Junior Test Engineer

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Junior Test Engineer with a focus on payment systems (Wire, ACH, RTP, Cards) to join our banking technology team. The ideal candidate will combine functional testing expertise with strong automation capabilities, operating as an individual contributor in an SDET capacity.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and execute test cases for payment processing systems including Wire transfers, ACH transactions, RTP (Real-Time Payments), and Card payment flows
Implement and maintain API automation frameworks using Karate or similar tools
Develop and execute UI automation tests using Selenium for web applications
Conduct performance testing using K6 or JMeter to validate system scalability and response times
Work within Agile development teams, participating in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives
Create and maintain test documentation including test plans, test cases, and test reports
Identify, document, and track bugs through their resolution lifecycle using JIRA
Support CI/CD processes by integrating automated tests with Jenkins pipelines
Collaborate with developers to troubleshoot issues and improve overall software quality
Required Skills & Qualifications

3-4 years of experience in software testing, preferably in banking or financial services
Demonstrated expertise in testing payment processing systems (Wire, ACH, RTP, Cards)
Strong hands-on experience with API automation frameworks, particularly Karate
Proficiency with Selenium for web UI automation testing
Experience with performance testing tools such as K6 or JMeter
Working knowledge of Git for version control
Experience with CI/CD tools, particularly Jenkins
Proficiency in JIRA for issue tracking and test management
Basic programming skills in at least one language (Java, JavaScript, Python)
Understanding of RESTful API concepts and testing methodologies
Experience working in Agile development environments
Knowledge of AI tools or concepts is required

Preferred Skills

Knowledge of banking compliance requirements as they relate to testing
Experience with database testing (SQL)
Familiarity with test-driven development (TDD) practices
Experience with microservices architecture testing
Knowledge of security testing principles
Experience with containerized environments (Docker)
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

What Makes You a Great Fit

You're a self-motivated individual contributor who can work independently while still collaborating effectively with the team
You have a keen eye for detail and a passion for quality assurance
You're comfortable automating repetitive tasks and building frameworks to improve testing efficiency
You can balance technical depth with an understanding of business requirements
You're adaptable and can quickly learn new technologies as needed
You have strong communication skills to articulate complex technical issues to various stakeholders