Senior QA Automation Engineer (SDET)

Project description

Our client is a leading global Financial Market data provider who runs a number of change programs to deliver high-quality software that connects Financial Markets across the globe in a real-time, high frequency, and low-latency data management chain. The projects are technically challenging in an environment that is very engaging. The Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) team supports platforms delivery by ensuring high-quality, reliable, and scalable software solutions through modern automation testing practices. The role focuses on automated testing of integration services, APIs, reporting capabilities, and business-critical platform functionality across enterprise systems. The environment includes SQL Server, C#.NET, Python, AWS, and CI/CD-based delivery pipelines, with strong focus on automation, AI-assisted testing, and continuous quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated testing frameworks and test suites.
• Create API, integration, backend, regression, and data validation tests.
• Support CI/CD integration and automation improvements.
• Collaborate closely with developers, business analysts, and DevOps teams.
• Validate complex business logic and reporting requirements.
• Analyze defects, troubleshoot issues, and support root cause analysis.
• Improve testing efficiency through automation and AI-assisted tooling.
• Contribute to quality standards, documentation, and testing best practices.

SKILLS

Must have

• Strong experience in automation testing.
• Good programming skills in C#.NET, Python, or Java.
• Experience with API, backend, and integration testing.
• Knowledge of SQL Server and database validation.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.
• Understanding of SDLC, Agile delivery, and software testing methodologies.
• Exposure to AWS, Angular, Terraform, Ansible, Sybase.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Exposure to cloud platforms and AI-assisted testing approaches is beneficial.

Nice to have

• Financial services experience is preferred.