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.
- 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.
- 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 .
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Mentor QA engineers; contribute to hiring, onboarding, and playbooks.
- Maintain RTM, test evidence, and audit-ready artifacts (PCI-aligned controls where applicable).
- 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.
- 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.
- 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!
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What We Do
At Finastra our purpose is to unlock the power of finance for everyone & redefine finance for good. We’re the orchestrator of open finance; building and delivering innovative, next-generation technology on our open Fusion software architecture and cloud ecosystem. We’re one of the world’s largest FinTechs, working with over 9,000 customers including 90 of the top 100 banks globally.
We’re creating a pioneering open platform that’s disrupting the financial industry, changing how financial software is developed and used. We believe in collaboration for innovation, to unlock the potential of people, businesses and communities. We have an unmatched portfolio of financial software and deliver mission critical solutions for financial institutions of all sizes, on premises or in the cloud. Our open architecture and platform approach embrace a wide ecosystem of partners and co innovators. Together we're leading the way in which applications are written, deployed and consumed in the world of financial services.
Our people mission is to be the most loved and inclusive fintech company in the world; a mission we take seriously. DE&I factors into everything we do and every decision we make as a business. When you join Finastra, you open up a world of possibilities. With us, you can supercharge financial institutions, big tech and fintech while also building a more inclusive finance industry.
We believe our people thrive when given the opportunity to be their authentic selves and we trust our people to work how, when and where they want; this is OPENworking. Our 2+ policy provides the perfect mix of focused work at home, coupled with the meaningful connection that comes from in person collaboration, coaching and community. We're rolling out a new programme where our people take as much leave as they need; we do not count vacation days and we trust our people to work in a way that suits them, when it suits them.
Come join the future of Fintech, and make your world. OPEN.
