About BNP Paribas India Solutions:
Established in 2005, BNP Paribas India Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of BNP Paribas SA, European Union’s leading bank with an international reach. With delivery centers located in Bengaluru, Chennai and Mumbai, we are a 24x7 global delivery center. India Solutions services three business lines: Corporate and Institutional Banking, Investment Solutions and Retail Banking for BNP Paribas across the Group. Driving innovation and growth, we are harnessing the potential of over 10000 employees, to provide support and develop best-in-class solutions.
About BNP Paribas Group:
BNP Paribas is the European Union’s leading bank and key player in international banking. It operates in 65 countries and has nearly 185,000 employees, including more than 145,000 in Europe. The Group has key positions in its three main fields of activity: Commercial, Personal Banking & Services for the Group’s commercial & personal banking and several specialised businesses including BNP Paribas Personal Finance and Arval; Investment & Protection Services for savings, investment, and protection solutions; and Corporate & Institutional Banking, focused on corporate and institutional clients. Based on its strong diversified and integrated model, the Group helps all its clients (individuals, community associations, entrepreneurs, SMEs, corporates and institutional clients) to realize their projects through solutions spanning financing, investment, savings and protection insurance. In Europe, BNP Paribas has four domestic markets: Belgium, France, Italy, and Luxembourg. The Group is rolling out its integrated commercial & personal banking model across several Mediterranean countries, Turkey, and Eastern Europe. As a key player in international banking, the Group has leading platforms and business lines in Europe, a strong presence in the Americas as well as a solid and fast-growing business in Asia-Pacific. BNP Paribas has implemented a Corporate Social Responsibility approach in all its activities, enabling it to contribute to the construction of a sustainable future, while ensuring the Group's performance and stabilityCommitment to Diversity and InclusionAt BNP Paribas, we passionately embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued, respected and can bring their authentic selves to work. We prohibit Discrimination and Harassment of any kind and our policies promote equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants, irrespective of, but not limited to their gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, colour, national origin, age, religion, social status, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status etc. As a global Bank, we truly believe that inclusion and diversity of our teams is key to our success in serving our clients and the communities we operate in.
About Business Line/Function:
This requirement is for custody squad in Tribe Invest in BNPP Fortis.
Job Title:
Test Automation Specialist – Mainframe
Date:
1-Sep-2025
Department:
ITGLocation:Chennai
Business Line / Function:
BNPP Fortis - CPBS
Reports To:
(Direct)Onshore SSM
Grade:
(if applicable)(Functional)Service Manager, ISPL FORTIS
Number Of Direct Reports:
Nil
Directorship / Registration:
NAPosition PurposeTo design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts for mainframe applications, ensuring high-quality software delivery through continuous testing and integration.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain automated test scripts for mainframe applications (e.g., COBOL, JCL, CICS)
- Integrate test automation into CI/CD pipelines
- Collaborate with developers, analysts, and QA teams to define test strategies
- Analyze test results and report defects
- Maintain test data and environments
- Ensure compliance with internal quality standards and regulatory requirements
Technical & Behavioral Competencies
COBOLIntermediateJCL (Job Control Language)IntermediateCICSBasicREXX or CLISTBasicIBM z/OSIntermediateTest Automation Tools (e.g., IBM Rational Test, Micro Focus UFT, Selenium)IntermediateCI/CD Tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI)Basic to IntermediateVersion Control (e.g., Git)BasicSQL / DB2IntermediateAgile / Scrum MethodologiesBasicThe Role Is Part Of The Custody Squad Within The Investment Tribe, Responsible For The Custody Of Investment Products. Candidates Should Have a Solid Understanding Of The Banking Domain, Particularly In The Following Areas:
- - Knowledge of custody services and operations for investment products such as mutual funds, bonds, equities, and structured products
- - Familiarity with settlement processes, corporate actions, and reconciliation procedures
- - Understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements related to investment custody
- - Experience working with financial instruments and investment lifecycle management
- - Ability to collaborate with business analysts and product owners to translate custody requirements into test scenario
Specific Qualifications (if Required)
Bachelor or master degree in IT and at least 3 years of experience
Skills Referential
Behavioural Skills: (Please select up to 4 skills)Ability to collaborate / TeamworkAbility to deliver / Results drivenCommunication skills - oral & writtenClient focusedTransversal Skills: (Please select up to 5 skills)Analytical AbilityAbility to understand, explain and support changeChoose an item.Choose an item.Choose an item.
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Preferred Certifications:
Other/Specific Qualifications
(if required)
- ISTQB Certified Tester
- IBM z/OS Mainframe Practitioner
- Certified DevOps Engineer
