Senior Automation Tester

Your Team Responsibilities

MSCI, Inc. seeks a Senior Software Engineer in Budapest, Hungary who specialises in test automation of computer software applications, systems, or services. Evaluate requirements, estimate development costs, design and implement the software, review the design and implementation, improve the development process, perform unit testing, communicate status, analyze risks and compromises, integrate software into a larger system, or diagnose and resolve issues.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Design and build a central RestAPI test automation system
• Design and execute REST API tests using tools like Postman, REST-Assured, K6 and JMeter.
• Validate API responses and ensure they meet the expected outcomes.
• Perform performance testing to ensure the application meets performance standards.
• Perform manual testing to identify and document defects.
• Conduct exploratory testing to uncover potential issues not covered by automated tests.
• Collaborate with development and QA teams to understand requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Maintain and enhance existing automation frameworks.
• Analyze test results, identify issues, and work with developers to resolve them.
• Participate in code reviews and provide feedback on testability.
• Continuously improve testing processes and methodologies.
• Design, develop, and execute automated test scripts using Playwright.

Your skills and experience that will help you excel

• • Experience in both manual and automated testing.
  • Experience in programming any languages such as JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, Go or Python.
  • Useful knowledge of Playwright and other automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress).
  • Experience with test management tools and defect tracking systems.
  • Problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Good communication and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment.
    
    

  Preferred Qualifications:
  
  

  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab).
  • Familiarity with performance and load testing tools.
  • Knowledge of software development lifecycle and best practices.
  • Experience with exploratory testing techniques.
  • Proficiency in REST API testing using Postman, REST-Assured, K6 and JMeter.

About MSCI

What we offer you

• Transparent compensation schemes and comprehensive employee benefits, tailored to your location, ensuring your financial security, health, and overall wellbeing.

• Flexible working arrangements, advanced technology, and collaborative workspaces.

• A culture of high performance and innovation where we experiment with new ideas and take responsibility for achieving results.

• A global network of talented colleagues, who inspire, support, and share their expertise to innovate and deliver for our clients.

• Global Orientation program to kickstart your journey, followed by access to our Learning@MSCI platform, LinkedIn Learning Pro and tailored learning opportunities for ongoing skills development.

• Multi-directional career paths that offer professional growth and development through new challenges, internal mobility and expanded roles.

• We actively nurture an environment that builds a sense of inclusion belonging and connection, including eight Employee Resource Groups. All Abilities, Asian Support Network, Black Leadership Network, Climate Action Network, Hola! MSCI, Pride & Allies, Women in Tech, and Women’s Leadership Forum.

At MSCI we are passionate about what we do, and we are inspired by our purpose – to power better investment decisions. You’ll be part of an industry-leading network of creative, curious, and entrepreneurial pioneers. This is a space where you can challenge yourself, set new standards and perform beyond expectations for yourself, our clients, and our industry.

MSCI is a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community. With over 50 years of expertise in research, data, and technology, we power better investment decisions by enabling clients to understand and analyze key drivers of risk and return and confidently build more effective portfolios. We create industry-leading research-enhanced solutions that clients use to gain insight into and improve transparency across the investment process.

MSCI Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected parental leave), veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. MSCI is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please email Disability.Assistance@msci.com and indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Please note, this e-mail is intended only for individuals who are requesting a reasonable workplace accommodation; it is not intended for other inquiries.

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