android and iOS platforms.
• Integrate automation suites with CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Developers, DevOps, and QA teams throughout the SDLC.
• Review automation code, mentor team members, and promote best practices in test automation.
• Analyze automation results, troubleshoot failures, and drive continuous improvements in test coverage and execution efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with banking security, regulatory, and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in Software Quality Assurance and Test Automation, with 24 years in a Lead role.
• Strong hands-on experience in leveraging Generative AI to accelerate software testing and automation throughout the SDLC.
• Strong hands-on experience in Selenium WebDriver, Playwright, and Appium for Web, Mobile, and Cross-browser automation.
• Strong experience in API automation using Playwright API, Rest Assured, Postman, or similar tools.
• Proficiency in Java, JavaScript, or TypeScript.
• Experience with Web, Mobile (Android/iOS), API, and Microservices testing.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Gitlab, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI.
• Strong knowledge of REST, SOAP, GraphQL, JSON, XML, OAuth2, JWT, API Gateway, and Microservices architecture.
• Experience implementing BDD/TDD frameworks using Cucumber or similar tools.
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies, SDLC/STLC, Git, SQL, and defect management tools such as Jira.
• Experience using AI-powered tools (ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, KIRO) for test case generation, automation development, code optimization, and defect analysis.
• Strong knowledge of Banking/Financial Services (BFSI) applications, secure transaction workflows, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, AWS/Azure, BrowserStack/LambdaTest.
• Knowledge of Performance Testing (JMeter), Security Testing, Accessibility Testing, and Visual Regression Testing.
• Excellent leadership, mentoring, stakeholder management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Good to have experience testing Digital Banking, Internet Banking, Mobile Banking, Payments, Loans, Cards, and Customer Management applications.
• Good to have Knowledge of Banking APIs, transaction processing, KYC/AML workflows, and financial regulatory compliance.
• Good to have experience validating secure financial transactions and end-to-end banking business processes.