Lead SDET (Performance Engineering, Automation, Database Testing, Gen AI Integration)

At Franklin Templeton, we’re driving our industry forward by developing new and innovative ways to help our clients achieve their investment goals. Our dynamic and diversified firm spans asset management, wealth management, and fintech, offering many ways to help investors make progress toward their goals. Our talented teams working around the globe bring expertise that’s both broad and unique. From our welcoming, inclusive, and flexible culture to our global and diverse business, we offer opportunities not only to help you reach your potential but also to contribute to our clients’ achievements.

Come join us in delivering better outcomes for our clients around the world!

What is the Technology Quality Assurance Team responsible for?

Technology Quality Assurance (TQA) is dedicated to ensuring the best quality of software products are developed and Customer Experience is enhanced. Quality Engineering team builds, reuse and supports technology agnostic automated frameworks, supporting Legacy, Digital, Data and NextGen platforms.

We are seeking a Sr Software Development Engineer in Test (Sr SDET) who has passion for using technology to develop and maintain solutions for Investment management. Experience in Investment Risk Management and Risk systems is preferred. Passion for learning investment risk is must for you to be successful in this position.

What are the ongoing responsibilities of a Lead Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)?

A Lead Software Development Engineer in Test (Lead SDET) at Franklin Templeton is a developer with the responsibility of developing frameworks and tools to test products for functional and non-functional testing, Data Analytics testing and any non-functional testing like (Security / Performance / accessibility)

It is a unique role, providing immense opportunity to design and develop and Test wide range of Applications.

Lead SDETs at Franklin Templeton can understand software architecture, debug code, automate repetitive tasks, and implement new tools and frameworks needed to streamline our quality process.

Our Lead SDETs work directly with both Software Development Engineers and Product Owners to understand project features, review technical designs, and implement automated test tools that help deliver quality features with efficiency. They also understand customer usage models and can develop test plans and test cases that approximate real-world environments and scenarios.

Our Lead SDET is also responsible to groom junior SDETs, provides oversight by incorporating technical and business domain knowledge. Self-educates to gain a comprehensive understanding of relevant development languages, runtimes, frameworks, database platforms, and tooling.

What ideal qualifications, skills & experience would help someone to be successful?

Undergrad Degree in Finance, Computer Science, or related field – Graduate Degree Desirable

9+ years of Experience.

Experience in Investment Management industry / Financial domain.

Basic knowledge of statistical theory, financial instruments, and markets.

Experience of around 4-6 years of relevant experience on Data Testing Center of Excellence,

Exposure towards Automation on Codecept , ICEDQ

A firm understanding of data warehouse and database concepts.

The ability to develop strategies, test plans, and test cases specific to data integration and the enterprise’s business.

The ability to create effective ETL test cases and scenarios based on ETL database loading technology and business requirements.

Working on Test Strategy for Complex Data Projects

Testing experiences with multiple DB systems, (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, DB2, Postgresql).

Understanding of data models, data mapping documents, ETL design, and ETL coding

Advanced skills with SQL queries, stored procedures, and test scripting to delete, define, load, and merge data for tests.

Ability to communicate effectively with data engineers, DB designers and developers.

Use of a variety of data quality verification tools

Implementation of automated testing for ETL processes

Effective use of defect management and to

Testing on Snowflake & AWS Data Migrations

Data Testing Automation Tools

Job Level - Individual Contributor

Work Shift Timings - 2 : 00 PM -11 : 00 PM IST

Experience our welcoming culture and reach your professional and personal potential!

Our culture is shaped by our diverse global workforce and strongly held core values. Regardless of your interests, lifestyle, or background, there’s a place for you at Franklin Templeton. We provide employees with the tools, resources, and learning opportunities to help them excel in their career and personal life.

By joining us, you will become part of a culture that focuses on employee well-being and provides multidimensional support for a positive and healthy lifestyle. We understand that benefits are at the core of employee well-being and may vary depending on individual needs. Whether you need support for maintaining your physical and mental health, saving for life’s adventures, taking care of your family members, or making a positive impact in your community, we aim to have them covered.

Professional development growth opportunities through in-house classes and over 150 Web-based training courses

An educational assistance program to financially help employees seeking continuing education

Medical, Life and Personal Accident Insurance benefit for employees. Medical insurance also cover employee’s dependents (spouses, children and dependent parents)

Life insurance for protection of employees’ families

Personal accident insurance for protection of employees and their families

Personal loan assistance

Employee Stock Investment Plan (ESIP)

12 weeks Paternity leave

Onsite fitness center, recreation center, and cafeteria

Transport facility

Child day care facility for women employees

Cricket grounds and gymnasium

Library

Health Center with doctor availability

HDFC ATM on the campus

Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and existing employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

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