The Role
The SDET will develop test plans, automate testing, analyze results, and collaborate with teams to ensure high-quality software delivery.
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About us
Build the future of banking.
Zeta is a next-generation banking technology company providing cloud-native, fully stackable processing and core banking platforms for issuers. With a focus on scalability, compliance, and innovation, Zeta empowers financial institutions to modernize their technology infrastructure and deliver secure, seamless digital banking experiences. Our impact runs at real-world scale. Today, over 25 million cards are live on Zeta-powered platforms across 7 countries, supported by a passionate team of 1,700+ Zetanauts across India, the US, EMEA, and Asia. Backed by SoftBank Vision Fund, Mastercard, and other reputed strategic investors, we reached a valuation of $2 billion in 2025.
Our focus is on establishing product lines that focus on key outcomes by addressing real customer pain points, modernizing legacy systems, and strengthening core fundamentals. As a result, our systems and platforms support a wide range of banking and payments capabilities, including:
1. Tachyon, our cloud-native banking stack built for population-scale systems
2. Cipher, our unified authentication platform for secure, high-volume banking environments
3. Digital Credit as a Service, enabling banks to launch credit lines on UPI
4. Elena, our intelligent and conversational AI platform for banking
5. Pixel, India’s first digital-native credit card, launched in partnership with HDFC Bank, for whom we also revamped their PayZapp mobile app: Winner of the Celent Model Bank Award for Payments Innovation 2024
6. Sparrow, the leading card experience for non-prime cardholders in the US
…and more across cards, payments, lending, and core banking.
We are an engineering-first organization that values ownership, bias for action, and long-term thinking. Together, we solve some of the hardest problems in banking tech. Our culture is built around trust, collaboration, and creating the conditions for you to drive impact proportionate to your potential. Reinforcing our commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace, we have been consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work. If you want to build cutting-edge banking tech that enables banks to serve millions reliably, securely, and at a population scale, Zeta is your playground.
If you would like to learn more about how we have grown and evolved over the years, watch our journey here. You can also explore our website and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram,YouTube, and X.
Zeta is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, cultures, and communities to apply and believe that a diverse workforce is key to our success.
About Role
The role of a SDET – Software Developement Engineer in Test professional is crucial in ensuring the delivery of high-quality software and products.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive feature test plans based on requirements.
- Define testing strategies, methodologies, and best practices.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand project goals and objectives.
- Create detailed and effective test cases.
- Automate and execute test cases, ensuring adequate test coverage.
- Analyze test results and provide feedback to the development team.
- Implement and maintain automated testing frameworks.
- Ensure the reliability and efficiency of automated test suites.
- Work closely with the development team to prioritize and validate identified issues.
- Provide regular status updates on the quality of the software.
- Identify areas for process improvement within the QA team.
- Implement best practices to enhance overall testing efficiency.
- Stay updated on industry trends and emerging QA technologies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and business analysts.
- Participate in project planning and release management activities.
Skills
- Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC)
- Proficiency in REST and web services APIs testing/ automation using Postman & Rest Assured
- Strong analytical skills to identify, isolate, and troubleshoot issues.
- Proactive problem-solving approach.
- Thorough and meticulous in test planning and execution.
- Ability to catch even subtle issues that may impact product quality
- Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities.
- Flexibility in addressing new challenges and adopting new technologies.
Experience and Qualification
- 2-4 years of proven experience as a Test engineer with extensive experience in quality assurance and automation testing.
- B.Tech/M.Tech in computer science, information technology or a related field.
- Experience in writing automation scripts using Behavior driven development[BDD] and knowledge on TDD is a plus.
- Demonstrated experience in measuring and reporting quality-related metrics to identify trends and proactively solve problems
- Experience using test cases & test execution management tools (like Zephyr scale), Defect management tools (like Jira)
- Experience in writing SQL queries
- Experience on JAVA SCRIPTING is a plus
- Experience on Mobile Automation is a plus
Zeta is an equal opportunity employer.
At Zeta, we are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of job history, disability, gender identity, religion, race, marital/parental status, or another special status. We are proud to be an equitable workplace that welcomes individuals from all walks of life if they fit the roles and responsibilities.
Skills Required
- 2-4 years of experience as a Test engineer
- B.Tech/M.Tech in computer science or related field
- Experience in quality assurance and automation testing
- Proficiency in REST and web services testing/automation
- Experience with test case and defect management tools like Jira
- Experience writing SQL queries
Zeta Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Zeta and has not been reviewed or approved by Zeta.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive for some roles and markets, with market-aligned offers in certain senior or U.S.-based positions. Overall compensation tends to be seen as fine-to-good rather than top-tier.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave, adoption/fertility support, and childcare coverage are part of the package. These offerings contribute to a well-rounded family support mix even if specifics vary by location.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Flexible hours, paid volunteer time, public-transport incentives, concierge services, and workplace perks are highlighted. These lifestyle-oriented perks add breadth beyond core pay and health coverage.
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The Company
What We Do
Founded in 2015, Zeta is a provider of next-gen credit card processing platform. Zeta’s cloud-native and fully API-enabled stack offers a comprehensive range of capabilities, including processing, issuing, lending, core banking, fraud detection, and loyalty programs. With a strong focus on technology, Zeta has over 1700+ employees and contractors, with more than 70% dedicated to technology roles. Operating across the US, UK, Middle East, and Asia, Zeta has served a global customer base of 35+ clients who have issued over 15 million cards on Zeta's platform to date. Backed by prominent investors such as Softbank Vision Fund 2 and Mastercard, Zeta has raised $280 million, at a valuation of $1.5 billion.
