Senior QA Automation Engineer

SPD Technology; Portugal; A distancia; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

SPD Technology is building a next-generation Payment Orchestration Platform designed to streamline transaction processing, boost operational efficiency, and deliver a seamless payment experience for businesses and their customers.

Our solution integrates with multiple payment gateways, incorporates advanced fraud prevention mechanisms, and ensures full compliance with PCI DSS and other financial industry regulations.

Formación

• 5+ years of experience in software development or QA engineering.
• 4+ years of hands-on experience in test automation, strongly focusing on API-level testing.
• Strong skills in Java/Kotlin, with practical experience using JUnit/TestNG, RestAssured, MockServer, JMeter.
• Solid experience in performance, load, and stress testing.
• Experience with Playwright or similar tools for UI automation.
• Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines — experience with GitHub Actions.
• Good knowledge of SQL.
• Solid grasp of QA best practices, test pyramid principles, and the SDLC.
• Solid understanding of payment systems, transaction flows, and related compliance requirements.
• Language requirements: English - Upper Intermediate (B2+), Ukrainian - fluent.

Responsabilidades

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for back-end APIs and front-end where applicable
• Build test automation solutions from scratch or extend existing ones for API and UI testing
• Define and implement a robust performance testing strategy using JMeter (Java DSL)
• Ensure comprehensive test coverage through functional, regression, integration, and performance testing
• Actively participate in requirements analysis and contribute to solution design from a QA perspective
• Collaborate closely with developers, DevOps, and product teams to ensure testability and automation at all stages of development
• Keep test documentation up to date and contribute to sprint planning and estimation
• Identify, report, and track bugs, driving continuous quality improvement across the product
• Ensure all QA deliverables align with regulatory and industry standards, especially in the FinTech domain
• Contribute to CI/CD pipeline optimization for automated testing (GitHub Actions)
• Mentor and guide a middle-level automation engineer, supporting growth and knowledge sharing

Conocimientos

QA engineering

Test automation

Software development

Problem solving

English proficiency

Herramientas

Java

Kotlin

JUnit/TestNG

RestAssured

MockServer

JMeter

Playwright

GitHub Actions

SQL

AWS

Descripción del empleo

At SPD Technology, we bring together a team of like-minded people who are driven by the desire to bring value through their work, united in their commitment to high performance and delivering custom, cutting-edge tech solutions that drive clients' growth. We empower our people with a culture of excellence and enable them with the opportunity to uphold their accountability to contribute on each level. We value humanity and collaboration, encourage professional and personal growth, and foster a supportive and flexible work environment where everyone's contribution is welcomed.

About The Role

We are building a next-generation Payment Orchestration Platform designed to streamline transaction processing, boost operational efficiency, and deliver a seamless payment experience for businesses and their customers. Our solution integrates with multiple payment gateways, incorporates advanced fraud prevention mechanisms, and ensures full compliance with PCI DSS and other financial industry regulations.

Tech Stack

• Back-End: Kotlin, Spring Cloud, JUnit, Swagger, Kafka, PostgreSQL (AWS RDS), Redis (AWS), DynamoDB, Docker, AWS
• Front-End: TypeScript, React, Vite
• QA Automation: RestAssured, MockServer, JMeter (Java DSL), Playwright, JUnit/TestNG, Docker, AWS
• CI/CD: GitHub Actions

Team Structure

7 Software Engineers, 2 Automation QA Engineers, 3 DevOps Engineers, 1 UI/UX Designer, 1 Business Analyst, and 1 Project Manager.

Work Environment

• Agile processes. Flexible working hours aligned with UK time zones

As a qualified expert, You will:

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for back-end APIs and front-end where applicable
• Build test automation solutions from scratch or extend existing ones for API and UI testing
• Define and implement a robust performance testing strategy using JMeter (Java DSL)
• Ensure comprehensive test coverage through functional, regression, integration, and performance testing
• Actively participate in requirements analysis and contribute to solution design from a QA perspective
• Collaborate closely with developers, DevOps, and product teams to ensure testability and automation at all stages of development
• Keep test documentation up to date and contribute to sprint planning and estimation
• Identify, report, and track bugs, driving continuous quality improvement across the product
• Ensure all QA deliverables align with regulatory and industry standards, especially in the FinTech domain
• Contribute to CI/CD pipeline optimization for automated testing (GitHub Actions)
• Mentor and guide a middle-level automation engineer, supporting growth and knowledge sharing

We're looking for you if you have

• 5+ years of experience in software development or QA engineering
• Prior experience in FinTech or e-Commerce
• 4+ years of hands-on experience in test automation, strongly focusing on API-level testing
• Strong skills in Java/Kotlin, with practical experience using JUnit/TestNG, RestAssured, MockServer, JMeter
• Solid experience in performance, load, and stress testing
• Experience with Playwright or similar tools for UI automation
• Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines — experience with GitHub Actions
• Good knowledge of SQL
• Solid grasp of QA best practices, test pyramid principles, and the SDLC
• Solid understanding of payment systems, transaction flows, and related compliance requirements
• Experience working in regulated environments is a strong advantage
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset
• Language requirements: English - Upper Intermediate (B2+), Ukrainian - fluent

Bonus points

• Hands-on experience with AWS infrastructure.
• Familiarity with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes)

What's in it for You

Join the team of experts who create custom, cutting-edge tech solutions for world-renowned businesses, fueling clients growth. Unleash your potential, tackle new challenges, and be part of a team that values your skills and contributions. Focus on long-term impact and building tailored, long-lasting partnerships with our clients.

Experience An Agile And Flexible Working Environment

Work fully remote around the globe, or in a hybrid work model from our office hubs which are equipped with everything needed for comfortable work. Enjoy a flexible working schedule and create work and rest balance for yourself. Empower yourself with a stable workload and a stable income, focusing on lasting cooperation and high-performance culture.

Embrace the opportunity for personal and professional growth

Take advantage of performance review and career path. Elevate your skills with mentorship program, personal development plan, and individual learnings through the corporate library, public speaking support, and more.

Feel Cared About

Be among like-minded people and feel supported with collaboration, open communication and mutual respect. Join company-wide tech and cultural events, and contribute to meaningful CSR initiatives that resonate with your values.

Interview steps

• Interview with the recruiter
• Technical interview
• Manager Interview