Who are we?
At Finastra, we鈥檙e a global leader in financial services software, dedicated to expanding access to financial services and shaping what鈥檚 next for the industry. Our technology powers mission鈥慶ritical solutions across Lending, Payments and Universal Banking, supporting over 7,000 customers, including 80% of the world鈥檚 top 50 banks, in more than 110 countries.
Role Summary
Lead end-to-end quality for payment products built on聽Global PAYplus (GPP Classic/SP). Own test strategy, build scalable聽Java-based automation, and drive quality in a microservices/API-first ecosystem. This role requires deep payments knowledge (SWIFT/SEPA/Instant Payments), strong CI/CD exposure, and the ability to mentor others and influence engineering quality.
Responsibilities & Deliverables
Quality Strategy & Planning
- 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.
Test Design & Execution
- Author comprehensive test cases for payment flows (ISO 20022 MX/MT, SWIFT, SEPA SCT/SCT Inst, instant payments).
Design, develop, and maintain聽Java automation聽
Execute component, API, integration, and E2E tests; publish clear execution reports .
Data, Environments & Observability
- Set up and maintain personal/team test environments; coordinate environment readiness for releases.
Create/run聽SQL聽scripts (Oracle/PostgreSQL) to seed complex payment scenarios and validate results (fees, FX, posting, settlement).
Read logs/traces for root-cause analysis.
Automation Engineering & CI/CD
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.
Defect Management & Stakeholder Communication
- 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.
Process, Leadership & Compliance
Key Deliverables:聽Test strategy/plan, traceability matrix, test cases, automation suites, performance scripts, execution & quality dashboards, defect & RCA logs, release readiness reports.
Required Experience & Skills (Must-Have)
Experience聽as Software QA;聽hands-on GPP (Classic/SP) experience聽in production-grade projects.
- Payments domain expertise:聽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聽REST/SOAP聽(Postman, SOAP UI); schema/contract and negative testing.
- CI/CD & build:聽Jenkins,聽Git,聽Maven/Gradle; integrating automation into pipelines.
SQL聽proficiency (Oracle/PostgreSQL) for data setup/validation.
Strong analytical skills, stakeholder communication, and ownership across the SDLC.
Good-to-Have / Preferred
- Messaging & Eventing:聽IBM MQ聽(queues, persistence, DLQ handling) and聽Apache Kafka聽(topics, partitions, consumer groups); testing idempotency, ordering, and at-least/exactly-once semantics.
- Containers & orchestration:聽Docker,聽Kubernetes聽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.
Tools & Tech Stack
Languages/Automation:聽Java, Selenium, TestNG/JUnit
- APIs:聽REST, SOAP (Postman, SOAP UI)
- Build/CI:聽Maven/Gradle, Jenkins, Git
Databases:聽Oracle, PostgreSQL
Messaging (Preferred):聽IBM MQ,聽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:
路聽聽聽聽聽聽 Flexibility:聽Enjoy unlimited vacation,聽based on your location and business priorities. Hybrid working arrangements,聽and聽inclusive policies such as paid time off for voting, bereavement, and sick leave.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽 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.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽 Medical, life & disability insurance, retirement plan, lifestyle and other benefits*
路聽聽聽聽聽聽 Sustainability:聽Benefit from paid time off for volunteering and donation matching.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽 DEI: Participate in multiple DE&I groups for open involvement (e.g., Count Me In, Culture@Finastra, Proud@Finastra, Disabilities@Finastra, Women@Finastra).
路聽聽聽聽聽聽 Career Development:聽Access online learning and accredited courses through our Skills & Career Navigator tool.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽 Recognition:聽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!