MetLife - Software Development Engineer - Test - API Testing

Note : This job role is part of MetLifes Hack4Job India (a hiring hackathon). Only shortlisted candidates will be invited.

Department : Global Technology.

Role Overview :

MetLife is seeking an experienced Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to enhance our digital and AI transformation journey.

This role is crucial in delivering high-quality software in an Agile environment by integrating test automation, leveraging Gen-AI toolsets, and ensuring rapid yet reliable releases.

Key Responsibilities :

Agile Testing :

- Participate in the planning and documentation of test strategies and acceptance criteria.

Test Automation & Execution :

- Execute automated and manual test cases for new builds and regression testing.

- Maintain and review automation scripts, troubleshoot failures, and fix broken test cases.

Defect Identification & Debugging :

- Investigate, diagnose, repair complex bugs and manage bug reports effectively.

Performance & API Testing :

- Conduct API testing using tools like RestAssured, Postman, and KarateDSL.

- Perform performance testing using JMeter and Blazemeter.

Candidate Qualifications

Education : Bachelors degree in computer science or equivalent.

Experience :

- Strong knowledge of test methodologies and automation frameworks.

- Proficiency in CI/CD, test-driven development, and Agile practices.

- Hands-on experience with BDD frameworks (Cucumber, Playwright).

Language : Business proficiency in English; Japanese language is a plus.

Skills & Competencies :

Test Automation : Experience in Selenium, Appium, TOSCA, and Playwright.

Development & UI Testing : Java, JavaScript, Python, GitHub, DS-Algo.

API Testing : RestAssured, Postman, KarateDSL.

Cloud & DevOps : Azure DevOps Test Plan, Perfecto, SauceLabs, BrowserStack.

Performance Testing : JMeter, Blazemeter.

Collaboration & Communication : Ability to work in global teams with a can-do attitude.

This is a great opportunity to be part of MetLifes technology transformation journey.