QA Automation Engineer with Backend, Database Testing - Pune

Overview

Design, develop and execute automated and manual test solutions for enterprise financial applications, with a strong focus on backend, database and automation testing.

What you'll do

• Design, develop, maintain and execute automated and manual test solutions for enterprise applications.
• Develop automation frameworks and test utilities using Python, pywinauto and Shell scripting.
• Validate backend systems, APIs, data processing and batch workloads.
• Perform data validation and reconciliation using complex SQL queries across large-scale databases.
• Work closely with software engineers, business analysts and product owners to build quality into the software development lifecycle.
• Analyze requirements and create effective test scenarios, test cases and automation coverage.
• Troubleshoot production and client-reported issues through application and data analysis.
• Execute system, integration, regression and end-to-end testing activities.
• Validate system performance, reliability, scalability and security requirements.
• Communicate testing progress, risks, defects and results effectively to stakeholders.
• Support test planning, risk assessment and mitigation activities.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced Agile environment.

What you'll need

• 4–7 years of experience in software testing, with a strong focus on backend and automation testing.
• Strong hands-on experience in Python automation development, including desktop application automation using pywinauto.
• Strong financial services domain knowledge is required.
• Strong experience with Unix/Linux environments, including Shell scripting.
• Strong database testing experience, including SQL query development and optimization.
• Strong database testing experience, including data validation and reconciliation.
• Strong database testing experience, including database debugging and analysis.
• Strong database testing experience, including stored procedures, functions and database objects.
• Strong database testing experience, including working with large data volumes and complex schemas.
• Experience testing APIs, batch processes and backend services.
• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, defect lifecycle management and quality processes.
• Experience working with Agile Scrum methodologies and SAFe/Value Stream concepts.
• Experience with test management and defect tracking tools such as Jira, Zephyr Scale and Confluence/Wiki.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with global teams.
• Bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education, training or work experience.

Nice to have

• Capital markets or private equity experience (preferred).
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins.
• Exposure to cloud-native technologies and modern application architectures.
• Knowledge of API testing tools and automation frameworks.
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git/GitHub.
• Experience leveraging GitHub Copilot and Microsoft 365 Copilot.

Details

• Location: Pune, India.