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Finastra

Senior QA Engineer

full-time•Pune

Summary

Location

Pune

Type

full-time

Experience

5-10 years

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About this role

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/PostgreSQL) 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/PostgreSQL) 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: Benefit from paid time off for volunteering and donation matching.

·       DEI: Participate in multiple DE&I groups for open involvement (e.g., Count Me In, Culture@Finastra, Proud@Finastra, Disabilities@Finastra, Women@Finastra).

·       Career Development: Access online learning and accredited courses through our Skills & Career Navigator tool.

·       Recognition: Be part of our global recognition program, Finastra Celebrates, and contribute to regular employee surveys to help shape Finastra and foster a culture where everyone is engaged and empowered to perform at their best.


*Specific benefits may vary by location.

At Finastra, each individual is unique, bringing their own ideas, thoughts, cultural beliefs, backgrounds, and experiences together. We learn from one another, embrace and celebrate our differences, and create an environment where everyone feels safe to be themselves.

Be unique, be exceptional, and help us make a difference at Finastra!

What you'll do

  • Lead end-to-end quality for payment products built on Global PAYplus (GPP Classic/SP), owning the test strategy and building scalable Java-based automation within a microservices/API-first ecosystem. Responsibilities include owning the quality strategy, authoring comprehensive test cases for complex payment flows, executing tests, managing defects, and mentoring other QA engineers.

About Finastra

We’re partnering with financial institutions to deliver reliable and secure mission-critical financial services software shaped by their needs and driven by innovation.

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