Senior Quality Engineer (Automation Testing)

About the role
We are looking for a Senior Quality Engineer to join us in Chandigarh. This role focuses on delivering high-quality software through a combination of functional testing, automation and behaviour-driven development practices.

You will work closely with engineering, product and DevOps teams to ensure test coverage is embedded throughout the development lifecycle. This role is well suited to someone who enjoys translating business requirements into effective test scenarios, building reliable automation and contributing to continuous improvement in quality practices.

What you'll do
Design, write and maintain clear and structured functional test cases based on business requirements and user stories.
Create and maintain BDD feature files using Cucumber, ensuring scenarios are well-defined using Gherkin syntax.
Develop and maintain automated test scripts using tools such as Selenium and/or Playwright.
Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing and early defect detection.
Execute test cycles covering functional and edge-case scenarios to ensure strong test coverage.
Identify, log, track and manage defects using tools such as Jira, ensuring issues are clearly documented and resolved efficiently.
Collaborate with developers, product owners and other stakeholders to translate requirements into effective and meaningful test scenarios.
Contribute to the ongoing improvement of test frameworks, processes and overall quality engineering practices.
What we’re looking for
4+ years of relevant commercial experience in software quality engineering or QA automation.
Strong understanding of software testing fundamentals, including test case design and defect lifecycle management.
Hands-on experience with BDD frameworks such as Cucumber and writing feature files using Gherkin.
Practical experience with automation tools such as Selenium or Playwright in a commercial environment.
Experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines.
Familiarity with defect tracking and test management tools such as Jira.
Good analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
Clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within Agile teams.
Working knowledge of Agile or Scrum development methodologies.

Why EquiLend
Competitive compensation with a discretionary annual bonus linked to performance.
Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
Generous annual leave allowance including public holidays.
Comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits for you and your dependents.
Opportunities to learn, grow and develop within a supportive team environment.
A collaborative and inclusive culture where different perspectives are valued.

About EquiLend
EquiLend is a global financial technology firm at the center of the securities finance industry. Since 2001, we have built the infrastructure that financial institutions rely on to trade, manage, and report. This includes products such as our NGT trading platform, Post Trade Suite, DataLend market intelligence, RegTech solutions, and EquiLend Clearing Services.

We operate across North America, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific, working with banks, broker dealers, asset managers, and custodians to bring greater efficiency, transparency, and automation to the securities finance lifecycle. Our teams combine deep market expertise with a focus on building technology that works at scale, under real-world conditions, for some of the world's most demanding financial institutions.

EquiLend is Great Place to Work Certified™ in the U.S., UK, Ireland, and India, and has been recognized as Global Data Provider of the Year and Regulatory Solution of the Year at the Securities Finance Times Industry Excellence Awards 2025.

Diversity & Inclusion
We know that the best solutions come from teams that bring different perspectives, backgrounds, and ways of thinking to the table. At EquiLend, we are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong and aim to reflect this in how we hire, develop, and support our people.

We are actively working to ensure our teams are as diverse as the global markets and clients we serve. That means creating an environment where different viewpoints are sought out and where people can do their best work regardless of background.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to make it happen.

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