Full-Time
Software Development Engineer in Test 2
Posted on 2/13/2026
Zeta
1,001-5,000 employees
Cloud-native payment card issuer platform
No salary listed
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
In Person
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- 2-5 years of proven experience as an SDET
- Great programmer in either Java, Javascript, or Python
- Great understanding of Microservices, RESTful architecture and APIs, HTTP & HTTPS protocols
- Experience automating tests for large scale Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) systems, distributed systems & RESTful services
- Demonstrated experience in leading automation efforts on large-scale software projects or deliverables
- Experience with using Agile development methodologies
- Experience using Postman, RestAssured, and automated API testing
- Experience designing & executing load/stress and performance testing
- Demonstrated experience in measuring and reporting quality-related metrics to identify trends and proactively solve problems
- Strong experience with QA methodologies and software testing techniques and tools
- Demonstrated experience in automation strategy implementation, planning, and automation framework design
- Experience using test cases & test execution management tools (like TestRail), issues management tools (like Jira or Redmine), and development environments (like Visual Studio, IntelliJ, or Eclipse)
- Experience working closely with development and business teams
- Great oral and written communication skills
- Collaborate with developers, product managers, and engineering managers to understand features and their implementation details, understand customer usage models and then develop and execute automation strategy and plans
- SDETs help the QA team achieve great quality by automating functional and non-functional test cases, design CI/CD pipelines, and develop automation frameworks
- They understand software internals, debug problems, and write automated tests using JavaScript and/or user-level test automation tools
- A natural problem solver with a passion for automation enjoys working with developers and QA Engineers to enable them to develop automation and Continuous Integration of code, enjoys finishing projects, and obsesses about the quality
- You’ll have the freedom and encouragement to experiment and innovate, to improve existing processes and invent new ones, and not be limited by “that’s not how we do things here.”
- You’ll have a tangible impact on quality, process, our product, and -- most importantly -- our customers.
- You’ll have the satisfaction of being able to look back and say you were a key contributor to something special from its earliest stages.
- You will develop high-quality test automation to drive lower operational costs and faster deployments
Zeta provides cloud-native, API-connected payment card issuer processing platforms for banks, financial institutions, and fintechs. Its core product, Omni Stack, lets clients launch and manage digital credit, debit, and prepaid card programs through integrated APIs and cloud services. Transactions and card program management are handled via the platform, often with managed services and partner integrations (e.g., Sparrow) to offer comprehensive payment solutions. The company differentiates itself with a fully cloud-native, API-first approach combined with strong regulatory compliance (ISO IEC 27001, PCI DSS 4.0, SOC 2 Type 2), enabling rapid deployment and secure operation of embedded banking and payments. Zeta’s goal is to accelerate the world toward invisible payments by rethinking payment systems from core to edge.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Late Stage VC
Total Funding
$430M
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2015
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Raised $50M from Optum in 2025, boosting valuation to $2B from $1.15B.
- Serves 25M accounts, plans 25M more, with $50M+ annual revenue.
- Digital Credit as a Service launched 2024 processes 2M daily UPI transactions.
What critics are saying
- Optum builds competing card processing, poaches Zeta customers within 12-24 months.
- Mastercard integrates issuer processing, bypasses Zeta for issuers in 18-36 months.
- Profitability target missed by March 2026, collapses investor confidence immediately.
What makes Zeta unique
- Zeta's Omni Stack enables rapid launch of compliant digital cards and loans.
- Tachyon platform powers Sparrow's top-rated credit card for underserved since October 2023.
- Cloud-native API stack supports issuing, fraud, and digital banking apps globally.
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↓ -2%Zeta, an Indian fintech firm, has raised $50 million from Optum, boosting its valuation to $2 billion, up from $1.15 billion in 2021 when it received $250 million from SoftBank Vision Fund 2. Founded in 2015, Zeta aids banks and fintechs in modernizing services with cloud tech. It serves 25 million accounts, plans to add 25 million more, and aims for profitability by March 2026. The US is its largest market, followed by India, generating over $50 million annually.
Acorns has acquired Zeta, a financial planning platform for couples and families, to enhance its financial wellness offerings across various life stages. This acquisition, which includes Zeta co-founders Kevin Hopkins and Aditi Shekar joining Acorns, marks the company's fifth strategic acquisition in under two years. Existing Zeta customers will gain access to Acorns' financial wellness benefits. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Zeta, a provider of banking software to banks and fintech startups, has raised $50 million from a strategic investor at a $2 billion valuation. The new Zeta, a provider of banking software to banks and fintech startups, has raised $50 million from a strategic investor at a $2 billion valuation.
Zeta, a modern banking tech company, has raised $50 million from an undisclosed strategic investor, valuing the company at $2 billion. Zeta became a unicorn in May 2021 with a $250 million Series C round from SoftBank Vision Fund 2. The company also received $30 million from Mastercard in March 2022 at a $1.5 billion valuation. Zeta's Indian entity reported a 9.42% revenue increase to ₹893.12 crore in FY24, with PAT rising 5.4x to ₹119.82 crore.
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Zeta, a leading provider of next-gen card processing solutions to banks and credit unions, is proud to announce its partnership with Sparrow Financial to power the most modern credit card program in existence for non-prime customers.Sparrow is founded by industry veterans - Evan Feldman and Lisa Sturm - who have spent 30+ years building and managing large-scale credit card portfolios. They embarked on a quest for a modern card processing solution to launch a differentiated card program for underserved Americans. After meticulous evaluation of various card processors, they chose Zeta's Tachyon platform.Evan Feldman, Co-CEO of Sparrow Financial, said: “Sparrow has built the #1 credit card experience for the underserved in every respect, from a seamless application journey and instantaneous underwriting, a user-friendly mobile app, cutting-edge virtual card experience, a hassle-free repayment process, and an operations center that puts the customer first. This achievement has been made possible through the next-gen capabilities and integrated stack of Zeta.”The Sparrow credit card went live in October 2023, leveraging Zeta for card processing, mobile app, servicing, and advanced data & analytics capabilities. And, in under 6 months of launch, it has received glowing reviews for its intuitive and modern experience from customers with consistently high ratings on Credit Karma and mobile app stores, such as:Great card, easy to use app | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“The virtual card is available right away on the app, which was super convenient. Overall the app is really easy to use, especially compared to some of my other cards.”| ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The virtual card is available right away on the app, which was super convenient