Quality Analyst

The Judge Group; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking an experienced EMV Hardware Test Engineer to join a payments technology team in Alpharetta, GA. You will design and execute detailed test plans for credit/debit card transactions, including EBT and gift card scenarios, and verify outputs against specifications.

Ideal candidates bring deep EMV L3 knowledge, Base24 and ISO 8583 experience, and hands-on use of JMeter, Splunk, Postman, Jira, and Zephyr Scale in test management and certification workflows.

Qualifications

• EMV Level 3 knowledge and hands-on experience.
• Experience with Base24 and ISO 8583 messaging.
• Design and execute test plans for credit/debit transactions (incl. EBT/gift cards).
• Capture and analyze host/simulator logs for certification processes.
• Strong familiarity with PTS specifications and Mainframe systems.
• Basic programming knowledge (Java) to troubleshoot EMV implementations.
• Proficient in JMeter for performance/functional testing.
• Knowledge of FIME BTT workflows for testing and certification.
• Proficient in Splunk, Postman, Zephyr Scale, and Jira for test management.

Responsibilities

• Designs and executes detailed test plans for payment devices.
• Analyzes logs to support card brand certification submissions.
• Applies PTS specs to verify security and interoperability.
• Uses JMeter to validate performance and functionality.
• Coordinates with certification teams using FIME BTT workflows.

Skills

EMV Level 3

Test design & execution

Log analysis

API validation

Certification processes

JMeter performance testing

PTS/Payment security specs

Jira / defect tracking

Tools

Base24

ISO 8583

PTS Mainframe

JMeter

Splunk

Postman

Zephyr Scale

FIME BTT

Job description

We're looking for an experienced EMV Hardware Test Engineer join a leading payments technology team. If you have a strong background in smart card, terminal, and payment device testing, we'd love to connect with you! Below is the job description:

Contract to Hire

• Demonstrates in-depth expertise in EMV Level 3 (L3) Certification, with a strong understanding of certification processes and requirements.
• Possesses comprehensive knowledge of Base24 systems and ISO 8583 messaging standards, essential for payment transaction processing.
• Designs and executes detailed test plans and test scripts for credit/debit card transactions, including EBT and gift card testing scenarios.
• Captures and analyzes host and simulator logs to support card brand certification and submission processes.
• Exhibits strong proficiency in PTS (PIN Transaction Security) specifications and experience working with PTS Mainframe systems.
• Applies basic programming knowledge (e.g., Java) to analyze, troubleshoot, and support EMV chip card implementations and related code.
• Utilizes JMeter effectively for performance and functional testing activities.
• Maintains working knowledge of industry tools such as FIME BTT supporting testing and certification workflows.
• Skilled in using Splunk, Postman, Zephyr Scale, and Jira for log analysis, API validation, test management, and defect tracking.
• Ensures accuracy and compliance by validating output data against defined specifications and requirements.