Senior SDET I

Location: Mumbai

Time Type: Full time

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About Russell Investments, Mumbai: 

Russell Investments is a leading outsourced financial partner and global investment solutions firm providing a wide range of investment capabilities to institutional investors, financial intermediaries, and individual investors around the world. Building on an 90-year legacy of continuous innovation to deliver exceptional value to clients, Russell Investments works every day to improve the financial security of its clients. The firm is “Top 12 Ranked Consultant (2009-2024)” in P&I survey 2024 with $962 billion in assets under advisement (as of December 31, 2025) and $376.9 billion in assets under management (as of December 31, 2025) for clients in 30 countries. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington in the United States, Russell Investments has offices around the world, including London, New York, Toronto, Sydney, Tokyo, Shanghai – and has opened a new office in Mumbai, India in June 2023.

Joining the Mumbai office is an incredible opportunity to work closely with global stakeholders to support the technology and infrastructure that drives the investment and trading processes of a globally recognized asset management firm. Be part of the team based out of Goregaon (East) and contribute to the foundation and culture of the firm’s growing operations in India. The Mumbai office operates with varying shifts to accommodate time zones around the world.

For more information, please visit https://www.russellinvestments.com.

Job Description:

We are seeking an accomplished Senior SDET I with 8–12 years of experience in quality engineering and test automation, ideally within the financial domain. This role requires a proven leader who can architect enterprise-grade automation solutions, mentor junior engineers, and drive quality-first practices across complex application ecosystems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure, scalable, and reliable financial applications while championing innovation in testing methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead quality engineering efforts across multiple agile teams, influencing design, development, and deployment strategies.

• Architect and maintain enterprise-level test automation frameworks for web, API, mobile, and backend systems.

• Define and enforce quality standards, test strategies, and best practices across the organization.

• Mentor and coach junior SDETs and QA engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

• Drive in-sprint automation adoption, enabling faster release cycles and reducing defect leakage.

• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and business stakeholders to align testing with business priorities.

• Perform advanced functional, regression, integration, performance, and security testing.

• Ensure end-to-end test coverage across UI, API, database, and services.

• Provide executive-level reporting on quality metrics, risks, and trends to leadership.

• Champion innovation in automation tools, using AI, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.

Required Skills & Experience

• 8–12 years of experience in software testing and automation, with significant exposure to financial systems.

• Strong programming expertise in C# or Python

• Hands-on experience with modern automation tools (Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, Appium).

• Advanced API testing skills using Postman, RestAssured, or Karate.

• Deep knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, TeamCity, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).

• Strong SQL/database validation skills for financial transactions.

• Exposure to Salesforce, Adobe AEM, or similar enterprise platforms preferred.

• Experience with performance testing tools (JMeter, LoadRunner) is a plus.

• Exposure/Experience on AI based Test Automation solution is a plus.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven ability to lead QA/SDET teams for enterprise projects.

• Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile, and DevOps practices.

• Ability to design testing strategy for large scale applications/enterprise programs.

• Ability to design automation solutions at scale, ensuring maintainability and reusability.

• Excellent troubleshooting skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Strong stakeholder management and ability to influence prioritization of quality initiatives.

Soft Skills & Core Values

• Exceptional communication and leadership skills with clear, concise reporting.

• Ownership mindset with accountability for quality outcomes.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment.

• Proactive problem-solving, decision-making, and innovation mindset.

• Commitment to integrity, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.

• Certifications in test automation, cloud technologies, or Agile methodologies are a plus.