AVP, Software Engineer in Test, Core Banking Technology, Group Technology

China, Beijing Branch; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

DBS Bank Asia Hub in Singapore is seeking an AVP Software Engineer in Test to lead planning, design and execution of testing for Core Banking and integrations. You will implement AI-powered test case generation and automation frameworks, ensuring robust validation across APIs, UI, files and messaging flows.

The role requires 10+ years in software testing, strong Core Banking knowledge, and hands-on automation with Java, SQL and leading tools.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software testing with leadership and automation
• Strong understanding of Core Banking systems and data structures
• Experience with AI-assisted testing and test data generation
• Experience with API, UI, and mainframe-related testing
• Proficiency in Java and SQL, and scripting
• Familiarity with Jira or similar test-management tools
• Knowledge of Agile SDLC and defect-management processes
• Graduation degree or higher in Computer Science/IT/Engineering

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, preparation and execution of testing activities for Core Banking solutions
• Design, develop and maintain automated testing capabilities and data patterns
• Coordinate testing across APIs, UI, file-based interfaces and messaging queues
• Improve automation coverage and track progress with dashboards and metrics
• Ensure timely completion of testing activities and quality of deliverables

Skills

Test automation

Java programming

SQL

Agile testing

API testing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

Playwright

Selenium

Karate

Postman

Jira

Job description

Business Function

Group Technology and Operations enables and empowers the Bank with an efficient, nimble and resilient infrastructure through a focus on productivity, quality and control, technology, people capability and innovation.

Job Purpose

As an AVP Software Engineer in Test, you will act as a Test Lead responsible for planning, preparing, coordinating and executing testing activities for Core Banking solutions and their integrations.

The successful candidate is expected to understand the testing strategy defined for the program and translate it into effective test plans, test scenarios and test cases. The role will focus on preparing the required testing toolset, including AI-powered test case generation, test data generation and other testing accelerators.

The candidate will be responsible for designing, developing and maintaining automated testing capabilities covering test execution, validation and assertion, while ensuring that the required testing tools, environments and data are accurate and fit for purpose.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand the testing strategy defined for the program and translate it into test plans, test scenarios, detailed test cases and test data patterns.
• Coordinate and execute functional and non-functional testing across Core Banking applications and integrated systems.
• Prepare and maintain the required testing toolset, including AI-powered test case generation, test data generation and other testing accelerators.
• Identify suitable test cases for automation and continuously improve automation coverage.
• Execute testing across APIs, UI, file-based interfaces, messaging queues and s ervice m esh -based flows, across entire ecosystem of DBS applications.
• Properly track the progress on the preparation work, as well as on execution.
• Coordinate assigned testing activities with Business Analysts, Developers, Platform Teams, application teams and business users.
• Contribute to test-cycle completion reports, testing dashboards and automation metrics.
• Take full responsibility and accountability for the quality and timely completion of assigned testing activities.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience in software testing, including test leadership and hands-on test automation, in banking industry.
• Strong understanding of Core Banking systems, business processes, architecture, functionality and data structures.
• Knowledge and experience with the SunCBS solution by Sunline, including its architecture, functionality, data structures and integration patterns.
• Knowledge and experience with Finacle by Infosys as a Core Banking framework, including its architecture, functionality, data structures and integration patterns.
• Knowledge and experience in testing against mainframe-based systems, would be strong advantage.
• Experience in preparing test plans, test scenarios, detailed test cases, automated scripts and traceability matrices.
• Hands-on experience with automation tools and frameworks such as Playwright, Selenium, Karate, Postman or similar.
• Good understanding of AI-assisted software testing, test case generation, test data generation and test automation tools.
• Experience in prompt engineering, to use AI to ensure comprehensive testing scope coverage and robust assertion of success criteria.
• Experience working with s ervice m esh architecture , m icroservices architecture and distributed systems , m ainframe technology.
• Experience testing APIs, databases, batch processes, messaging queues and enterprise application integrations.
• Strong scripting or programming skills in Java or a comparable language.
• Good working knowledge of SQL and test data validation.
• Experience with Jira or similar test-management and defect-management tools.
• Good knowledge of Agile delivery, SDLC, testing methodologies and defect-management processes.
• Graduation degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or a related discipline.

Location

DBS Asia Hub

Job

Technology

Schedule

Regular

Employee Status

Full time