API Automation Tester

Job Title: API Automation Tester

Department: PI Germany

About Business line/Function: ITG – Personal Investors IT

Position Purpose: To automate and maintain all our business line projects related artefacts and regression tests. Have requirement related to Mobile and web based applications and APIs. As an API automation tester, the candidate will be responsible for designing, developing and executing automated tests for APIs to ensure the quality and functionality of the software applications. Candidate will work closely with developers, QA engineers, and other stakeholders to identify test scenarios, develop automation scripts and report defects.

Responsibilities

Direct Responsibilities

• Perform test automation utilizing testing tools such Selenium, APIs Testing Tools, Cucumber
• Develop, execute and maintain automation test scripts according to the enterprise Automation Framework standard
• Also ready to work on Manual test execution (if needed) by creating and maintaining test sets
• Experience in CI/CD is required to create and execute Jobs in Gitlab
• Provide technical assistance to other Automation Engineers regarding the enterprise Automation Framework
• Determine automation feasibility for functional test sets/cases
• Provide test automation status and execution results to Test Lead/Test manager and other project team members.
• Work closely with QA team members, developers and other project team members in the process of automation (agile environment).
  
  

Contributing Responsibilities

• Experience in using Java and Automation Scripting with Web, API tools (Selenium,Appium, Cucumber)
• Java, CI/CD, GitLab, Nexus experience is a must
• JIRA-XRay is a mandatory skill
• Excellent communications skills with strong analytical and problem solving skills required.
  
  

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

Thorough knowledge on all the key testing areas like functional testing, especially functional test automation and with clear experience in implementing test automation scripts within a test automation framework.

Specific Qualifications

• At least 7+ years IT Software Selenium QA/Testing experience
• Minimum 7 years of experience in API test automation.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in BFSI domain, experience in Personal finance / Lending would be an added advantage
• Hands on experience with Java
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
• Bachelor's Degree in IT, Computer Science or a related field
  
  

Technical Skills

Skills Referential (Required knowledge, skills and abilities)

• Selenium QA/Testing
• BFSI domain
• Java
  

Behavioral Skills

• Ability to collaborate / Teamwork
• Ability to develop and adapt a process
• Analytical Ability
• Ability to develop and adapt a process
  

Education Level: Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Location: Chennai

About BNP Paribas Group

BNP Paribas is the European Union's leading bank and key player in international banking. It operates in 65 countries and has nearly 185,000 employees, including more than 145,000 in Europe. The Group has key positions in its three main fields of activity: Commercial, Personal Banking & Services for the Group's commercial & personal banking and several specialized businesses including BNP Paribas Personal Finance and Arval; Investment & Protection Services for savings, investment, and protection solutions; and Corporate & Institutional Banking, focused on corporate and institutional clients. Based on its strong diversified and integrated model, the Group helps all its clients (individuals, community associations, entrepreneurs, SMEs, corporates and institutional clients) to realize their projects through solutions spanning financing, investment, savings and protection insurance. In Europe, BNP Paribas has four domestic markets: Belgium, France, Italy, and Luxembourg. The Group is rolling out its integrated commercial & personal banking model across several Mediterranean countries, Turkey, and Eastern Europe. As a key player in international banking, the Group has leading platforms and business lines in Europe, a strong presence in the Americas as well as a solid and fast-growing business in Asia-Pacific. BNP Paribas has implemented a Corporate Social Responsibility approach in all its activities, enabling it to contribute to the construction of a sustainable future, while ensuring the Group's performance and stability.

About BNP Paribas India Solutions

Established in 2005, BNP Paribas India Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of BNP Paribas SA, European Union's leading bank with an international reach. With delivery centers located in Bengaluru, Chennai and Mumbai, we are a 24x7 global delivery center. India Solutions services three business lines: Corporate and Institutional Banking, Investment Solutions and Retail Banking for BNP Paribas across the Group. Driving innovation and growth, we are harnessing the potential of over 10000 employees, to provide support and develop best-in-class solutions.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At BNP Paribas, we passionately embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued, respected and can bring their authentic selves to work. We prohibit Discrimination and Harassment of any kind and our policies promote equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants, irrespective of, but not limited to their gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, colour, national origin, age, religion, social status, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status etc. As a global Bank, we truly believe that inclusion and diversity of our teams is key to our success in serving our clients and the communities we operate in. As a global Bank, we truly believe that inclusion and diversity of our teams is key to our success in serving our clients and the communities we operate in.