Job Title: Assistant Manager

Department: Banking IT 

About Business line/Function: Payments & Cash Management 

Position Purpose: The ideal candidate for this role will serve as an individual contributor [Techno-functional Skillset] for manual and Automation Testing with a focus on Functional Testing and having experience in Automation (Java/selenium) Script design and execution. They should possess good knowledge and experience in the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) process, encompassing test design, and execution. Additionally, they should be adept in capturing evidence in Excel, writing SQL queries, and collaborating with business analyst teams to derive test cases from requirement documents and use cases.

From a technical standpoint, the candidate should have good knowledge in Core Java Programming, including Object-Oriented Programming (OOPs), Java Collections Framework, and Exception Handling. They should also be well-versed in Selenium WebDriver.

As an individual contributor and SPOC, the candidate should have good knowledge and at least 2 years’ experience in Payments&Cash management domain, End to End payment life cycles and End to End interface testing. T candidate will be responsible for governing the testing process in accordance with defined guidelines, maintaining thorough test documentation, and ensuring accurate defect reporting. Hands-on experience in JIRA and experience in AI LLM tools (preferred).

Responsibilities

Direct Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute manual test cases for Payment & Cash Management applications, with a focus on SWIFT, MT to MX formats, Core Banking Applications, Payment Engines, SEPA, APAC, and India payments.
• Conduct thorough manual testing (functional, regression, UAT) with data-driven risk assessment to focus on critical business flows. 
• Do Automation feasibility study, work on test automation using Java, Selenium, adopting the Test Automation frameworks internally managed
• Do End to End interface testing, define approaches for effective Test design, Test execution avoiding defects leaks. Efficient in root cause analysis and troubleshooting the issue
• Analyze and report defects and collaborate with development teams to resolve issues and ensure timely closure.
• Perform Automation feasibility studies and implement scalable test automation using Java, Selenium, and internal frameworks with AI-guided test selection. 
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts and execute automated tests to ensure efficient testing and validation.

Contributing Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including development and BA teams, to identify opportunities for process improvement and knowledge sharing.
• Participate in test planning with risk-based prioritization to align testing with project goals. 
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of testing processes and procedures, to ensure that testing is efficient, effective, and aligned with industry’s best practices.
• Contributes to the development of automated testing frameworks and tools, to enhance automation capabilities and improve testing efficiency
• Enhance automation frameworks with scalable and reusable components to improve efficiency.

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, to troubleshoot and resolve defects and issues.
• Good communication and collaboration skills, to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Good programming skills in Core Java, and experience with automation testing tools such as Selenium, to automate testing and improve testing efficiency. Experience in working with Automation frameworks [BDD-Cucumber, TestNG] and exposure to new automation tools like Playwright
• Exposure to AI tools for Coding Open code, Devops tools like Jenkins and Bitbucket repositories 
• Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies and testing tools, to stay up to date with industry trends and best practices.

Specific Qualifications:

• Education Level: Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech)/Bachelor of Engineering (BE)/Master of Computer Applications (MCA or related field or bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Experience Level: 6 to 8 Years

 [with Banking, Payments& Cash Management Project experience preferred]

Skills Referential (Required knowledge, skills and abilities)

Technical Skills:

• Techno-Functional skillset and work experience in Banking, Payments& Cash management: Payment Engine specific projects
• Specializing in MT-to-MX (ISO20022) Functional understanding and experience in Payment Engine E2E testing
• Manual testing principles, methodologies, and techniques, End to End testing 
• Automation experience with Java, Selenium and Test Automation frameworks [ BDD-Cucumber, Test NG etc.] 
• Payment Engine End to End Tests & MT to MX processing
• Continuous Learning and Adaptability: Staying Updated with AI Trends, Experimenting with AI Tools. Hands-on Experience with AI Tools
• Manual Testing: Leverage AI-assisted test scenario modeling and data-driven risk assessment to enhance coverage and prioritize critical business flows.
• Automation Design: Implement AI-guided test selection and modular code design to build scalable, maintainable, and high-impact automation frameworks. 

 Behavioral Skills: 

• Acts and behaves appropriately and in accordance with the ethical standards
•  Adapt to evolving technologies and processes.
• Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
• Proactive and Curious Mindset
•  Time Management and Organization
• Collaborate effectively with the team.

Education Level:  B.Tech/BE/MCA or Equivalent Qualifications

Location: Mumbai/Bangalore

About BNP Paribas Group:

BNP Paribas is the European Union’s leading bank and key player in international banking. It operates in 65 countries and has nearly 185,000 employees, including more than 145,000 in Europe. The Group has key positions in its three main fields of activity: Commercial, Personal Banking & Services for the Group’s commercial & personal banking and several specialized businesses including BNP Paribas Personal Finance and Arval; Investment & Protection Services for savings, investment, and protection solutions; and Corporate & Institutional Banking, focused on corporate and institutional clients. Based on its strong diversified and integrated model, the Group helps all its clients (individuals, community associations, entrepreneurs, SMEs, corporates and institutional clients) to realize their projects through solutions spanning financing, investment, savings and protection insurance. In Europe, BNP Paribas has four domestic markets: Belgium, France, Italy, and Luxembourg. The Group is rolling out its integrated commercial & personal banking model across several Mediterranean countries, Turkey, and Eastern Europe. As a key player in international banking, the Group has leading platforms and business lines in Europe, a strong presence in the Americas as well as a solid and fast-growing business in Asia-Pacific. BNP Paribas has implemented a Corporate Social Responsibility approach in all its activities, enabling it to contribute to the construction of a sustainable future, while ensuring the Group's performance and stability.

About BNP Paribas India Solutions:

Established in 2005, BNP Paribas India Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of BNP Paribas SA, European Union’s leading bank with an international reach. With delivery centers located in Bengaluru, Chennai and Mumbai, we are a 24x7 global delivery center. India Solutions services three business lines: Corporate and Institutional Banking, Investment Solutions and Retail Banking for BNP Paribas across the Group. Driving innovation and growth, we are harnessing the potential of over 10000 employees, to provide support and develop best-in-class solutions.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At BNP Paribas, we passionately embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued, respected and can bring their authentic selves to work. We prohibit Discrimination and Harassment of any kind and our policies promote equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants, irrespective of, but not limited to their gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, colour, national origin, age, religion, social status, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status etc. As a global Bank, we truly believe that inclusion and diversity of our teams is key to our success in serving our clients and the communities we operate in. As a global Bank, we truly believe that inclusion and diversity of our teams is key to our success in serving our clients and the communities we operate in.