Senior Automation QA Engineer

Job Description

Ciklum is looking for a Senior Automation QA Engineer to join our team full-time in India. We are a custom product engineering company that supports both multinational organizations and scaling startups to solve their most complex business challenges. With a global team of over 4,000 highly skilled developers, consultants, analysts and product owners, we engineer technology that redefines industries and shapes the way people live. About the role: We are seeking a highly skilled Senior QA Engineer to drive quality engineering initiatives across complex, scalable systems in the financial technology domain. This is a key position in a high-impact agile environment, where you will be responsible for developing robust automated test strategies and ensuring software quality in enterprise-grade applications. Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain scalable microservices and APIs using Java 11+, Spring Boot, and Spring WebFlux Build, enhance, and support RESTful and SOAP services with robust data handling Develop and maintain frontend components using JSF, ensuring a seamless user experience Implement CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and manage deployments to servers like Tomcat, Netty, or Pivotal Cloud Foundry Work with Kafka for event-driven architecture and Drools for business rule management Use Apache Freemarker for dynamic templating where needed Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams in an Agile/SAFe environment, participating in PI planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives Guide and mentor junior engineers to uphold quality and performance standards Conduct code reviews, debug complex issues, and ensure high availability of services in production Requirements 7+ years of experience in software quality assurance and test automation Hands-on expertise with Java-based test automation, Selenium, Cucumber, TestNG, and RestAssured Strong knowledge of API testing tools and techniques (Postman, SoapUI, Insomnia) Experience with version control and CI/CD tools like Git/Bitbucket, Jenkins, or similar Proficiency in Core Java, Maven, and integrated development environments (e.g., IntelliJ) Excellent understanding of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate in cross-functional teams Exposure to enterprise-scale applications, preferably in regulated environments like finance or payments Desirable Working knowledge of cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Experience with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner) Familiarity with SAFe Agile or similar scaled agile frameworks Knowledge of test coverage strategies and shift-left practices What's in it for you? Care: your mental and physical health is our priority. We ensure comprehensive company-paid medical insurance, as well as financial and legal consultation Tailored education path: boost your skills and knowledge with our regular internal events (meetups, conferences, workshops), Udemy licence, language courses and company-paid certifications Growth environment: share your experience and level up your expertise with a community of skilled professionals, locally and globally Flexibility: hybrid work mode at Chennai or Pune Opportunities: we value our specialists and always find the best options for them. Our Resourcing Team helps change a project if needed to help you grow, excel professionally and fulfil your potential Global impact: work on large-scale projects that redefine industries with international and fast-growing clients Welcoming environment: feel empowered with a friendly team, open-door policy, informal atmosphere within the company and regular team-building events About us: At Ciklum, we are always exploring innovations, empowering each other to achieve more, and engineering solutions that matter. With us, youll work with cutting-edge technologies, contribute to impactful projects, and be part of a One Team culture that values collaboration and progress. India is a strategic innovation hub for Ciklum, with growing teams in Chennai and Pune leading advancements in EdgeTech, AR/VR, IoT, and beyond. Join us to collaborate on game-changing solutions and take your career to the next level. Want to learn more about us? Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn. Explore, empower, engineer with Ciklum!