Ciklum is looking for a Senior Automation QA (Java) 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 an experienced and vision-driven Senior Automation QA (Java) Engineer to join our Quality Engineering team working on high-throughput, low-latency financial systems.

Responsibilities :

- Quality Strategy & Comprehensive Test Analysis:

- Lead test planning and analysis across complex fintech platforms; translate high-level business goals and technical specifications into enterprise test strategies

- Establish quality metrics, test coverages, and risk assessment models for complex system releases

- Drive root-cause analysis (RCA) for complex, multi-service defect scenarios and lead post-incident reviews to continuously improve release reliability

- Automation Architecture & API Engineering:

- Architect, scale, and optimize maintainable test automation frameworks using Core Java, Selenium WebDriver, and TestNG

- Establish robust API automation standards and frameworks using RestAssured, ensuring seamless end-to-end validation across REST and SOAP microservices

- Own CI/CD pipeline integration for automated regression test suites using Git, Maven, and CI tools to enable true continuous testing

- Performance Engineering & APM Diagnostics:

- Define end-to-end performance testing strategies (Load, Stress, Endurance, Spike) using Apache JMeter to simulate high-volume transaction loads





- Perform deep-dive system analysis using Splunk and Dynatrace to identify JVM memory leaks, database bottlenecks, slow queries, and latency spikes across distributed architectures

- Partner with DevOps and System Architects to define Non-Functional Requirements (NFRs) and SLA thresholds

- Technical Leadership & Agile Ownership:

- Act as a quality advocate within Agile teams, championing Quality Engineering best practices during sprint planning, backlog refinement, and architectural reviews

- Mentor and coach junior and mid-level QA engineers, conducting code reviews for automation scripts to ensure high maintainability and performance

Requirements :

- 6 to 10 years of progressive experience in software quality engineering, with at least 3+ years in high-performance enterprise systems or the Fintech / Financial Services domain
- Advanced expertise in Test Strategy creation, risk-based testing, and system-level test analysis
- Deep proficiency in Core Java and hands-on architecture experience with Selenium, TestNG, RestAssured, Maven, and Git
- Advanced performance engineering expertise using Apache JMeter to build realistic load profiles for complex distributed systems
- Strong hands-on experience using Splunk and Dynatrace for root-cause log analysis, distributed tracing, and infrastructure monitoring
- Proven track record of integrating test suites into modern continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines
- Outstanding leadership,



critical thinking, and cross-functional communication skills

Desirable :

- Experience with cloud-native architectures (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Knowledge of database tuning and advanced SQL querying for performance isolation

What’s in it for you?

- Robust 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: We’ve 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, you’ll 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.

Explore, empower, engineer with Ciklum!

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REQUIRED SKILLS

Cucumber

Java

Postman

Rest Assured

Selenium

SoapUI

WebdriverIO

JOB INFO

- Job Identification 3836 Job Category Quality Engineering Posting Date 07/21/2026, 08:43 AM Locations Pune
- (Hybrid)

📌 Senior Automation QA (Java) Engineer (Pune)
🏢 Ciklum
📍 Pune