Senior Software Engineer (QA) – Portfolio Analysis

SimCorp; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Annual bonus structure

Medicover Platinum healthcare

Multisport card

Share Plan (Deutsche Börse Group)

Job summary

SimCorp in Warsaw seeks a Senior Quality Engineer to ensure reliability of Portfolio Analysis solutions used by investment managers worldwide. You will partner with engineers, product owners, and fellow testers to advance automation, testing practices, and CI/CD integration.

You will design automated tests for APIs, backend services, and user workflows, perform exploratory testing of complex business scenarios, and contribute to quality strategies while promoting engineering excellence and

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in software quality engineering or testing.
• Experience designing and maintaining automated test solutions.
• Experience testing APIs and distributed systems.
• Understanding of CI/CD practices and automated quality gates.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Domain knowledge in financial services is valued.

Responsibilities

• Drive quality practices across the software development lifecycle.
• Design, implement, and maintain automated test solutions for APIs, backend services, and user workflows.
• Perform risk-based exploratory testing of new functionality and complex business scenarios.
• Define clear, testable requirements and acceptance criteria with developers and product owners.
• Contribute to quality strategies, test approaches, and release readiness activities.
• Continuously improve automated regression coverage and test reliability.

Skills

Test automation

API testing

CI/CD

C#

SQL

Agile

Analytical

Quality engineering

Tools

Git

Job description

WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT TO USAs a Senior Quality Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, accuracy, and scalability of our Portfolio Analysis solutions used by leading investment managers around the world. You will work closely with software engineers, product owners, and fellow quality engineers to drive a culture of continuous quality improvement.This role is ideal for someone who combines strong exploratory testing skills with a passion for automation, engineering excellence, and improving how teams build software.You will join the Product Division within Front Office Portfolio Analysis and collaborate with colleagues across multiple global locations.WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FORDrive quality practices across the entire software development lifecycle.Design, implement, and maintain automated test solutions for APIs, backend services, and user workflows.Perform risk-based exploratory testing of new functionality and complex business scenarios.Partner with developers and product owners to define clear, testable requirements and acceptance criteria.Contribute to quality strategies, test approaches, and release readiness activities.Continuously improve automated regression coverage and test reliability.Support quality gates within CI/CD pipelines.Analyze production issues and identify opportunities to improve product quality and testability.Help promote engineering best practices related to testing, automation, and quality.Contribute to internal tools and frameworks using C#.WHAT WE VALUEProfessional experience2+ years of experience in software quality engineering, test automation, or software testing.Experience designing and maintaining automated test solutions.Strong understanding of modern software testing principles and quality practices.Experience testing APIs and distributed systems.Experience working in Agile product development teams.Understanding of CI/CD practices and automated quality gates.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Experience working with complex business domains.Technical skillsExperience in several of the following areas:Test automation frameworks.API testing and automation.Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD).Source control systems such as Git.Test strategy and risk-based testing.C# or other object-oriented programming languages.SQL and data validation.Performance, reliability, or other non-functional testing.Domain knowledgeFinancial services knowledge through education or hands-on experience is highly valued.Understanding of investment management, portfolio management, or financial analytics is considered a plus.WHAT MAKES YOU SUCCESSFULYou take ownership and drive improvements proactively.You have a continuous learning mindset.You enjoy collaborating across disciplines and locations.You communicate clearly and transparently.You challenge existing approaches constructively and propose better solutions.You balance attention to detail with a focus on business value.You can influence quality outcomes without relying on authority.You thrive in a culture of feedback, trust, and continuous improvement.You are fluent in English.WHY JOIN SIMCORPGlobal hybrid work policy . We ask you to work from the office two days per week while providing flexibility to work remotely on the remaining days.Innovation time. Every sixth sprint is set aside for planning, innovation, technical improvements, and learning, giving you regular opportunities to explore new technologies and develop your skills.Engineering excellence . We believe quality is everyone's responsibility. You will have the opportunity to contribute to how we build, test, and release software.Empowerment and ownership. Teams are trusted to make decisions and continuously improve the products and processes they own.Continuous growth . We invest in professional development and provide opportunities to learn new technologies, expand your domain expertise, and grow your career.Inclusive culture . We value diverse perspectives and believe the best outcomes happen when everyone has a voice.Work-life balance . We believe sustainable high performance comes from maintaining a healthy balance between professional and personal life.BENEFITSFlexible working hours and hybrid model - 2 days in the office, 3 days remoteModern office (next to Wilanowska metro station) with quiet zones and ergonomic workstationsBase salary with annual bonus structureHoliday allowance upon a 2-week vacationOccasional remote work across Poland and international options available (up to 24 days domestic, 20 days international per year - subject to internal policy)Employer-paid Medicover Platinum healthcare package (employee-paid family upgrade available)MyBenefit Cafeteria with a monthly budget provided by SimCorp , which can be used to finance a Multisport card (with a 25% employee contribution) or choose other lifestyle optionsUnum group life insurance (employee-paid upgrade available)Medicover travel insurance for private trips and global business travel insurancePossibility to join Deutsche Börse Group Share Plan (eligible after 1 year)Copyrights program for certain rolesPossibility to develop your career in an international environmentProfessional training and courses provided by SimCorpPolish language classes for foreign employees; German and English classes based on business needsIntegration events, volunteering initiatives and employee-led clubsCompensation ranges are being disclosed at the initial stage of candidate engagement.Visit our career pages to learn more about working at SimCorp : www.simcorp.com/careerNEXT STEPSPlease send us your application in English via our career site as soon as possible. We process incoming applications continually. Please note that only applications sent through our system will be processed.At SimCorp, we recognize that bias can unintentionally occur in the recruitment process. To uphold fairness and equal opportunities for all applicants, we kindly ask you to exclude personal data such as photo, age or any non-professional information from your application. Thank you for helping us mitigate bias in our recruitment process.If you are interested in being part of SimCorp but are not sure this role is suitable, submit your CV anyway. SimCorp is on an exciting journey, and our Talent Acquisition Team is ready to help you discover the right role for you.We are eager to continually improve our talent acquisition process and make everyone's experience positive and valuable. Therefore, during the process we may ask you to provide feedback, which is highly appreciated.