Sopra Steria is hiring a Test Automation Principal Quality Engineer

Requirements

• Extensive QA & Automation Experience: Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience). 12 to 25+ years in software testing/QA, with at least a few years in a test automation architect or lead role for complex software products. You have a track record of designing automation solutions for large-scale, distributed systems.
• Hands-on Automation Skills: Proven experience in building and maintaining automated test frameworks for web applications and APIs. You are a hands-on coder with deep programming skills in languages like Java or other JVM languages, and comfortable scripting in JavaScript/TypeScript or Python when needed. You write clean, maintainable test code and are familiar with design patterns for test automation.
• Testing Framework Expertise: In-depth knowledge of modern testing tools and frameworks. You have worked with UI automation (e.g. Cypress, Selenium, or Playwright), API testing (e.g. K6, RestAssured, Postman/Newman, or similar), and performance testing tools (e.g. k6, JMeter, Gatling). You understand testing across different layers – including contract testing of microservices, database validation, and can even script tests around caching layers like Redis if required.
• CI/CD and DevOps Know-how: Solid experience integrating test automation into CI/CD pipelines. You are familiar with Git-based workflows and tools like GitLab CI (or Jenkins/Azure DevOps etc.), and can write pipeline scripts/jobs to run tests, handle artifacts, and report results. Knowledge of Docker/Kubernetes for containerized test execution is a plus.
• Cloud and Infrastructure Skills: Experience working in cloud environments (AWS) and using Terraform or other IaC tools to manage infrastructure. You understand how to set up test environments in the cloud, manage configurations (perhaps using Docker compose or Kubernetes manifests), and utilize cloud services for testing (S3, databases, etc.).
• Quality Mindset & Soft Skills: An automation-first mindset – you consistently look to automate repetitive testing tasks and reduce manual effort. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities to debug test failures and pinpoint issues across complex systems. Strong collaboration and communication skills to work with cross-functional teams and to advocate for quality practices. You are comfortable leading discussions on testing strategy, providing constructive feedback, and influencing without authority when necessary.
• Attention to Detail and Accountability: A keen eye for detail in identifying edge cases, race conditions, and potential failure points that others might miss. High sense of ownership and accountability for product quality – you take pride in catching issues early and ensuring the customer experience is flawless.

Nice to Have

• Domain Expertise: Experience in banking, fintech, or financial services domains, especially in core banking, payments, or digital lending. Understanding of banking workflows and regulations helps you design better test scenarios and compliance checks.
• Performance & Security Testing: Advanced experience with performance testing (analyzing throughput, latency, bottlenecks) and exposure to security testing in financial applications. Familiarity with tools for security scanning or vulnerability testing in CI/CD is a plus.
• Leadership & Certifications: Prior experience leading a QA/Automation team or mentoring other QA engineers. Relevant certifications (e.g. ISTQB Advanced Test Manager/Architect, Certified Agile Testing, AWS Cloud Practitioner) can be a plus, but proven skills matter more.
• Additional Tools: Exposure to monitoring/observability tools (e.g. Grafana, Kibana) to correlate test results with system metrics. Experience with contract testing (e.g. Pact) or service virtualization in complex integrations. Any experience in using AI/ML tools for testing or predictive quality analytics would be an extra bonus (showing you stay on the cutting edge).

Benefits

• Impactful Mission: Be a part of building a next-generation core banking platform from the ground up. Your work will directly ensure that banks and financial institutions across Europe can trust our platform for secure and reliable operations. You’ll have a tangible impact on the quality of a product handling real customer money and transactions, which is a responsibility we take seriously.
• Cutting-Edge Environment: Work in a modern, cloud-native tech environment with a focus on innovation. We use the latest tools and methodologies – from advanced test automation frameworks to cloud DevOps – giving you exposure to a state-of-the-art fintech stack. If you’re passionate about staying up-to-date with technology and continuously improving, you’ll fit right in.
• Culture of Quality and Collaboration: Join a collaborative, Agile team that values automation, DevOps culture, and continuous improvement. Quality isn’t a checkbox here – it’s a collective value. You’ll find supportive peers in engineering, product, and DevOps who are eager to work with QA to ship better software. We foster an environment where your voice is heard, and you can drive meaningful change.
• Growth & Leadership Opportunities: As the QA Automation Architect & Lead, you’ll have ownership of the testing strategy and the opportunity to grow a team and function over time. You’ll be seen as a thought leader for quality, influencing best practices across the engineering department. This role positions you for future growth in architecture or engineering leadership as the company scales.
• Competitive Benefits & Work-Life Balance: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Our Noida office provides a people friendly work culture and an environment that encourages learning. Expect opportunities for training, attending industry conferences, and dedicating time to researching new tools or approaches – we invest in our team’s professional development.

Additional Information

• Total Experience Expected: 17-20 years
• Secondary Location:Noida Campus
• At our organization, we are committed to fighting against all forms of discrimination. We foster a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences.
• All of our positions are open to people with disabilities.