Specialist QA Engineer

SUMMARY:
We're seeking a sharp and driven Specialist QA Engineer to play a key role in safeguarding the quality and integrity of our cutting-edge banking systems. You'll design smart testing strategies, lead automation efforts, and work alongside top-tier teams to ensure our platforms are secure, reliable, and fully compliant. If you're excited by the challenge of delivering flawless tech in a high-impact financial environment, this is your chance to make a real difference.

POSITION INFO:
JOB DESCRIPTION INFORMATION


Job Title: Specialist QA Engineer
Employment Type: 12 Months Contract
Work Location: Onsite

Job Description:
We're on the hunt for a passionate and sharp-eyed Quality Assurance Engineer to join our dynamic Branch Forex Team! In this role, you'll be a key player in making sure our application is rock-solid, user-friendly, and ready to perform at its best. If you're someone who loves diving into the details, spotting what others might miss, and takes pride in delivering top-notch solutions, we want to hear from you. You'll work side-by-side with a collaborative, cross-functional team—troubleshooting, innovating, and helping to elevate our app to the next level. Get ready to make a real impact in a fast-paced, exciting environment where quality truly matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reviewing software requirements and preparing test scenarios.
• Executing functional and automated tests.
• Preparing reports on all aspects related to the software testing carried out and reporting to the business stakeholders.
• Tracking and reporting on defects.
• Interacting with clients to understand product requirements.
• Participating in design reviews and providing in-put on requirements, product design, and potential problems.
• Test in different environments including web, Mobile App and windows-based applications.

• Understanding of fundamental software testing concepts, including test case design, test execution, regression testing, and test reporting.
• Familiarity with different types of testing such as functional, usability, performance, and security testing.
• Proficiency in using defect tracking tools to report and manage software defects.
• Ability to document defects with clear and detailed information, including steps to reproduce and expected vs. actual results.
• Ability to create clear and concise test cases, test plans, and test scripts based on project requirements.
• Experience in maintaining and updating test documentation as software changes are introduced.
• Hands-on experience in executing manual test cases across different platforms (web, mobile, desktop) to validate software functionality and behaviour.
• Entry-level programming skills in languages such as Python, Java, or JavaScript to create simple automated test scripts.
• Ability to understand and modify existing automation scripts.
• Ability to analyse software behavior, identify potential defects, and troubleshoot issues.
• Understanding fundamental testing concepts, principles, and methodologies such as black-box testing, white-box testing, functional testing, regression testing, and usability testing.
• Functional and Automation testing.
• Strong analytical abilities, troubleshooting skills, and attention to detail.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment environments and cross-functional team structures.
• Experience in Git or other source code management systems.
• Excellent communication and critical thinking skills.

• High level of attention to detail.
• Logical thinker.
• Team player.
• Ability to take instruction.
• Ability to handle pressure.
• Proficient in meeting deadlines.
• Must be organized and methodical.
• Understanding of API testing concepts and experience in testing web services and APIs. Familiarity with tools like Postman or SoapUI and the ability to validate API responses and perform integration testing.
• Forex knowledge within the Banking Sector.

• 3-5 Years’ experience in Automation/Manual Testing.
• Understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and software testing concepts
• Experience with tool stack TFS, JIRA, Test Rail and Confluence
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban
• Familiarity with testing methodologies, such as black-box testing, white-box testing, and regression testing.
• Experience with testing in different environments, including web, mobile, and desktop applications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.