Hybrid Senior Software Engineer, Test Automation

at SimCorp

• Job title: Senior Software Engineer, Test Automation
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Cloud
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Noida, India

About the role

• Senior Tester ensuring the success of financial systems at SimCorp by developing and supporting enterprise products in investment operations. Collaborating with scrum teams to design and execute test strategies for complex financial applications.

Responsibilities

• As a Senior Tester, you will be a member of a self-organized scrum team consisting of software engineers, who collaborate closely with business experts.
• The team is responsible for developing and supporting a set of enterprise products within the Corporate Actions Product Area.
• You are expected to interact with colleagues from Ukraine, Poland, Denmark, and Germany.
• Designing and executing comprehensive test strategies across functional and non-functional areas to validate new features and system enhancements.
• Developing and executing manual and automated tests (E2E, API, UT) based on business requirements and technical specifications, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Creating detailed test cases and ensuring they cover the full acceptance criteria, collaborating with product owners, business analysts, and technical leads.
• Conducting business domain analysis related to Loans, ETD, Portfolio Swaps, and other derivatives, understanding key business processes, and integrating this knowledge into test scenarios.
• Supporting the product throughout the testing lifecycle, from test planning through defect management and post-deployment validation.
• Collaborating with teams to refine features and enhance testing coverage based on evolving requirements and market conditions.
• Reviewing and providing feedback on the functionality and quality of the system, participating in regular Sprint review and DEMO sessions.
• Proactively identifying testing improvements, suggesting new tools, processes, or frameworks that can improve test efficiency and quality.
• Supporting legacy systems and maintaining test environments to ensure continuity in critical financial operations.

Requirements

• A deep understanding of financial products, particularly Loans, ETD, Portfolio Swaps, and other derivatives (options, futures, swaps, etc.), gained through hands-on experience in testing or related business roles.
• A strong background in manual and automated testing, with significant experience in developing comprehensive test plans, creating test cases, and conducting E2E, API, and Unit testing for complex financial applications.
• A solid understanding of business processes within the investment and derivatives sectors, including the life cycle of trades, pricing, settlement, and post-trade operations.
• Experience in Cloud and On-Prem Infrastructure testing, ensuring performance, scalability, and security for financial applications.
• Familiarity with test automation tools and frameworks, including experience with CI/CD processes (git, TeamCity) and version control.
• Proven ability to adapt quickly to in-house tools and frameworks, and to learn new business concepts, technologies, and testing methodologies.
• Strong communication skills in English (upper-intermediate and higher), both written and spoken, as English is the corporate language.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum teams, with an understanding of the iterative development process and a strong team-oriented approach.

Benefits

• Industry-leading salary, bonus scheme, and pension are essential for any work agreement.
• flexible work hours, and a hybrid workplace model.
• IP sprints where you have 3 weeks per quarter you can spend on developing your skills as well as contributing to the company's development.
• tailored approach to professional development to support the direction you want to take.