Quality Assurance Engineer

Project description
The client is looking for a Quality Assurance Engineer to support technical and GMS (Global Messaging Services)
-related testing efforts. The role involves working with financial messaging systems (including SWIFT and ISO
2022), SQL databases, and XML validation. The ideal candidate will be highly analytical, detail-oriented, and proactive in team collaboration and issue resolution.

Responsibilities
Write and execute SQL queries including SELECT, UPDATE, INSERT, and JOIN for data validation.
Work with MS Access databases using basic and essential functions.
Validate and interpret SWIFT FIN MT messages and ISO
2022 standards.
Understand and verify XML document structures for interface testing.
Use JIRA and Git Lab for defect tracking, collaboration, and test management.
Collaborate closely with developers, analysts, and other QA team members.
Take ownership of test tasks, issues, and ensure follow-through to completion.
Participate actively in team meetings, share ideas, challenge the status quo, and support peers.

Mandatory Skills
6+ Year Experience, with good understanding of SQL, with ability to write queries confidently (SELECT, UPDATE, INSERT, JOIN, etc.)
Proficient in using MS Access, especially basic database operations.
Solid understanding of SWIFT and ISO
2022 messaging standards.
Knowledge of SWIFT FIN MTs message types.
Understanding of XML document structures.
Proven experience with JIRA and Git Lab.
Strong attention to detail and ability to perform tasks accurately and diligently.
Strong analytical skills and problem-solving mindset.

Nice-to-Have Skills

Experience with Mainframe systems and DB2 database.
Proactive personality: asks questions when in doubt, avoids assumptions.
Team player with a willingness to help others, volunteer, and share insights.
Ownership mindset
sees tasks and issues through to resolution.