Software Developer Engineer in Test 3-Digital Banking Kotak 811-Regional Sa at Kotak Mahindra Bank

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Software Testing, Test Automation, Java, Python, JavaScript, Selenium WebDriver, API Testing, CI/CD, Git, Cloud Environments, Debugging, Problem Solving, BDD, Docker, Microservices, Security Testing

Industry

Banking

Description

About Us Kotak811 is a completely digital, in-your-phone, mobile bank. It was founded in 2016 to help India adapt, evolve, and eventually overcome the barrier of digital banking and make it accessible to all. Our sole aim is to bring you the excitement and ease of digital banking with the trust and reassurance of Kotak Mahindra Bank’s experience and legacy. Incubated by Kotak Mahindra Bank, Kotak811 is where innovation meets banking to offer the user the most seamless banking experience there has ever been. (Kotak 811 is a digital zero balance savings account that can be opened online by everyone (Indian residents only) which acts as a one-stop solution for all your financial needs and day to-day transactions.) Equal Employment Opportunity: All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by the state, or local law. Kotak 811, is committed to providing equal employment opportunities Role: Software Developer Engineer in Test 3 As an SDET-3, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust automation frameworks and test solutions to ensure the quality, performance, and reliability of complex software systems. You’ll collaborate closely with developers, DevOps engineers, and product managers to embed quality into every phase of the SDLC. Key Responsibilities  Design and develop scalable, maintainable automation frameworks from scratch (API, UI, and backend).  Create, execute, and maintain automated test scripts using modern tools and languages (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript, C#).  Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, etc.).  Work closely with developers to ensure high-quality code through code reviews, pair testing, and test-driven development (TDD/BDD).  Lead and mentor junior SDETs and QA engineers in best practices and automation standards.  Perform root cause analysis of test failures and drive quality improvements across teams.  Build performance and load testing strategies (using JMeter, Gatling, Locust, etc.).  Contribute to test strategy, test planning, and overall quality governance.  Champion test automation, continuous testing, and shift-left testing principles. Required Skills & Qualifications  Education: B.E./B.Tech/MCA in Computer Science or related field.  Experience: 6+ years in software testing, including 3+ years in test automation or SDET roles.  Strong programming skills in Java, Python, JavaScript, or similar.  Experience with Selenium WebDriver, Playwright, Cypress, or Appium.  Solid understanding of API testing using Postman, RestAssured, or similar tools.  Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Bamboo, GitHub Actions).  Knowledge of version control (Git) and build tools (Maven/Gradle).  Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).  Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills. Good to Have  Experience with BDD frameworks like Cucumber or Behave.  Exposure to containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).  Experience with monitoring and observability tools (Grafana, Prometheus).  Knowledge of microservices architecture and contract testing.  Security testing exposure (OWASP, Burp Suite, etc.). Soft Skills  Strong communication and collaboration skills.  Ability to lead technically and mentor junior engineers.  Ownership mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and automation excellenc

Responsibilities

As an SDET-3, you will design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks and test solutions to ensure software quality. You will collaborate with developers and product managers to embed quality into every phase of the software development lifecycle.