Why Join Q2?
Q2 is a leading provider of digital banking and lending solutions to banks, credit unions, alternative finance companies, and fintechs in the U.S. and internationally. Our mission is simple: build strong and diverse communities through innovative financial technology—and we do that by empowering our people to help create success for our customers.
What Makes Q2 Special?
Being as passionate about our people as we are about our mission. We celebrate our employees in many ways, including our “Circle of Awesomeness” award ceremony and day of employee celebration among others! We invest in the growth and development of our team members through ongoing learning opportunities, mentorship programs, internal mobility, and meaningful leadership relationships. We also know that nothing builds trust and collaboration like having fun. We hold an annual Dodgeball for Charity event at our Q2 Stadium in Austin, inviting other local companies to play, and community organizations we support to raise money and awareness together.
Q2 is seeking a Senior Software Development Test Engineer (Sr. SDET) to join our Platforms Team. In this role, you’ll help deliver the quality and performance of large scale, big data, multi-platform s/w products that includes web, API and mobile application interfaces. Incumbents in this position are experienced, hands on and self-motivated engineers who can work collaboratively in a continuous integration environment. As an Sr.SDET, you will focus on contributing to the development of automated functional integration tests and end to end tests in an Agile environment.
Responsibilities:
- Tests complex API, web and mobile based applications that reference database back-end systems.
- Creates and maintains automated test cases, executes test suites, reviews and diagnoses reported bugs, and ensures overall system quality prior to a customer release.
- Designs, develops, maintains, and troubleshoots automated suites of tests through continuous integration for value added feedback.
- Works with the engineering teams to derive testing requirements throughout the development cycle.
- Reproduces, debugs, and isolates problems and verify fixes.
- Works closely with software developers to create software artefacts including test plans, test cases, test procedures and test reports.
- Works cross functional areas with internal partner engineering teams in a disciplined agile environment.
- Estimates own testing tasks and works productively with minimum supervision while showing excellent team attitude.
- Represents team leadership and provides technical guidance and training to junior test personnel.
- Participates in the performance testing and analysis framework for a web services architecture.
- Design and implement performance test strategies (Good to have) using industry-standard tools and frameworks to validate scalability, reliability, and responsiveness under load.
- Hands-on experience with performance testing tools like K6 and observability platforms such as Grafana, Prometheus, with a foundational understanding of performance engineering concepts (Good to have).
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:
- Typically requires a degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or related technical discipline such as Science or Engineering and 5+ years of experience, preferably in either a Software Development Engineer or (SDET) Software Development Engineer in Test role
- Must have an understanding and ability to develop code in Python.
- Some experience in API testing from SOAP, RESTful is required.
- Good experience with XML, Databases and SQL.
- Hands-on experience with Linux, Windows, and/or mobile devices.
- Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills as well as the ability to analyse complex problems in large systems.
- Experience with Test processes, open source test frameworks, test design strategies, writing test cases, and automating tests in Java with frameworks like JUnit/TestNG, Selenium with Python is preferred.
- Analyze performance bottlenecks and optimize system behavior by identifying latency issues, resource constraints, and inefficiencies across application layers and infrastructure.
- Design and implement performance test strategies (Good to have) using industry-standard tools and frameworks to validate scalability, reliability, and responsiveness under load.
- Hands-on experience with performance testing tools like K6 and observability platforms such as Grafana, Prometheus, with a foundational understanding of performance engineering concepts (Good to have).
- Must be detail oriented, analytical and creative thinker with passion for quality and test automation.
- Strong collaboration, negotiation and influencing skills.
- Experience leading ambiguous situations, dealing with technical issues and coming up with effective solutions to ensure customer project deliverables.
- Experience with Jenkins or other continuous integration systems.
- Experience with tools & applications such as JIRA, Confluence, Git.
- Must have previous experience with requirements, defect, functional, and performance management systems.
This position requires fluent written and oral communication in English.
Health & Wellness
Hybrid Work Opportunities
Flexible Time Off
Career Development & Mentoring Programs
Health & Wellness Benefits, including competitive health insurance offerings and generous paid parental leave for eligible new parents
Community Volunteering & Company Philanthropy Programs
Employee Peer Recognition Programs – “You Earned it”
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Our Culture & Commitment:
We’re proud to foster a supportive, inclusive environment where career growth, collaboration, and wellness are prioritized. And our benefits go beyond healthcare—offering resources for physical, mental, and professional well-being. Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer. Q2 employees are encouraged to give back through volunteer work and nonprofit support through our Spark Program (see more). We believe in making an impact—in the industry and in the community.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.
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What the Team is Saying
What We Do
Want to feel truly valued at work? Check out Q2! Our unique company culture and super-hero employees, are what sets us apart. We know how to get it done and still have fun! Q2 builds the leading mobile banking software platform serving Credit Unions, Banks (large and small), Community Banks and Financial Institutions. Our mission is to build stronger and diverse communities by strengthening their financial institutions. Q2 prioritizes innovation, collaboration and celebrating our employees who make our mission successful. Q2 is a national "Best Place to Work" Award winner 3 years running! Join our "Circle of Awesomeness"! #Q2Peeps
Why Work With Us
Nothing builds trusting, collaborative relationships like a fun atmosphere and a shared sense of purpose. Q2 is known for our collaborative, friendly and mission driven culture. We prioritize career development and employee recognition. We value our customer relationships and our global impact.
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Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Our hybrid work environment allows us to work, where we work best! Employees can choose when to work from home and when to work in-person. Q2 also has a few specific days a month, where functional groups are in office collaborating together.
