Software Developer

Job Description We are seeking an experienced Software Developer (Test Automation) to design, develop, and maintain automated testing solutions for enterprise applications and digital banking systems. The successful candidate will lead test automation initiatives, improve software quality, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable and secure software delivery. Key Responsibilities: Lead the design, development, maintenance, and optimisation of scalable test automation frameworks across web, mobile, API, file-based interfaces, and messaging systems. Develop and maintain automated test scripts and suites using Selenium, Playwright, Appium, Pytest, Postman, REST Assured, and Karate. Translate business requirements, functional specifications, and user stories into test strategies, test plans, test cases, BDD/Gherkin scenarios, and end-to-end automated test scripts. Perform functional, regression, integration, API, cross-browser, mobile, and user acceptance testing for digital banking applications and business workflows. Integrate automated testing frameworks into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Git, Bitbucket, and Docker to support continuous integration and delivery. Develop and maintain reusable automation components, test utilities, test data management processes, and framework documentation. Validate data integrity, test data quality, environment readiness, and end-to-end test coverage across upstream and downstream systems. Conduct defect triage, root-cause analysis, test result analysis, and quality reporting in collaboration with software developers, business analysts, and project stakeholders. Identify opportunities to improve test coverage, automation efficiency, execution speed, and overall software quality. Track defects, test execution progress, and release readiness using JIRA and other test management tools. Support Agile/Scrum development activities, including sprint planning, requirement reviews, test estimation, and release validation. Ensure that automated testing practices comply with applicable security, quality, and software development standards. Job Requirements : Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related discipline. Minimum 7–10 years of relevant experience in software testing, quality assurance, or test automation, including at least 4–5 years of hands-on test automation experience and prior experience leading automation initiatives. Strong programming skills in Java, Python, JavaScript, or Type Script. Proven experience in designing, developing, and maintaining automation frameworks, particularly Selenium with Java, Playwright, Appium, Cucumber/BDD, or Pytest. Strong experience in API and web service testing using Postman, REST Assured, SOAP UI, or Karate. Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, version control, and build or deployment tools such as Jenkins, Git, Bitbucket, and Docker. Experience in functional, regression, integration, end-to-end, cross-browser, and mobile application testing. Good understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC), software testing life cycle (STLC), Agile methodologies, defect management, and root-cause analysis. Experience in using JIRA or equivalent tools for defect tracking, test management, and project coordination. Ability to analyse complex requirements, identify testing risks, and develop effective automation strategies. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with developers, business analysts, QA teams, and other stakeholders.