Senior Software Development Engineer in Test

S&P Global; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 2,750,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial technology company in Islamabad is looking for a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test. The role involves leading testing efforts, writing automated tests across various platforms, and collaborating closely with development teams. Ideal candidates will have strong programming skills, experience in automation testing, and a background in Agile methodologies. This position offers a dynamic environment to enhance your skills and career growth.

Benefits

Health & Wellness coverage

Flexible Downtime

Continuous Learning opportunities

Family Friendly Perks

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in software testing or development.
• Strong understanding of testing, coding, and debugging.
• Experience in programming using Python, C#, or Java.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a test lead, planning and assigning tasks to team members.
• Participates in functional, system, and regression testing.
• Demonstrates the ability to write automated test cases effectively.

Skills

Automation Testing

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Technical Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Equivalent qualification

Tools

Selenium

Git

CI/CD Tools

Job description

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

10

The Role: Senior Software Development Engineer in Test

The Team:

The Quality Engineering team works in partnership with other Technology Functions and the Business to ensure quality delivery of our products. The team works in an Agile environment and is located globally. The team is independent in driving all decisions and is responsible for continuously improving customer experience, revenue growth and operations enablement through quick turn-around of development of our products with high quality.

The Impact:

As a SDE in Test, you will make a key contribution in building solutions to test applications across Web/Windows/Mobile/API/Services/Mobile platforms and framing efficient data comparison methods. Your challenge will be reducing the “time to market” for products without compromising quality, by using automation and innovation. You will use a wide range of technologies and have the opportunity to interact with different internal teams.

What’s in it for you:

• Working with a team of highly skilled, ambitious and result-oriented professionals.
• Using a wide range of cutting-edge technology to innovate while testing.
• An ever-challenging environment to hone your existing skills in Automation, performance, service layer testing, SQL scripting etc.
• A great opportunity to think and execute like a developer while performing the role of QA.
• Being a part of an organization which values ‘Culture of Urgency’ and ‘Shift Left’ approaches.
• A plenty of skill building, knowledge sharing, and innovation opportunities.
• Building a fulfilling career with a global financial technology company.

Responsibilities:

• Acts as a test lead, planning the work of other testing staff and assigning tasks to meet project deadlines.
• Actively participates in functional, system, and regression testing activities.
• Utilizes strong testing skills to provide guidance and assist project staff in achieving testing goals.
• Demonstrates the ability to write automated test cases effectively, ensuring comprehensive coverage of application functionalities.
• Possesses a solid grasp of test automation tools, particularly record-based tools, to streamline testing processes.
• Participates in internal and cross-team meetings, project scoping, functional reviews, test specifications, and technical reviews for assigned projects in an Agile environment.
• Involved in requirements review and participates in architecture/design reviews with an emphasis on test automation and performance strategy, ensuring best practices are upheld.
• Collaborates closely with development teams to deliver business functionality on time and with the required quality that meets the acceptance criteria.
• Reviews and approves the work of project team members in writing scripts, expected results, test results, and defect descriptions. Ensures that standard methodologies are followed and that testing activities remain on schedule.
• Holds a strong understanding of object-oriented programming concepts, facilitating better communication with development teams and enhancing test design.

What We’re Looking For:

Must Have:

• 4+ Years of experience (for SDET III) in software testing or development with deep understanding of testing, coding and debugging procedures
• Strong communication skills and ability to produce clear, concise and detailed documentation
• Excellent problem solving, analytical and technical troubleshooting skills
• Experience with Test Data Management and mapping automated test code coverage
• Experience in developing Test Plans and Test Cases, engage in Exploratory Testing, creating and maintaining Defect Reports
• Experience in programming using Python/C#/Java or other languages
• Exposure to distributed source control systems such as Git
• Experience in design and development of automated tests using automation tools (e.g. Selenium, record based tools ) across the application layers (UI/Service/Data layers ) and root cause analysis
• Experience of testing in CI, DevOps, rolling deployment/upgrade model and is a plus
• Experience in advising team to identify automatable test cases at different layers (UI, Services and Data layer tests). Ability to working with developers to build automation/performance friendly code is highly desirable

Managerial Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of QA professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture
• Develop and implement a comprehensive QA strategy to meet organizational objectives.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement measures to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure and report on the effectiveness of QA processes.

Nice to have:

• Experience in refactoring and extending test automation/performance frameworks and suites as necessary
• Hands on experience on Salesforce or any other CRM is a plus
• Demonstrate ability to explain complex technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiences

Educational Requirement:

• Bachelor's or higher qualification in Computer Science, Information Systems or equivalent is preferred

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What’s In It For You?

Our Purpose:

Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.

Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.

Our People:

We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.

From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We’re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

Benefits:

We take care of you, so you cantake care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.

Our benefits include:

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.

• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.

• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.

• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.

• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.

• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected andengaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.

If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: [e-mail] and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.

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