Automation QA Engineer

Ciklum is looking for an 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:

As an Automation QA Engineer, become a part of our Quality Engineering team working on high-performance, scalable systems in the financial technology space.

In this role, you will lead test strategy design, build robust API and functional automation frameworks, and analyze system performance under heavy load. You will work closely with cross-functional Agile teams to ensure continuous, high-quality delivery across critical financial platforms.

Responsibilities:

• Test Strategy & Analysis:

  • Analyze business requirements, system architectures, and user stories to create end-to-end test strategies, structured test plans, and detailed test scenarios

  • Conduct thorough defect analysis and root-cause investigations, working alongside developers to ensure rapid resolution of issues

• Automation & API Testing:

  • Design, write, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks using Core Java, Selenium WebDriver, and TestNG

  • Validate REST and SOAP web services by creating automated API test suites with RestAssured and performing exploratory testing with Postman or SoapUI

  • Contribute to CI/CD pipeline integration and version control maintenance using Git and Maven

• Performance Testing & APM Analysis:

  • Design, execute, and analyze performance, load, and stress test scenarios using Apache JMeter

  • Monitor application health, identify system bottlenecks, and analyze performance logs using Application Performance Monitoring (APM) tools like Dynatrace and Splunk

• Agile Execution & Delivery:

  • Perform regression, integration, and end-to-end system testing to maintain platform stability across test and staging environments

  • Actively participate in Agile team ceremonies, including backlog refinement, sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives

Requirements:

• 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience in software quality assurance, ideally within fintech or enterprise-level systems

• Proven track record in test analysis, test strategy development, and comprehensive test plan creation

• Strong proficiency with Core Java, Selenium, TestNG, RestAssured, Maven, and Git

• Experience in API testing and validation using Postman or SoapUI

• Hands-on experience executing performance tests with JMeter and conducting deep-dive performance analysis using Splunk and Dynatrace

• Sharp problem-solving abilities with a keen eye for detail in defect detection and risk isolation

• Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional collaboration

Desirable:

• Prior experience working with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI)

• Solid understanding of relational databases and SQL for backend data validation

What’s in it for you?

• Strong community: Work alongside top professionals in a friendly, open-door environment
• Growth focus: Take on large-scale projects with a global impact and expand your expertise
• Tailored learning: Boost your skills with internal events (meetups, conferences, workshops), Udemy access, language courses, and company-paid certifications
• Endless opportunities: Explore diverse domains through internal mobility, finding the best fit to gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies
• Care: We’ve got you covered with company-paid medical insurance, mental health support, and financial & legal consultations

About us:

At Ciklum, we are always exploring innovations, empowering each other to achieve more, and engineering solutions that matter. With us, you’ll 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.

Explore, empower, engineer with Ciklum!

Interested already? We would love to get to know you! Submit your application. We can’t wait to see you at Ciklum.

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