Senior Test Engineer

Key Responsibilities • Develop, execute, and maintain comprehensive test strategies, test plans, and test cases for software applications and platforms. • Design and implement automated and manual testing to ensure software quality, reliability, and performance. • Collaborate closely with software developers, product managers, and business stakeholders throughout the software development lifecycle. • Identify, document, prioritise, and track software defects while working with development teams to ensure timely resolution. • Perform functional, integration, system, regression, and user acceptance testing across multiple releases. • Develop and maintain automated testing frameworks and continuously improve test coverage and testing efficiency. • Support performance, security, and reliability testing where required. • Review business and technical requirements to ensure they are complete, testable, and aligned with quality standards. • Produce test reports, quality metrics, and release readiness assessments for project stakeholders. • Drive continuous improvement initiatives and promote quality assurance best practices across engineering teams. Required Skills & Experience • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related discipline. • Over 15 years of experience in software testing or quality assurance, including experience in enterprise applications. • Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies, defect lifecycle management, and quality assurance processes. • Experience developing and maintaining automated test scripts using industry-standard automation tools. • Familiarity with Agile and Scrum software development methodologies. • Experience using defect tracking and test management tools. • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. • Good communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work effectively across technical and business teams. Nice to Have • Experience with API, web, mobile, and database testing. • Experience with automation frameworks such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or equivalent technologies. • Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. • Professional certifications such as ISTQB or equivalent. • Experience in financial services, fintech, insurance, or technology organisations.