Lead Test Engineer

Swift Software; Manassas (VA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of financial technology, where you will lead testing initiatives that ensure the quality of innovative payment solutions. As a Lead Test Engineer, you will guide a team in developing and executing test plans while promoting automation tools to enhance efficiency. This role offers a unique opportunity to impact the global financial ecosystem, collaborating with diverse teams in a dynamic environment. Embrace the challenge of transforming cross-border payments and make a meaningful contribution to a mission-driven organization dedicated to excellence and innovation.

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Professional Development Opportunities

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership and people management experience.
• 5 years of manual and automation testing experience.
• Experience with payment products or payment software.

Responsibilities

• Lead qualification and acceptance testing activities for hardware and software.
• Develop test specifications and regression tests for new products.
• Ensure compliance with testing schedules and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Manual Testing

Automation Testing

Shell Scripting

Scrum Methodology

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Bachelor's in Computer Engineering

Bachelor's in Information Systems

Tools

Postman

RestAssured

Soap UI

Jenkins

Selenium

Robot Framework

Job description

We’re the world’s leading provider of secure financial messaging services, headquartered in Belgium. We are the way the world moves value – across borders, through cities and overseas. No other organisation can address the scale, precision, pace and trust that this demands, and we’re proud to support the global economy.

We’re unique too. We were established to find a better way for the global financial community to move value – a reliable, safe and secure approach that the community can trust, completely. We’re always striving to be better and are constantly evolving in an ever-changing landscape, without undermining that trust. Five decades on, our vibrant community reflects the complexity and diversity of the financial ecosystem. We innovate diligently, test exhaustively, then implement fast. In a connected and exciting era, our mission has never been more relevant. Swift now has a presence in 200+ countries and legal territories to serve a community of more than 12,000 banks and financial institutions.

Reporting to a Lead Developer / Systems Engineer, the Lead Test Engineer will lead, plan and participate in qualification and acceptance testing activities of high complexity related to hardware and software components of SWIFT networks ensuring product quality, in line with testing standards/procedures, under guidance of management, and within operating plan and allocated budget. The Lead Test Engineer will also act as a technical lead on qualification projects. Lead and control the development of test specifications / test cases / sets of regression tests, for new networking hardware / new and enhanced software release of applications in an accurate and timely manner. Ensure that test schedules and procedures are followed according to plan and that set deadlines for testing completion are met. Organize and control requirements/design reviews of new products with all parties concerned, ensure testability and become acquainted with new products. Ensure homogeneity in testing processes and propose process improvements for testing activities. Ensure that all captured / reported problems are identified and that solutions are proposed and prepare reports on activities of testing team. Promote the use of improved test automation tools within the team. Guide and motivate team members, define priorities and objectives, follow up progress and achievements. May organize and coordinate the pilot testing of software in customers' environment. Provide input for budget allocation, including manpower projections. Design test plans for multiple-phase projects of high complexity. Write and execute test cases of multiple-phase projects, analyze and log results. Deploy test scripts in cloud environments. In addition to working in Manassas, VA office, work might also be performed at the company's office in Culpeper, Virginia. May also work from home in accordance with company policy (presently two days per week).

• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in computer science, computer engineering, information systems, or closely related field.
• Experience with operating systems, shell scripting languages, and Scrum methodology.
• Must have at least 5 years of leadership and/or people management experience; 5 years of manual and automation testing experience managing multiple test environments (development, regression, production, etc.) and with tools such as Postman, RestAssured, Soap UI, Jenkins, Selenium, and Robot Framework.
• Must have 3 years of experience with payment products or payment software.

To apply, submit your resume through www.swift.com/about-us/careers, job 2025-14552.

We give you the freedom to be yourself. We are creating an environment of unique individuals – like you – with different perspectives on the financial industry and the world. A diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone’s voice counts and where you can reach your full potential.

If you believe you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact us to request accommodation.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Swift, we are dedicated to building a workplace where people can bring their full selves and ideas to the team, so if you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single qualification.

Swift doesn’t stand still. We are constantly evolving and tirelessly innovating. Working at the intersection of finance and technology is a very exciting place to be right now.

Swift is transforming cross-border payments, making them faster and more transparent than ever before. We are the way the world moves value — every instant of every day, in almost every country.

We are proud that what we do has a critical impact on the global financial community and touches almost every aspect of the financial world. So, what you do at Swift has a real impact too — an impact that matters every day. Which is why you matter to us.

Joining Swift gives you unparalleled exposure to knowledge, expertise and technologies. If you have what it takes, you’ll be able to take on different career paths and have the opportunity to work in teams, departments and disciplines in countries around the world.

Swift is unique. There is no other organisation like ours in the world driving the long-term future of the financial ecosystem. You’ll be surrounded by bright, customer-focused and intellectually curious people in a collaborative, friendly, open and inclusive environment.

At Swift we are trusted every instant. Everything we do has an impact that matters. And as a member of our team, you are trusted to make your impact every day.

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