Software Test Engineer

Company: IDFC First Bank

About the company:

IDFC Limited was set up in 1997 to finance infrastructure projects in India. With time, the company diversified into asset management, institutional broking and investment banking. In 2014, the Reserve Bank of India granted in-principal approval to IDFC Limited to set up a new bank in the private sector.

Role Overview:

QA Overview: A Quality Analyst with a focus on Automation and Manual Testing is responsible for ensuring the quality of software products across web, mobile, and API platforms. This role involves designing, implementing, and executing test plans, both manually and through automated testing tools, to identify and address defects. The Quality Analyst will also be proficient in database testing, ensuring the integrity and reliability of data interactions within the system.

Job Description

Job Title: QA tester

Location: Chennai

Compensation: Commensurate with Experience

Experience: 5-10 Years

Qualification- Graduation: Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) / Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) / Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)

Post-Graduation: Master of Science (M.Sc) /Master of Technology (M.Tech) / Master of Computer Applications (MCA)

• Proven experience in both manual and automated testing. 
• Strong proficiency in automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Appium) and scripting languages. 
• Experience with web, mobile, API, and database testing.
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Key Competencies: - Automation scripting (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript), SQL and database querying skills - Attention to detail - Collaboration and communication - Analytical thinking

Key Responsibilities: 

1. Test Planning and Design: Develop comprehensive test plans based on project specifications. Design and document test cases for web, mobile, API, and database testing. Collaborate with development teams to understand system requirements. 
2. Automation Testing:  Develop and maintain automated test scripts using industry-standard tools (e.g., Selenium, Appium). - Execute automated test suites and Analyse results. - Identify opportunities for test automation and implement efficient testing strategies. 
3. Manual Testing: Execute manual test cases for functional, regression, and performance testing. - Document and report defects, providing detailed information for developers. - Conduct exploratory testing to identify unforeseen issues. 
4. Web, Mobile, and API Testing: Perform end-to-end testing of web and mobile applications. - Validate API functionality and integration points. - Ensure compatibility across different browsers and mobile devices. 
5. Continuous Integration: Design, implement and maintain CI pipelines for automated testing and deployment - Integrate automated tests into CI workflows to enable early detection of defects - Continuously assess and optimize CI processes for speed, efficiency and reliability
6. Database Testing: Develop and execute SQL queries to validate data integrity. - Verify data transformations and migrations. - Identify and address performance issues related to database interactions. 
7. Collaboration: Work closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and user stories. - Participate in agile ceremonies, providing input on quality-related aspects. 
8. Test Documentation: Maintain detailed and organized documentation of test cases, results, and issues. - Create and update testing documentation as the application evolves. 

Technology / Frame work: Angular, Ionic

Roles:

• Design frontend architecture.
• Provide solution for business needs.
• 9+ years of experience in modern Javascript frameworks (Angular JS, Knockout, React) and other front end technologies (HTML5, CSS 3, Bootstrap)
• Caching techniques such as Service workers to improve the front end performance.
• Experience in unit testing automation frameworks such as Karma, Jasmine, Protractor.
• Experience in optimization of UI for mobile & tablet devices for infinite & smooth scrolling.
• Experience in Service side rendering technologies such as Angular 10. 0, typescript, React JS.
• Experience in setting up DevOps & Continuous Delivery pipeline for front end technologies using a standard platform such as Jenkins, Puppet , Team City or IBM Urban Build.
• Code quality measurement using automated tools as well as manual code reviews for Javascript technologies
  
  

Desired/Preferred Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Strong problem solving and conceptual thinking abilities
• Desire to work in a collaborative, fast-paced, start-up like environment.
• Experience leveraging node.js frameworks such as Express.
• Experience with distributed source control management, i.e. Git

• BizTalk Development:
• Design, develop, and deploy BizTalk solutions for integrating business processes.
• Build custom BizTalk maps, orchestrations, pipelines, and adapters to meet integration requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with BizTalk applications, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Implement best practices for BizTalk development and integration.
• Create and maintain documentation related to BizTalk applications and processes.
• SQL Development & Management:
• Develop, optimize, and maintain SQL Server databases, including stored procedures, queries, and triggers.
• Write efficient SQL queries to extract, transform, and load data.
• Perform database tuning and optimization for performance improvements.
• Ensure database security, integrity, and backup.
• Conduct routine maintenance tasks such as patching and updates for SQL databases.
• Integration & Collaboration:
• Collaborate with business analysts and other developers to understand business requirements and integrate them into solutions.
• Participate in design and code reviews, ensuring quality and standards are adhered to.
• Assist in the deployment of BizTalk solutions and SQL database updates to production environments.
• Support Existing Systems:
• Provide ongoing support and maintenance for existing BizTalk applications, SQL databases, and integration processes.
• Troubleshoot, monitor, and optimize existing BizTalk integration workflows, databases, and related services.
• Ensure smooth operations by resolving issues and improving the performance of legacy systems.
• Monitoring & Support:
• Monitor the performance of BizTalk applications and SQL databases to ensure optimal performance.
• Provide ongoing support for BizTalk integrations and SQL database issues.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to integrations and SQL queries.
• Provide 2nd/3rd line support for any issues that arise in the production environment.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Technical Skills:
• Strong experience with BizTalk Server (preferably BizTalk 2016 or later).
• Expertise in creating and managing BizTalk orchestrations, maps, and pipelines.
• Proficient in SQL Server (SQL Server 2012/2014/2016/2017/2019).
• Experience with T-SQL, stored procedures, triggers, views, and indexes.
• Familiarity with SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS).
• Knowledge of web services (SOAP, REST) and messaging formats (XML, JSON).
• Experience with BizTalk adapters and message brokers.
• Analytical and Troubleshooting Skills:
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to debug and troubleshoot BizTalk and SQL issues.
• Ability to quickly understand new systems and integrations and provide efficient solutions.

• Seeking an Individual carrying around 5+ yrs of experience.
• Must have skills - Jenkins, Groovy, Ansible, Shell Scripting, Python, Linux Admin
• Terraform, AWS deep knowledge to automate and provision EC2, EBS, SQL Server, cost optimization, CI/CD pipeline using Jenkins, Server less automation is plus.
• Excellent writing and communication skills in English. Enjoy writing crisp and understandable documentation
• Comfortable programming in one or more scripting languages
• Enjoys tinkering with tooling. Find easier ways to handle systems by doing some research. Strong awareness around build vs buy.

Basic Qualifications:

• 2+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
• Programming experience with at least one modern language such as Java, C++, or C# including object-oriented design
• 1+ years of experience contributing to the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and current systems.

Additional Job requirements

• BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science/Math or equivalent
• BS in computer science or related field.
• 2+ years of relevant professional software development experience: designing, developing, and delivering software written in Java, C#, or C++, web development.
• Knowledgeable in object-oriented design patterns.
• Experience building highly scalable and distributed systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with service-oriented architecture and application/services development
• Passion for performance debugging and benchmarking
• Ability to clearly and concisely communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders across all levels of the organization