Job details

- Job Title: Automated Reliability Test Engineer (Chaos Engineering)

- Division: Technology / Platform Engineering / SRE

- Years of Experience: 3+ Years

- Education: Bachelor’s/Master’s in Computer Science, Electronics/Electrical Engineering, Data Science, or related technical field

- Employment Type: Full-time

- Location: Hyderabad

- Role Type: Permanent

Key responsibilities

- Design and implement automated reliability and resilience testing strategies.

- Develop test plans to simulate real-world system failures and identify weaknesses.

- Execute chaos engineering experiments covering network, hardware, and software faults.

- Utilize Linux as the core environment for debugging, testing, and infrastructure validation.

- Work with Docker and Kubernetes for containerized and orchestrated test environments.

- Build automation workflows using shell scripting and integrate them with testing frameworks.

- Implement fault injection scripts and techniques for controlled system disruption.

- Document failure modes and propose mitigation strategies to improve reliability.

- Collaborate with development, operations, and QA teams to align test execution with business needs.

- Communicate experiment results, impacts, and improvement recommendations to stakeholders.

Required Technical Skills

- Proficiency in Linux operating systems.

- Hands‑on experience with Docker and Kubernetes.

- Strong shell scripting capability (Bash, Shell).

- Experience in automated testing or automation workflows.

- Practical exposure to chaos tools or fault injection techniques.

- Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD).

- Experience with infrastructure automation tools such as Terraform or Ansible.

Key skills and experience required

- Strong understanding of reliability, resilience, and non‑functional testing concepts.

- Practical exposure to chaos engineering methodologies and failure simulation.

- Hands‑on experience in Linux‑based environments.





- Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities for system behavior diagnosis.

- Ability to work cross‑functionally with DevOps, SRE, and development teams.

- Clear communication and documentation skills for experiment results and system insights.

Good to have skills and experience required

- Exposure to AI‑powered testing or automation tools.

- Experience with ML‑based system insights or anomaly detection.

- Background in Python scripting for automation.

- Understanding of performance testing or site reliability engineering (SRE) practices.

- Knowledge of distributed systems behavior under failure conditions.

Requirements

Required Technical Skills

- Proficiency in Linux operating systems.

- Hands‑on experience with Docker and Kubernetes.

- Strong shell scripting capability (Bash, Shell).

- Experience in automated testing or automation workflows.

- Practical exposure to chaos tools or fault injection techniques.

- Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD).

- Experience with infrastructure automation tools such as Terraform or Ansible.

Key skills and experience required

- Strong understanding of reliability, resilience, and non‑functional testing concepts.

- Practical exposure to chaos engineering methodologies and failure simulation.

- Hands‑on experience in Linux‑based environments.

- Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities for system behavior diagnosis.

- Ability to work cross‑functionally with DevOps, SRE, and development teams.

- Clear communication and documentation skills for experiment results and system insights.

Perks

Why Join Us

At NPCI,



you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organization shaping the future of digital payments in India and beyond. NPCI offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that directly impact millions. We foster a culture of innovation, inclusion, and high performance, where every individual is empowered to lead with purpose and deliver with passion.

With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, continuous learning, and collaborative success, NPCI is more than just a workplace—it’s a platform to grow, contribute, and make a meaningful difference.

Life at NPCINPCI news

Our Culture The NPCI WAY – Our Guiding Principles

At NPCI, we foster a culture of Inclusion, Innovation, and a High-Performance Workplace.

The NPCI WAY is not just a framework—it’s a shared commitment by every individual to align with our evolving business needs, dynamic market conditions, and workforce expectations.

Five Tenets of the NPCI WAY

1. Forward Thinking Mind-Set

2. Customer First

3. Lead With Purpose

4. Passion to Deliver

5. All Succeed Together

Employee Perks and Benefits

Insurance & Wellness

- Comprehensive Coverage: Medical, accidental, and life insurance.

- Employee Assistance Program: Onsite medical center, financial/legal counselling, mental wellness.

- Annual Wellness Bouquet: Holistic wellbeing support

Family & Childcare

- Parental Leave: Inclusive maternity and paternity leave.

- Daycare Support: Assistance for working parents.

Mobility & Lifestyle

- Mobility Benefits: Relocation, transfers, and travel support.

- Home Loan Interest Support: Up to 50% reimbursement*

- Mobile Reimbursement: New handset every 2 years.

- Car Lease, Salary Advance, Subsidized Meals.

Career & Recognition

- Education Partnerships: Upskilling via top institutions.

- Reward & Recognition Program.

- Technology Innovation: Patents and IP Rights policy.

Retirement Planning

- Provident Fund (PF) and Gratuity Contributions.​

📌 Senior Associate - Automated Reliability Test – (Development) (Hyderabad)
🏢 NPCI
📍 Hyderabad