Functional QA Test Engineer

Job Description Functional QA Test Engineer - AVP Position Overview Job Title: Functional QA Test Engineer - AVP Location: Pune, India Role Description - We are looking for a Functional QA Test Engineer to join our Single Sign-On Services Engineering team in Pune. In this role, you will lead the functional testing efforts for mission-critical applications, ensuring high-quality software delivery through structured test planning, execution, and defect management. - You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, product owners, and DevOps engineers to validate business requirements, drive test automation, and improve overall product quality. This is a hands-on role requiring strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a passion for quality assurance in agile environments. What we'll offer you As part of our flexible scheme, here are just some of the benefits that you'll enjoy, - Best in class leave policy. - Gender neutral parental leaves - 100% reimbursement under childcare assistance benefit (gender neutral) - Sponsorship for Industry relevant certifications and education - Employee Assistance Program for you and your family members - Comprehensive Hospitalization Insurance for you and your dependents - Accident and Term life Insurance - Complementary Health screening for 35 yrs. and above Your key responsibilities - Lead the design, development, and execution of functional test cases for web applications and APIs - Validate business logic, user flows, and system integrations across multiple environments - Perform manual and automated testing, ensuring comprehensive coverage of new features and regression scenarios - Collaborate with developers and product managers to clarify requirements and ensure testability - Identify, document, and manage defects using tools like JIRA, TestRail, or equivalent - Drive test strategy, including risk-based testing, test data management, and automation integration - Participate in agile ceremonies (sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives) and contribute to continuous improvement - Mentor junior QA engineers and support onboarding of new team members - Ensure compliance with accessibility, security, and performance standards Your skills and experience - 5+ years of experience in functional testing of enterprise-grade applications - Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, and Agile/Scrum methodologies - Experience with test management tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail, Zephyr) - Exposure to automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Postman, REST Assured) is a plus - Solid knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and basic scripting for UI validation - Familiarity with OAuth2/SAML/OpenID Connect flows and federated identity systems is a plus - Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field - Fluent in English How we'll support you - Training and development to help you excel in your career. - Coaching and support from experts in your team. - A culture of continuous learning to aid progression. - A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs. About us and our teams Please visit our company website for further information: We strive for a in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively. Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group. We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.