Software Developer Testing (SDET)

Every day, Global Payments makes it possible for millions of people to move money between buyers and sellers using our payments solutions for credit, debit, prepaid and merchant services. Our worldwide team helps over 3 million companies, more than 1,300 financial institutions and over 600 million cardholders grow with confidence and achieve amazing results. We are driven by our passion for success and we are proud to deliver best-in-class payment technology and software solutions. Join our dynamic team and make your mark on the payments technology landscape of tomorrow.

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We are looking for a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join our quality engineering team and lead automation initiatives for enterprise-grade .NET applications . This role requires deep expertise in Java-based automation using Cucumber (BDD) , as well as strong communication skills to collaborate across onsite/offshore teams and produce solution and technical documentation for client deliverables.
As a Senior SDET, you'll help shape our test automation strategy, mentor team members, and ensure end-to-end quality throughout the development lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain test automation frameworks in Java using Cucumber (BDD) to validate .NET-based applications.
• Create and execute automated test cases covering backend APIs, UI, and integrations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams-including developers, product owners, and QA-to define acceptance criteria and translate them into test automation scenarios.
• Coordinate work with offshore and onsite testing teams, ensuring consistent practices and aligned test coverage.
• Integrate test automation into CI/CD pipelines for continuous quality assurance.
• Analyze test results and work with development teams to resolve issues efficiently.
• Write and maintain solution documentation, including test strategy documents, framework setup guides, and client deliverables.
• Contribute to story grooming and sprint planning by identifying test gaps and providing QA input.
• Mentor junior QA and automation engineers and provide guidance on automation standards and best practices.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in software testing with a focus on automation.
• Strong coding experience in Java, with solid knowledge of Cucumber/BDD frameworks.
• Hands-on experience testing applications built on .NET Core / .NET Framework.
• Experience testing RESTful APIs and using tools such as Postman, RestAssured, or RestSharp.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD processes and tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.
• Proven experience working with and coordinating offshore/onsite teams.
• Ability to write clear, structured, and client-ready technical documentation.
• Excellent communication, organization, and collaboration skills.
• Exposure to Docker/Kubernetes environments.
• Experience with performance, load, or security testing

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