Software Development Engineer – Test

Ford Motor Company

Lead Software Development Engineer in Test at Ford Credit, architecting test automation frameworks for financial applications. Collaborate across teams for high-quality financial software development.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeChennai • 🇮🇳 IndiaSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Test Automation, including the development of robust frameworks and scripts for complex financial applications. Proficient in CI/CD pipeline design and implementation, ensuring quality and compliance within high-transaction financial systems.

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Test Automation Framework DevelopmentCI/CD Pipeline Design and ImplementationScripting in Java, Python, JavaScriptAPI Automation with Postman, SoapUI, Rest AssuredCloud Services for Test Environment Management

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Hard Skills

Test AutomationScriptingProgrammingAPI AutomationCI/CD Pipeline DesignInfrastructure as Code (IaaC)Cloud ServicesData VisualizationAutomation FrameworksMicroservices Testing

Soft Skills

CollaborationEffective CommunicationTeamwork

Tools & Technologies

Selenium WebDriverAppiumPlaywrightCypressPostmanSoapUIRest AssuredKubernetesTektonJenkins

Industry Keywords

Financial SystemsComplianceAudit RequirementsHigh-Transaction SystemsTest Automation Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCypressJavaJavaScriptJenkinsKubernetesMicroservicesPythonSelenium

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the ownership and evolution of AI-assisted automation platform — for WebUI and API test consumed across the application teams.
Architect generic, reusable capabilities covering the full application stack – including UI (Web applications), APIs, and Microservices.
Develop and expand advanced test automation frameworks, modernizing them to align with DevOps principles and cloud-native architectures.
Establish, lead, and continuously refine the test automation strategy specifically for Ford Credit’s core banking applications and integrated financial products.
Define and implement comprehensive test automation standards, best practices, and guidelines tailored for testing complex, high-transaction financial systems.
Design and implement automated quality gates and checkpoints within the CI/CD pipeline to prevent regressions and ensure the integrity of builds impacting core banking functionalities.
Create and maintain detailed testing evidence, test reports and documentation for all automated tests, ensuring full compliance with internal policies, external regulations, and audit requirements specific to the financial industry.

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of progressive experience in Test Automation, hands on experience building framework and tools with scale.
Strong Scripting and Programming knowledge in languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript, with proven ability to build robust, maintainable automation frameworks and scripts for complex financial applications.
Strong experience with cloud, demonstrating the ability to leverage cloud services for test environment management, test execution, and scaling automation infrastructure securely.
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaaC), Virtualization and Container Orchestration (Kubernetes - K8s) related to setting up test environments
Hands-on Experience in Developing Automation Scripts for UI using frameworks/tools like Selenium WebDriver, Appium, Playwright, or Cypress.
Hands on experience with API Automation using tools/frameworks like Postman, SoapUI, or Rest Assured, specifically for testing APIs, web services, and microservices.
Very strong experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (preferred experience with Tekton, Cloud Build, and/or Jenkins) to integrate automated tests and implement quality gates for changes impacting the systems.
Strong knowledge in data visualization and reporting using tools like Extent Report to effectively communicate test results, quality metrics, and automation coverage.
Ability to work effectively in diversified global teams and projects, collaborating across different time zones and cultures.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development