Senior QA Engineer

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Who are we?
At Finastra, we are a dynamic global provider of open finance software solutions, dedicated to expanding access to financial services. Our innovative applications span Lending, Payments, Treasury and Capital Markets, and Universal Banking. Proudly serving over 8,000 customers, including 45 of the world's top 50 banks, we aim to boost financial inclusion for all. Join us and be part of a vibrant company that embraces diverse perspectives, and is committed to doing well by doing good.
Role Summary   Lead end-to-end quality for payment products built on    Global PAYplus (GPP Classic/SP) . Own test strategy, build scalable    Java-based automation , and drive quality in a microservices/API-first ecosystem. This role requires deep payments knowledge (SWIFT/SEPA/Instant Payments), strong CI/CD exposure, and the ability to mentor others and influence engineering quality.
Responsibilities & Deliverables    Quality Strategy & Planning    Own test strategy for GPP-based releases (functional, integration, E2E, regression, and non-functional).
Convert business requirements/user stories into acceptance criteria, BDD scenarios, and traceable test cases.
Test Design & Execution    Author comprehensive test cases for payment flows (ISO 20022 MX/MT, SWIFT, SEPA SCT/SCT Inst, instant payments).
Design, develop, and maintain    Java automation
Execute component, API, integration, and E2E tests; publish clear execution reports .
Data, Environments & Observability    Set up and maintain personal/team test environments; coordinate environment readiness for releases.
Create/run    SQL  scripts (Oracle/Postgre

SQL) to seed complex payment scenarios and validate results (fees, FX, posting, settlement).
Read logs/traces for root-cause analysis.
Automation Engineering & CI/CD     Integrate automation in CI/CD ( Jenkins, Git, Maven/Gradle ), enable parallel runs, and maintain green pipelines.
Track coverage, eliminate flaky tests, and maintain quality dashboards.
Defect Management & Stakeholder Communication    Own defect lifecycle from detection to resolution; conduct RCAs and drive preventive actions.
Communicate quality status, risks, and readiness confidently; support pre-GA activities and production cutovers.
Process, Leadership & Compliance     Mentor QA engineers; contribute to hiring, onboarding, and playbooks.
Maintain RTM, test evidence, and audit-ready artifacts (PCI-aligned controls where applicable).
Key Deliverables:  Test strategy/plan, traceability matrix, test cases, automation suites, performance scripts, execution & quality dashboards, defect & RCA logs, release readiness reports.
Required Experience & Skills (Must-Have)      Experience    as Software QA;
hands-on GPP (Classic/SP) experience  in production-grade projects.
Payments domain expertise:
SWIFT (MT/MX), ISO 20022, SEPA (SCT/SCT Inst), Instant Payments ; understanding of STP, fees/charges, settlement, cutoffs.
Java-based automation :
Java 8+
API testing for    REST/SOAP  (Postman, SOAP UI); schema/contract and negative testing.
CI/CD & build:
Jenkins ,    Git ,    Maven/Gradle ; integrating automation into pipelines.
SQL  proficiency (Oracle/Postgre

SQL) for data setup/validation.
Strong analytical skills, stakeholder communication, and ownership across the SDLC.
Good-to-Have / Preferred     Messaging & Eventing:
IBM MQ  (queues, persistence, DLQ handling) and    Apache Kafka  (topics, partitions, consumer groups); testing idempotency, ordering, and at-least/exactly-once semantics.
Containers & orchestration:
Docker ,    Kubernetes  for test environments and CI runners.
Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP) for ephemeral test environments.
Domain extras: AML/sanctions integrations, reconciliation/posting/ledger validations in GPP.

Certifications:

ISTQB Advanced (Test Analyst/Test Manager), Agile/Scrum, Performance testing, Kubernetes.
Tools & Tech Stack      Languages/Automation:  Java, Selenium, TestNG/JUnit
APIs:  REST, SOAP (Postman, SOAP UI)
Build/CI:  Maven/Gradle, Jenkins, Git
Databases:  Oracle, PostgreSQL
Messaging (Preferred):
IBM MQ ,    Apache Kafka
We are proud to offer a range of incentives to our employees worldwide. These benefits are available to everyone, regardless of grade, and reflect the values we uphold:

· Flexibility:
Enjoy unlimited vacation, based on your location and business priorities. Hybrid working arrangements, and inclusive policies such as paid time off for voting, bereavement, and sick leave.

· Well-being:
Access Confidential one-on-one therapy through our Employee Assistance Program, find support from our network of Wellbeing Champions and Gather Groups, and a calendar of monthly events and initiatives designed to help you thrive - Inside and Outside of work.

· Medical, life & disability insurance, retirement plan, lifestyle and other benefits
* · ESG:
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