QA Engineer (Java) - Fully Remote

Ocho; Belfast; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A fintech scale-up is seeking a fully remote QA Engineer to develop testing strategies and enhance quality standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in Java testing environment and strong knowledge of QA methodologies. This position offers a competitive salary up to £48k plus an annual bonus, within an innovative and collaborative work culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £48k

Annual bonus

Work From Home

Qualifications

• Experience in Test Engineering, ideally within Java Environments.
• Strong knowledge of software engineering concepts, QA methodologies, and BDD/TDD frameworks.
• Experience testing Web UI, APIs, and Java applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute testing strategies for functional and non-functional requirements.
• Build and maintain test plans, cases, and automation scripts aligned with Agile principles.
• Collaborate with Engineering, DevOps, and Product teams.

Skills

QA

Testing

Java

JMeter

JUnit

Linux

Tools

Jenkins

Bamboo

Job description

QA Engineer (Java) - Fully Remote

Company Overview

Our client is an innovative fintech scale-up transforming digital payment infrastructure. With significant growth and investment, they're building out a new Engineering Productivity function designed to accelerate delivery while ensuring quality across their platforms.

Role Overview

This is an excellent opportunity for a QA Engineer to join a forward-thinking tech environment where quality, scalability, and performance matter. You'll design and implement robust testing strategies across complex systems, working within an agile, collaborative culture that values technical curiosity and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute testing strategies for both functional and non-functional requirements.
• Build and maintain test plans, cases, and automation scripts aligned with Agile principles.
• Perform regression, integration, and exploratory testing across multiple environments.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, DevOps, and Product teams to strengthen CI/CD and QA practices.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of automation frameworks.
• Uphold a "zero defects" mindset and champion quality across the SDLC.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience in Test Engineering, ideally within Java Environments.
• Strong knowledge of software engineering concepts, QA methodologies, and BDD/TDD frameworks (JUnit, Cucumber, etc.).
• Experience testing Web UI, APIs, and Java applications (J2EE / JBoss preferred).
• Proficiency with CI/CD tools (Jenkins/Bamboo), Linux/Unix, and performance testing tools such as JMeter.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills with a proactive, collaborative approach.

Desirable Skills

• Exposure to Hibernate, MySQL, BigQuery, or NoSQL environments.
• Familiarity with automation and performance tools (K6, Infinispan, Ansible).
• Coding or scripting experience and a passion for continuous learning.

Why Apply?

• Fully remote working.
• Competitive salary up to £48k + annual bonus.
• Join a fintech scale-up at a formative stage of growth.
• A culture of autonomy, innovation, and professional growth.

For more information on this opportunity, connect with Neill Ferguson on LinkedIn or submit your CV via the link below.

Skills

Skills:

• qa
• testing
• java
• jmeter
• JUnit
• linux

Benefits

Benefits:

• Work From Home
• + bonus