QA Engineer (Automation Testing)

We are seeking a highly skilled and technically proficient QA Automation Engineer to join our team in Gurgaon. This role demands strong expertise in test automation, Java programming, and BDD frameworks, with a deep understanding of the investment banking domain. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing robust test automation solutions, while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams. Qualifications & Certifications- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. ISTQB Certification or other relevant test automation certifications preferred. Technical Skills Required : Strong programming skills in Java (mandatory) Hands-on experience with Cucumber/ Gherkin, Selenium, TestNG/ JUnit, and BDD frameworks Experience working with API testing tools (like Postman, REST Assured) Familiarity with CI/ CD tools such as Jenkins, Git, Maven/ Gradle Working knowledge of Elastic Search, XML messaging, and message brokers like MQs Understanding of FPML schema, trade lifecycle, and financial product workflows Experience with SQL and working with relational databases. Domain Expertise- In-depth knowledge of Investment Banking, including financial products and trading workflows. Hands-on experience in testing complex business processes within Capital Markets or Banking platforms. Key Responsibilities- Work closely with product owners and business analysts to gather and understand functional and technical requirements. Translate business requirements into Gherkin format to support BDD-based test automation. Design, develop, and maintain scalable automated test scripts using Java, Selenium, and Cucumber/ Gherkin frameworks. Integrate automated tests with CI/ CD pipelines and ensure test coverage across all application layers. Execute automated test cases, analyze test results, and log defects using tools such as Elastic Search, JIRA, or similar. Collaborate with development and QA teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues quickly. Contribute to test data management, test environment setup, and continuous test optimization. Coordinate with Performance and DevOps teams to provide functional insights and support system-level testing.