Senior QA Automation Engineer

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.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Automation Engineer to join our dynamic QA Engineering team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust automation frameworks and solutions that ensure the quality and reliability of our software products. This role requires deep expertise in test automation, CI/CD pipelines, cloud-native technologies, and agile methodologies.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and implement scalable automation frameworks using Selenium, Cucumber, and Java.

Develop and maintain BDD/TDD test suites integrated with Maven, Jenkins, and Git.

Perform API testing using Postman and automate backend validations.

Integrate automation tests into CI/CD pipelines and manage test execution across environments.

Work with Docker and Kubernetes to deploy and manage test environments.

Collaborate with developers, QA analysts, and DevOps engineers to ensure seamless integration and delivery.

Conduct database validations using Oracle, PostgreSQL, and SQL queries.

Participate in Agile ceremonies (Scrum) and contribute to sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.

Use JIRA and Zephyr for test case management, defect tracking, and reporting.

Apply out-of-the-box thinking to solve complex testing challenges and improve test coverage.

Contribute to and maintain documentation related to STLC processes and automation strategies.

Mentor and coach QA Automation engineers, providing guidance on best practices, tools, and career development.

Preferred Qualifications:

ISTQB or equivalent certification.

Experience with performance testing tools and security testing.

Experience with cloud-native testing environment.

Knowledge of Ingress controllers and microservices architecture.

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, unlimited personalized coaching via our coaching app, and access to our Gather Groups for emotional and mental support.

·       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!