Automation Tester / SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test)

Position Overview

Job Title: Automation Tester / SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test)

Corporate Title: Analyst

Location: Pune, India

Role Description

The Automation Tester / SDET is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automated test solutions across APIs, user interfaces, databases, microservices, and end-to-end business flows. The role works closely with engineering and delivery teams to embed quality throughout the software development lifecycle and CI/CD pipeline.
The successful candidate combines strong testing fundamentals with hands-on coding, database validation, and automation expertise. The role will help improve release confidence, test coverage, defect detection, and the reliability of distributed applications.

What we'll offer you

As part of our flexible scheme, here are just some of the benefits that you'll enjoy,

Best in class leave policy.
Gender neutral parental leaves
100% reimbursement under childcare assistance benefit (gender neutral)
Sponsorship for Industry relevant certifications and education
Employee Assistance Program for you and your family members
Comprehensive Hospitalization Insurance for you and your dependents
Accident and Term life Insurance
Complementary Health screening for 35 yrs. and above

Your Key Responsibilities:

Automation Framework Development - Design, develop, and maintain scalable automated test frameworks using Java or Python.
API and Microservices Testing - Validate REST APIs and distributed microservices, including request and response contracts, error handling, integrations, and service-to-service flows.
UI Test Automation - Build and maintain reliable browser-based test automation using Playwright, or Selenium where appropriate.
Database Validation - Create and execute SQL queries to verify data integrity, transformations, persistence, and end-to-end processing across supported databases.
End-to-End Quality Assurance - Plan and execute functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end testing across complex application workflows.
CI/CD Integration - Integrate automated tests into GitHub Actions and delivery pipelines, analyse failures, and support quality gates.
Performance Testing - Develop and execute performance tests using Gatling and, where relevant, JMeter or k6.
Defect Analysis and Collaboration - Investigate defects, provide reproducible evidence, and work with developers and product stakeholders to drive resolution.
Test Reporting and Continuous Improvement - Maintain clear test results, coverage visibility, and reusable test assets while continuously improving automation effectiveness.

Your skills and experience

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a concentration in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent discipline.
More than 2 years of relevant experience in software testing, test automation, quality engineering, or an SDET role.
Hands-on experience creating maintainable automated tests, debugging failures, and working with development teams in an agile delivery model.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder collaboration skills.

Must-Have Skills & Tools

API Testing (Postman, Bruno)
Test Automation (Playwright preferred, Selenium)
SQL / Database Validation (Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL)
End-to-End & Microservices Testing (Postman, Playwright, REST Assured, PyTest)
CI/CD Testing (Git, GitHub Actions)
Java/Python Programming (REST Assured, PyTest)
Performance Testing (Gatling)
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Good-to-Have Skills & Tools

Search Platform Testing (Elasticsearch, OpenSearch, Solr)
AI/RAG Application Testing (Python, Elasticsearch/OpenSearch)
Cloud Testing (GCP, AWS)
Log Analysis & Monitoring (Grafana, Kibana)
Container & Platform Testing (Docker, Kubernetes)
Advanced Performance Testing (JMeter, k6)

Proven ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, optimise workflows to solve business problems, while applying critical judgment to ensure responsible and ethical use of data and AI outputs.

How we'll support you

Training and development to help you excel in your career
Coaching and support from experts in your team
A culture of continuous learning to aid progression
A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs

About us and our teams

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We strive for a in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.
Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.
We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.