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TIAA Specialist Testing Analyst in Pune, India
Senior Specialist - Automated Testing - IN
The role is responsible for developing and automating test cases. They understand the internal workings of the software/product being tested. The incumbents have good programming skills and debug the code if required.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
They often write test scripts using scripting languages to automate test scenarios for checking the functionality and performance of the code.
These professionals are involved with performance testing, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) of the developed solution.
Educational Requirements
- University (Degree) Preferred
Work Experience
- 5+ Years Required; 7+ Years Preferred
Physical Requirements
- Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work
Career Level
8IC
ROLE SUMMARY :
We are looking for a highly skilled Automation Architect – QA with 7+ years of experience to lead the design and implementation of robust automation solutions across our quality engineering practice. This role requires deep expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and MongoDB, with a strong foundation in building reusable automation frameworks, utilities, and tools. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in mentoring QA architects, integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines, and driving innovation in test engineering. This is a hands-on role that blends development, architecture, and quality strategy to ensure scalable and reliable software delivery in a microservices and cloud-native environment.
Description
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Architect and implement enterprise-level automation frameworks using Java and open-source tools across UI, API, and DB layers.
Leverage Spring Boot and MongoDB to build and maintain reusable automation utilities, internal tools, data generators, and test accelerators.
Guide QA architects and SDETs in developing Java/Spring Boot-based components for test harnesses, data services, and mock servers.
Define and enforce coding standards, code quality practices, and architectural patterns for automation development.
Collaborate closely with Dev, DevOps, and QE teams to embed automation into CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab.
Advocate for and implement test-driven development (TDD), BDD, and contract testing in an Agile/DevOps setup.
Drive shift-left strategies by integrating static code analysis, API validation, and security scans early in the lifecycle.
Lead technical evaluations and PoCs of new tools/frameworks such as Rest Assured, WireMock, Allure.
Deliver performance, reliability, and resilience-focused solutions aligned with microservices and cloud-native architecture.
Conduct architectural reviews, automation strategy sessions, and mentoring of mid- and senior-level QA engineers.
Develop dashboards for test execution, KPIs, and defect leakage using tools like Allure Reports, TestRail, or custom-built solutions.
Educational Requirements
7+ years of overall experience in software development and automation engineering.
Strong hands-on programming in Java (8/11+) with solid grasp of Spring Boot, REST APIs, and microservices development.
Experience working with MongoDB or other NoSQL databases for test data management and service simulation.
Expertise in building and maintaining custom test automation frameworks using TestNG, JUnit, Selenium, and Rest Assured.
Deep understanding of CI/CD processes, test orchestration, and tools like Maven, Git, Jenkins, and Docker.
Experience building QA support services like data generators, service virtualizations, and reporting engines using Java/Spring Boot.
Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS/GCP and container technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
Knowledge of Agile methodologies, STLC, and modern QA practices including performance and security testing.
Work Experience
Prior work in financial services, insurance, or regulated industries is a plus
Nice to Have:
Java/Spring Boot certifications or cloud certifications (AWS Developer Associate, etc.).
Experience with test tools like Cypress, and mocking libraries like WireMock and Mockito.
Understanding of observability and logging tools to support automation insights (ELK, Grafana, CloudWatch).
Related Skills
Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Analytical Skills, Database Testing, Detail-Oriented, Problem Solving, Software Testing, Test Automation, Test Planning
Company Overview
TIAA Global Capabilities was established in 2016 with a mission to tap into a vast pool of talent, reduce risk by insourcing key platforms and processes, as well as contribute to innovation with a focus on enhancing our technology stack. TIAA Global Capabilities is focused on building a scalable and sustainable organization , with a focus on technology , operations and expanding into the shared services business space.
Working closely with our U.S. colleagues and other partners, our goal is to reduce risk, improve the efficiency of our technology and processes and develop innovative ideas to increase throughput and productivity.
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