Senior Test Automation Engineer

Job Title: SDET Engineer - Python Backend Testing
Location: Bangalore / Pune
Experience: 8+ Years
Employment Type: Full-time

Your Role:

As an SDET Engineer specializing in Python Backend Testing, you will be responsible for ensuring high-quality software delivery through robust automated testing practices focused on backend systems. This role demands deep expertise in Python-based automation, database validation, and financial domain systems. You will work closely with Agile teams to validate complex backend services, ensure data integrity, and maintain high system reliability in mission-critical financial applications.

Key Responsibilities

Backend Automation & Framework Development:

. Design, develop, execute, and maintain automated test scripts for backend services, APIs, and integration workflows using Python.
. Build and maintain scalable, reusable automation frameworks aligned with best practices.
. Develop automated API tests to validate business logic, data flow, and service reliability.
. Ensure comprehensive test coverage across functional, regression, and integration scenarios (backend-focused only).

Database Testing & Data Validation:

. Perform in-depth database testing, ensuring data integrity, consistency, and accuracy across systems.
. Write and execute complex SQL queries for data validation and reconciliation.
. Validate ETL processes, data pipelines, and backend data transformations.

CI/CD & Quality Engineering:

. Integrate automated backend test suites into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing.
. Ensure quality gates are maintained through automated execution and reporting.
. Provide test status, execution reports, and quality metrics to stakeholders.

Testing, Debugging & Validation:

. Perform end-to-end backend testing of microservices and distributed systems.
. Identify defects early through strong debugging, root cause analysis, and troubleshooting.
. Validate business-critical financial workflows and transactions.

Collaboration & Agile Delivery:

. Work closely with developers, product owners, and stakeholders in Agile/Scrum teams.
. Contribute to test strategy, planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
. Ensure adherence to quality standards in all deliverables.

Your Profile

. 8+ years of experience in QA/SDET roles with a strong focus on backend testing using Python.
. Hands-on experience in test automation only (no manual testing exposure).
. Strong experience in backend/API testing (no frontend/UI testing background).
. Solid expertise in database testing and SQL (mandatory).
. Proven experience working in the Financial Domain (mandatory - candidates from other domains will not be considered).
. Strong knowledge of Python-based automation tools and frameworks (e.g., PyTest, unittest, Behave, etc.).
. Experience in testing RESTful APIs, microservices, and distributed backend systems.
. Familiarity with CI/CD tools and integration for automated testing.
. Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
. Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
. Immediate joiners preferred.

What You'll Love About Working Here

. Opportunity to work on complex, high-impact financial systems and backend architectures.
. Exposure to modern automation practices and large-scale distributed systems.
. Collaborative and innovation-driven work culture.
. Career growth opportunities in advanced quality engineering and backend testing.

About Capgemini in India

Capgemini is an AI-powered global business and technology transformation partner, delivering tangible business value to clients worldwide. With nearly 60 years of heritage, Capgemini is a responsible and inclusive organization with over 420,000 team members across more than 50 countries.

The Group reported global revenues of €22.1 billion in 2024.

Capgemini in India employs approximately 235,000 professionals across 13 locations, including Bangalore, Pune, Chennai, Hyderabad, Noida, and Mumbai.

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