Citi Group Software Development Engineer Test SDET - C12 PUNE 

India, Maharashtra, Pune 

929429129

Theplays a strategic role in delivering high-quality software through advanced automation and full-stack development expertise. The SDET is expected to have deep product knowledge and a comprehensive understanding of application design, architecture, and interfaces. This role requires a mid-level to senior Java developer with strong full-stack experience and in-depth product knowledge, actively contributing as ain major projects and releases. SDETs are responsible for providing technical solutions to automate early and significantly reduce the testing window, focusing on end-to-end (E2E) and functional integration testing along critical paths.

Product and Application Expertise

• Develop a deep understanding of product functionality, system architecture, and user workflows.

• Analyze system design and interfaces to identify and implement optimal testing strategies.

Solution Engineering and Automation Strategy

• Act as a Solution Engineer in major projects and releases, delivering technical solutions to enable early automation and reduce the testing window.

• Design E2E and functional integration automation solutions focused on critical path testing.

Automation Framework Development

• Develop and maintain scalable, reusable automation frameworks for UI, API, and backend testing.

• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous quality validation.

Full-Stack Quality Engineering

• Collaborate with development teams to test full-stack features across frontend, backend, and databases.

• Write high-quality, maintainable code for automated tests in Java and related technologies.

Test Strategy and Execution

• Define and execute testing strategies that ensure comprehensive coverage of business-critical workflows.

• Implement non-functional testing, including load, scalability, and security testing using tools like JMeter and Chaos Engineering practices.

Defect Prevention and Resolution

• Proactively identify potential quality issues and contribute to early defect prevention.

• Collaborate closely with developers to resolve defects efficiently.

Continuous Improvement

• Analyze test execution results to drive continuous improvements in product quality and testing processes.

• Research and implement innovative testing tools and techniques to enhance automation.

Collaboration and Agile Practices

• Fully engage in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives) to align testing efforts with development goals.

• Work closely with Product Owners and Business Analysts to validate and automate critical user stories.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Proficiency in Java with strong full-stack development capabilities and in-depth product knowledge .

• Extensive experience with test automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, RestAssured, JUnit, TestNG, Cucumber).

• Expertise in E2E, functional integration testing , and testing RESTful APIs and microservices .

• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes).

• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering technical automation solutions .

• Knowledge of non-functional testing tools (e.g., JMeter , Chaos Engineering ) and security testing practices.

Experience:

• 5-8 years experience in an IT Quality role and minimum of 3 years experience as SDET

Education:

• Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience

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