QA SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test)

We are seeking a QA SDET to join our dynamic engineering team and play a vital role in developing and executing a wide range of tests for our product suite at R3. The ideal candidate will have practical experience in manual and automated testing and a strong desire to expand their skills in a fast-paced setting.

Your main responsibilities will include creating and managing automated test frameworks, keeping platform quality high across various systems, and engaging closely with engineers, product managers, and DevOps in an Agile environment. While prior knowledge of fintech or trading systems would be advantageous, it is not mandatory.

Responsibilities:

• Create, develop, and maintain functional and non-functional test cases.
• Develop and improve test automation scripts utilizing languages like Java or Kotlin.
• Perform manual and automated tests on API, UI, and backend components.
• Collaborate effectively with developers, QA engineers, and DevOps to ensure comprehensive test coverage and high-quality deliverables throughout the software development life cycle.
• Actively participate in sprint planning, standups, and retrospectives to foster a quality-centric development approach.
• Record, prioritize, and document defects in the designated tracking system.
• Contribute to test reporting, quality metrics, and risk awareness.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 2-4 years of QA experience, encompassing both manual and automation testing.
• Solid foundation in programming with proficiency in Java, Kotlin, or similar languages.
• Familiarity with various automated testing tools and frameworks, including Selenium, Cypress, Appium, Postman, REST Assured, Cucumber, and Serenity etc.
• Basic comprehension of cloud infrastructure and container technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience working with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitHub Actions.
• Acquaintance with test management and bug tracking tools like XRAY and JIRA.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Nice to Haves:

• Exposure to financial services or trading platforms.
• Experience with tools for performance or security testing.
• Knowledge of monitoring/logging tools such as Grafana and Prometheus.

What You'll Gain:

• Valuable hands-on experience in enterprise-level test automation.
• The chance to work on scalable, distributed systems with modern technologies.
• Exposure to diverse cross-functional agile methodologies in a rapidly evolving team.