Job Description
Description
Ciklum is looking for a Manual QA Engineer to join our team full-time in India.
We are a custom product engineering company that supports both multinational organizations and scaling startups to solve their most complex business challenges. With a global team of over 4,000 highly skilled developers, consultants, analysts and product owners, we engineer technology that redefines industries and shapes the way people live.
About the role:
We are seeking a highly skilled Manual QA Engineer to drive quality engineering initiatives across complex, scalable systems in the financial technology domain. This is a key position in a high-impact agile environment, where you will be responsible for developing robust automated test strategies and ensuring software quality in enterprise-grade applications.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable microservices and APIs using Java 11+, Spring Boot, and Spring WebFlux
- Build, enhance, and support RESTful and SOAP services with robust data handling
- Develop and maintain frontend components using JSF, ensuring a seamless user experience
- Implement CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and manage deployments to servers like Tomcat, Netty, or Pivotal Cloud Foundry
- Work with Kafka for event-driven architecture and Drools for business rule management
- Use Apache Freemarker for dynamic templating where needed
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams in an Agile/SAFe environment, participating in PI planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
- Guide and mentor junior engineers to uphold quality and performance standards
- Conduct code reviews, debug complex issues, and ensure high availability of services in production
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in software quality assurance and test automation
- Hands-on expertise with Java-based test automation, Selenium, Cucumber, TestNG, and RestAssured
- Strong knowledge of API testing tools and techniques (Postman, SoapUI, Insomnia)
- Experience with version control and CI/CD tools like Git/Bitbucket, Jenkins, or similar
- Proficiency in Core Java, Maven, and integrated development environments (e.g., IntelliJ)
- Excellent understanding of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate in cross-functional teams
- Exposure to enterprise-scale applications, preferably in regulated environments like finance or payments
Desirable
- Working knowledge of cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Experience with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner)
- Familiarity with SAFe Agile or similar scaled agile frameworks
- Knowledge of test coverage strategies and shift-left practices
What's in it for you?
- Strong community: Work alongside top professionals in a friendly, open-door environment
- Growth focus: Take on large-scale projects with a global impact and expand your expertise
- Tailored learning: Boost your skills with internal events (meetups, conferences, workshops), Udemy access, language courses, and company-paid certifications
- Endless opportunities: Explore diverse domains through internal mobility, finding the best fit to gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies
- Care: Weve got you covered with company-paid medical insurance, mental health support, and financial & legal consultations
About us:
At Ciklum, we are always exploring innovations, empowering each other to achieve more, and engineering solutions that matter. With us, youll work with cutting-edge technologies, contribute to impactful projects, and be part of a One Team culture that values collaboration and progress.
India is a strategic innovation hub for Ciklum, with growing teams in Chennai and Pune leading advancements in EdgeTech, AR/VR, IoT, and beyond. Join us to collaborate on game-changing solutions and take your career to the next level.
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Job Classification
Industry: IT Services & Consulting
Functional Area / Department: Other
Role Category: Other
Role: Other
Employement Type: Full time
Contact Details:
Company: Ciklum
Location(s): Pune
Keyskills:
Selenium
JMeter
AWS
Cucumber
Load Runner
GCP
SOAP UI
Testng
Postman
azure