Senior Mobile QA Engineer

payabl. empowers businesses to grow through payments innovation and banking services. Our ambition is to expand our strong portfolio of global financial services we provide to businesses and make them all available in one place on our platform we call payabl.one. As a licensed financial company with principal membership with card schemes, we specialize in global payments and providing businesses with multi-currency accounts.
The role is about:
We are looking for a Senior Mobile QA Engineer to join our banking technology team. In this role, you’ll ensure our Android, and iOS applications meet the highest standards of functionality, performance, and user experience. Your work will be essential to keeping our product stable, secure, and ready for production in a fast-moving fintech environment.

Location: Hybrid in Frankfurt Office or Remote from Germany.
Reporting to: Product Manager (Mobile)
What you will do:   

Test Planning & Documentation

• Develop risk-based test strategies and comprehensive test plans.
• Maintain traceability matrices and store all test artifacts in GitLab
• (Bonus) Write clear, reusable Gherkin scenarios (Given/When/Then).
• Manage test suites and execution records using Jira AIO Test Management.
• Publish actionable test run summaries and release readiness reports.

Testing & Device Coverage

• Execute functional, regression, smoke, exploratory, upgrade, and rollback testing.
• Validate on real and virtual devices across various OS versions, locales, orientations, and network conditions.

 Network & API Validation

• Analyze network traffic using tools like Charles Proxy, Proxyman, or mitmproxy.
• Compare API request/response payloads against Swagger/OpenAPI contracts.
• Use Postman or cURL to validate REST or GraphQL endpoints
• Understand and work with HTTP status codes and API integrations.

Backend & Integration Testing

• Analyze logs, database queries, and check for data integrity.
• Collaborate with developers and backend teams to ensure end-to-end quality.

Bug Reporting & Triage

• Report issues in Jira with clear severity levels, reproduction steps, and logs/screenshots.
• Support defect triage and facilitate collaboration between developers, PMs, and QA.

Release Readiness

• Manage test jobs in GitLab CI.
• Validate build artifacts and sign off on releases.
• Perform upgrade and rollback testing in coordination with DevOps and engineering teams.

What we need: 

Must-Haves

• 3+ years of manual QA experience for native mobile apps (iOS & Android).
• Solid experience testing in Fintech, Banking, or Trading domains.
• High-quality test documentation practices (test plans, cases, checklists).
• Advanced use of Charles Proxy or equivalent tools for traffic analysis
• Hands-on API testing using Postman, Swagger/OpenAPI, and a strong grasp of REST APIs and HTTP.
• Comfortable with crash/log analysis using tools like Sentry, Xcode, or server logs.
• Familiarity with basic shell commands and bug reproduction tools.

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience with QA automation frameworks.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Understanding of GitLab pipelines, CI/CD flows, and feature flags.
• Experience with JWT/OAuth, Protobuf, GraphQL, and microservices architecture.
• Experience using Jira AIO Test Management.

Soft Skills & Communication

• Strong English communication skills, especially for bug reports and release notes.
• Proactive, structured, and detail-oriented.
• Able to collaborate effectively with developers, product managers, and stakeholders.

The perks of being a payabl.er:  

• Competitive Compensation: Step into a role that values your contributions with a market-aligned salary and bonus potential reflecting our annual success.
• Extended Vacation Time: Recharge with 28 vacation days, plus special holidays on December 24th and 31st, ensuring plenty of time for leisure and relaxation.
• Empowered Career Trajectory: Unlock your full potential in a flat-hierarchy setting that fosters rapid professional growth and open dialogue.
• Global Perspectives: Immerse yourself in an international environment, enriching your career with diverse experiences and viewpoints.
• Tech Tailored to You: Craft your perfect setup by choosing between Mac or Windows laptops, enhancing both comfort and productivity.
• Community and Collaboration: Dive into a culture of unity through regular team events that build connections and foster collaboration.
• Hybrid Harmony and Relaxation: Embrace the best of both worlds with hybrid work options and unwind in our relaxation area, complete with a massage chair.
• Lunch on Us with Sodexo: Savor daily lunches provided through Sodexo, adding a delicious perk to your workday routine.

Please note: The benefits are applicable for candidate in Frankfurt Office.  
🚀 Hiring Process

Step1: Initial Interview: A 30-40 min conversation with our Talent Acquisition team to explore your experience and career goals.
Step 2: Technical Interview: A 60 mins interview with our Product Manager (Mobile) & QA expert to assess your QA skills.
Step 3 Final Behavioral Interview – A 45-60 minute discussion with our CTO and Head of Talen acquisition. This is your chance to dive deeper into our culture and align on expectations.
Let's embark on a journey to redefine the landscape of payments together. We're not just offering a role; we're inviting you to be a part of something bigger. Join our team, and let's innovate, disrupt, and lead the future of payments. Together, we can make an impact that resonates. Welcome to the team! 

If this role seems like a good match, please submit your resume all applications are treated with the strictest confidentiality. Please note that we may keep your CV for a period of one (1) year for future relevant job opportunities. For more information about how we process your data please see our privacy policy at https://www.payabl.com/privacy-policy