Empower – Hiring for Engineer Automation Quality @Bengaluru

About Company

Empower is a financial services leader dedicated to transforming the financial lives of its customers. As an Engineer Automation Quality, you will step into a role that balances independence with cross-functional collaboration. You won’t just be “running scripts”; you will be designing, developing, and maintaining moderately complex automated test suites that safeguard the functionality of high-stakes financial applications. With a “Remote – Nationwide” policy, Empower offers true workplace flexibility within India.

Job Details

Job Description

The Automation Quality Engineer at Empower is a “Gatekeeper of Trust.” In the financial sector, a bug isn’t just a glitch; it can represent a significant financial impact for a customer. You will be implementing Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) to ensure that the “business logic” is perfectly translated into “test logic.”

Requirements

• Experience: 2–4 years in testing, with 1–2 years specifically in automation.
• Programming: Proficiency in Core Java is required.
• Tooling: Strong experience with Selenium, Karate, JUnit, or TestNG.
• Frameworks: Knowledge of BDD frameworks (e.g., Cucumber) and version control (Git).
• Skills: Experience in JIRA/ZE management tools and a solid understanding of requirement analysis.
• Preferred:
• Bachelor’s degree in CS, IT, or a related field.
• Knowledge of Jenkins for continuous integration.
• Experience in design and estimation techniques.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Automation Development: Design and build moderately complex test scripts using Java and tools like Selenium or Karate.
• Defect Management: Independently identify, document, and track software defects to resolution using JIRA.
• Full-Stack Testing: Execute both UI and API functional testing, ensuring that the entire application architecture is validated.
• Script Maintenance: Update existing automation suites to stay synchronized with rapid application enhancements and CI/CD cycles.
• Mentorship: Provide technical guidance to associate-level engineers, helping them level up their automation and debugging skills.
• Database Validation: Perform SQL-based database testing to ensure data integrity across the financial platform.

How to Apply?

Role Summary

The Automation Quality Engineer at Empower is a “Gatekeeper of Trust.” In the financial sector, a bug isn’t just a glitch; it can represent a significant financial impact for a customer. You will be implementing Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) to ensure that the “business logic” is perfectly translated into “test logic.”

Company Culture & Insights

Empower celebrates internal mobility and “fluid career paths.” The culture is built on the pillars of purpose and well-being, with a strong emphasis on community volunteering. In the Bengaluru hub, associates are given the freedom to “transform their own lives” while transforming those of their clients. Expect a welcoming, inclusive environment where technical excellence is balanced with work-life harmony.

Why We Recommend This Job

• Financial Domain Expertise: Gaining experience in Fintech/Financial Services QA is highly lucrative and provides long-term job security.
• The “Karate” Advantage: Proficiency in the Karate Framework is a trending skill in 2026 for unified API and UI testing.
• Nationwide Remote: The freedom to work from anywhere in India while being part of a top-tier global organization is a premier benefit.

Career Growth Potential

Senior Automation Engineer: Taking lead on architectural decisions for the global automation framework.

QA Architect: Designing the end-to-end testing strategy for new financial product launches.

SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test): Transitioning into a more code-heavy role focused on building custom testing tools and infrastructure.

Skills You’ll Gain

Salary & Benefits Info

• Estimated Salary: For an engineer with 2–4 years of experience, the Total Compensation (TC) in Bengaluru typically ranges from ₹12,00,000 to ₹18,00,000 per annum.
• Benefits: Flexible work environment, internal mobility programs, and wellness/volunteer-focused incentives.

Frequently Asked Interview Questions

Frequently Asked Interview Questions

1. Java Basics: “Explain the difference between Method Overloading and Method Overriding. How would you use either in an automation framework?”
2. Selenium/UI: “How do you handle dynamic elements in Selenium that change their ID or XPATH on every page load?”
3. API Testing (Karate): “What are the advantages of using Karate for API testing compared to Rest-Assured? How do you perform data-driven testing in Karate?”
4. BDD/Cucumber: “Explain the ‘Gherkin’ syntax. How do you link a Feature File to a Step Definition file in Cucumber?”
5. SQL: “Write a query to find the second-highest transaction amount from a ‘Transactions’ table for a specific user ID.”

Behavioral & Culture Questions

1. Frequently Asked Interview Questions
2. Java Basics: “Explain the difference between Method Overloading and Method Overriding. How would you use either in an automation framework?”
3. Selenium/UI: “How do you handle dynamic elements in Selenium that change their ID or XPATH on every page load?”
4. API Testing (Karate): “What are the advantages of using Karate for API testing compared to Rest-Assured? How do you perform data-driven testing in Karate?”
5. BDD/Cucumber: “Explain the ‘Gherkin’ syntax. How do you link a Feature File to a Step Definition file in Cucumber?”
6. SQL: “Write a query to find the second-highest transaction amount from a ‘Transactions’ table for a specific user ID.”