Software Engineer in Test (Mumbai)

Job Description: Automation Testing Position Overview As an Assistant Manager in the Global Markets (GM) IT department, you will serve as a technical authority responsible for driving the evolution of our quality assurance ecosystem. This role goes beyond traditional automation; you will be a catalyst for innovation, merging deep-dive automation mastery with AI-driven methodologies to accelerate release cycles and maximize productivity. You will design, architect, and implement scalable, high-performance test automation frameworks (UI, API, and Integration) that ensure the stability of our market-leading Global Markets IT applications. Located in Mumbai, this role is pivotal in our global partnership to deliver world-class financial technology solutions. Job Responsibilities 1. Framework Architecture & Design End-to-End Design: Architect and maintain robust, modular, and scalable test automation frameworks for UI, API, and Integration testing. Tooling & Patterns: Select and implement top-tier tools (e.g., Selenium) and industry-standard design patterns (Page Object Model, Factory, Singleton, or BDD) to ensure high maintainability and minimal code duplication. Data & Version Control: Develop automated solutions for test data management (setup/cleanup) and design modular repository structures and branching strategies in GitHub/Bitbucket to facilitate seamless multi-team collaboration. 2. DevOps & CI/CD Integration Pipeline Ownership: Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps) to enable automated regression and gated check-ins. Cloud & Observability: Architect parallel test execution across cloud-based systems and implement advanced reporting dashboards to provide stakeholders with real-time quality metrics. 3. Functional & Regression Testing Execution: Manage core test execution (regression, sanity) across web, mobile, and API surfaces. Strategy & Triage: Develop test plans and risk-based prioritization matrices align .