Quality Assurance Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Chester; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company in the UK is seeking a Backend QA Engineer to enhance their Java and Rest Assured test automation framework. In this remote role, you will maintain the existing framework and improve testing coverage for APIs in a microservices environment. Applicants should have strong communication skills and experience in agile teams.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Java and Rest Assured for API test automation.
• Ability to work in agile teams and evolve frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Running and refactoring the existing Rest Assured framework.
• Testing APIs in a microservices architecture.
• Improving automation coverage while supporting some manual testing.

Skills

Java

Rest Assured

Communication

Agile Methodology

Job description

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Join an ambitious fintech building modern, scalable infrastructure — and help shape how quality is owned and executed across their backend systems.

We’re hiring a Backend QA Engineer to take ownership of a mature Java and Rest Assured test automation framework, used to test APIs connected to a microservices environment. You’ll maintain and extend what’s already working - and play a big part in improving coverage and efficiency.

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What you’ll be doing:

• Running and refactoring an existing Rest Assured framework
• Testing APIs that interact with a modern microservices architecture
• Working closely with developers to improve automation coverage while still supporting some manual testing (at least in the short term)
• Advocating for practical, scalable quality solutions

Must-Have Experience:

• Strong Java + Rest Assured for API test automation
• Comfortable in fast-paced, agile teams
• Able to own and evolve a mature framework
• Strong communicator – proactive and pragmatic in your approach

Nice to Have:

• Exposure to Kafka or other messaging systems
• Fintech background – especially in payments, cards, lending, or credit
• Previous experience in startups or scale-ups

Location: Remote (UK only)

Salary: Up to £75,000

If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your CV to Pierrick Rodriguez via [e-mail] with an explanation on your skillset matching this role, your salary expectation and Visa status.

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Created on 31/05/2025 by JR United Kingdom