Role Summary

We are looking for a skilled and dedicated QA Engineer (SDET) with a solid background in software development and testing to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have 2 years of experience in Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) and 5 years of overall testing experience. A strong preference will be given to candidates with experience in payments or financial services, as well as hands-on experience with POS device testing, mobile device testing, web testing, API testing, and automation testing. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the quality of our software products through a blend of manual and automated testing.

Responsibilities

Automated Testing:

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for web, mobile, and API-based applications.
• Implement and improve test automation frameworks to enhance test efficiency.
• Work closely with development teams to ensure automated tests are integrated into continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.

Manual Testing:

• Perform manual functional, regression, and performance testing for various web, mobile, and POS applications.
• Create, manage, and execute test plans and test cases for new features and changes.
• Identify, record, and track defects found during testing and ensure they are fixed by the development team.

POS Device and Mobile Testing:

• Test POS (Point of Sale) devices for compatibility, functionality, and integration with backend systems.
• Perform comprehensive mobile device testing for various platforms (iOS/Android), ensuring compatibility with applications.
• Troubleshoot device-specific issues and collaborate with the development team to resolve them.

Web and API Testing:

• Conduct thorough testing of web applications, ensuring functionality, usability, security, and performance meet specified requirements.
• Perform API testing using tools like Postman, RestAssured, or similar tools, ensuring APIs function correctly and meet performance standards.
• Write test scenarios for both functional and non-functional API testing, including validation, performance, and load testing.

Collaboration and Documentation:

• Collaborate with product managers, business analysts, and developers to define test requirements and ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Maintain detailed documentation of test plans, test cases, defects, and testing progress within Jira and Confluence.
• Participate in sprint planning, retrospectives, and other agile ceremonies.

Payments and Financial Services:

• Perform end-to-end testing for payment gateway integrations and financial services applications.
• Validate transaction workflows, security, and compliance requirements for payment-related systems.
• Ensure the integrity and security of sensitive financial data in compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., PCI-DSS).

Continuous Improvement:

• Continuously improve testing processes by identifying and recommending areas for automation, performance optimization, and test strategy improvements.
• Keep up to date with industry best practices in testing and quality assurance.

Required skills and experience

Experience:

• 5+ years of overall software testing experience.
• 2+ years of experience in Software Development in Test (SDET), with a strong focus on automation.
• At least 1 year of experience in payments or financial services testing, especially around payment gateways, POS systems, and transaction systems.
• At least 1 year of software development experience, with proficiency in a programming language like Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in automation testing frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Appium, TestNG, JUnit, RestAssured).
• Solid understanding of API testing using tools like Postman, RestAssured, SoapUI, or similar.
• POS device testing experience, including device integration, functionality, and compatibility testing.
• Hands-on experience with mobile device testing on both iOS and Android platforms.
• Experience testing web applications across multiple browsers, ensuring compatibility and performance.
• Jira for test case management, defect tracking, and issue resolution.
• Confluence for documentation, knowledge sharing, and collaboration.

Testing Methodologies:

• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and experience in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Proficient in writing and executing manual and automated test cases.
• Experience in performing regression testing, functional testing, performance testing, and load testing.

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on delivering high-quality software.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and testing cloud-based applications.
• Knowledge of performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner).
• Understanding of payment security standards (e.g., PCI-DSS).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Environment: Work on cutting-edge cloud technologies and contribute to the development of highly scalable and secure applications.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development, certifications, and career progression within a growing DevOps team.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Flexibility: Enjoy flexible working arrangements, including remote options and work-life balance.