Senior Software Engineer (Quality)

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You will collaborate closely with software developers, product managers, quality engineers, and other stakeholders to identify test requirements, create test plans, and implement automated testing strategies. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative, innovative engineering culture and make an impact by leading some of our most mission-critical initiatives.
We are looking for Quality Engineers who can raise the bar for technical and cultural excellence, with a focus on test automation, CI/CD pipeline creation, infrastructure automation, and more.

Responsibilities
Perform manual testing and develop, implement, and maintain automated test frameworks, scripts, and tools for functional, regression, performance, and integration testing.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements, define test objectives, and develop test strategies.
Lead end-to-end (E2E) testing strategy and implementation and support UAT.
Design and execute automated test cases, ensuring appropriate test coverage and adherence to quality standards.
Develop testing strategies and test plans; perform manual testing for newly developed features.
Identify, analyze, and report software defects with detailed and accurate documentation.
Continuously improve and enhance the automation test suite using new technologies and best practices.
Conduct code reviews and collaborate with developers to ensure testability, reliability, and maintainability.
Participate in agile development processes including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
Collaborate with QA team members to troubleshoot and resolve testing issues promptly.
Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies in test automation, recommending improvements to enhance testing efficiency and effectiveness.

Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
9+ years of experience as a Test Automation Engineer or in a similar role.
Strong programming skills; Java preferred.
Proficiency in test automation tools and frameworks such as:
WebDriverIO
Playwright
Selenium WebDriver
Appium
TestNG
JUnit
Cucumber
Solid understanding of software testing methodologies, principles, and best practices.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, version control systems (e.g., Git), and build tools (e.g., Jenkins).
Knowledge of SDLC and agile methodologies.
Familiarity with relational databases and ability to write SQL queries for data validation.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with keen attention to detail.
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Self-motivated and able to work independently and in a team environment.
Certifications in software testing and/or test automation tools/frameworks are a plus.

Corporate Security Responsibility

All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:

• Abide by Mastercard's security policies and practices;
• Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;
• Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and
• Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines.