QA Automation Engineer

We are seeking an experienced QA Automation Engineer with knowledge in the finance domain to join our team. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical testing expertise with an understanding of financial systems and processes. You will be responsible for designing and implementing automation frameworks to ensure the quality, reliability, and compliance of our financial applications across trading, risk management, payments, and reporting systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop and maintain robust test automation frameworks for financial applications
• Create detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on business requirements and user stories
• Execute functional, regression, integration, and API testing with a focus on financial data integrity
• Validate complex financial calculations, transaction processing, and reporting functionalities
• Collaborate with Business Analysts and development teams to understand requirements and ensure complete test coverage
• Implement automated testing solutions within CI/CD pipelines for continuous delivery
• Perform data validation testing against financial databases and data warehouses
• Identify, document, and track defects through resolution using defect management tools
• Verify compliance with financial regulations and industry standards
• Generate test metrics and reports to provide insights into application quality and testing progress
• Participate in performance and security testing of financial systems

Technical & Domain Skills Required:

• Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies, processes, and best practices
• Proficiency in automation tools and frameworks (Selenium, Cypress, Cucumber, TestNG, JUnit, etc.)
• Experience with API testing using tools like Postman, SoapUI
• Working knowledge of SQL and experience with database testing
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, TeamCity, Azure DevOps)
• Scripting/programming skills in at least one language such as Java, Python, or JavaScript
• Understanding of financial concepts, workflows, and terminology
• Experience testing financial systems in areas such as banking, payments, trading, risk management, or reporting
• Knowledge of financial messaging standards and protocols is a plus
• Experience with performance testing tools (JMeter, LoadRunner) and security testing concepts

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in software quality assurance with at least 3 years focused on test automation
• Prior experience working in financial services sector (banking, capital markets, wealth management, etc.)
• ISTQB certification or equivalent QA certifications preferred
• Knowledge of Agile and DevOps methodologies
• Financial domain certifications or knowledge is a plus

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent attention to detail and quality-oriented mindset
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Ability to understand and translate complex financial requirements into test scenarios
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Adaptability to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment