Quality Automation Engineer

FIS; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Healthcare benefits

Career development

Job summary

FIS is hiring a QA Engineer to ensure quality and reliability of financial technology solutions. You will design test strategies, execute plans, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high‑quality software products across multiple office locations.

The role involves manual and automated testing, regression cycles, and exploring AI‑assisted testing to accelerate coverage. Hybrid work arrangement with onsite days in major offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of software quality assurance experience, fintech preferred.
• Automation testing experience a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Experience validating RESTful services with Postman and SQL-based checks.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive test strategies and plans for fintech software.
• Execute manual and automated tests to validate functionality, performance, and security.
• Identify, document, and track defects with timely resolution.
• Collaborate with developers, product managers and stakeholders throughout the lifecycle.
• Drive test automation framework implementation to improve coverage.
• Perform thorough regression testing for new features.
• Contribute to QA process improvements and maintain test documentation.
• Leverage AI-assisted testing to enhance efficiency and coverage.

Skills

Testing methods

Automation testing

REST API testing

SQL queries

Browser DevTools

Agile/Scrum

Education

Bachelor/Master in CS or Engineering

Tools

Postman

SQL Server

Jenkins

Docker

GitHub Actions

Job description

Job Description

We are FIS. Our technology powers the world’s economy and our teams bring innovation to life. We champion diversity to deliver the best products and solutions for our colleagues, clients and communities. If you’re ready to start learning, growing and making an impact with a career in fintech, we’d like to know: Are you FIS?

NOTE:

• This position is hybrid (3 days onsite) in our FIS Office locations in Chicago (Illinois), New York City (New York), Milwaukee (Wisconsin) and Jacksonville (Florida).
• Current and future sponsorship not available for this position

About the Team:

We are the premiere digital transformation partner for financial institutions committed to the future of banking and to creating safe and personalized customer experiences that help people better manage their financial lives. Our fully integrated and flexible platform is built on years of digital lending experience, enabling digital agility within months and a full suite of end-to-end consumer, small business and embedded finance solutions that fit the way people want to bank.

FIS technology powers the world’s economy and our teams bring innovation to life. If you are ready to start learning, growing, and making an impact with a career in fintech, we encourage you to apply. Are you FIS?

About the Role:

As a QA Engineer, your days will be dynamic and engaging. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our financial technology solutions. A typical day may involve collaborating with cross-functional teams, designing test strategies, executing test plans, and contributing to the continuous improvement of our QA processes. You’ll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that push the boundaries of innovation in the fintech industry. You will collaborate closely with QA engineers, developers, and stakeholders to ensure high‑quality delivery of software products. You’ll also experiment with AI‑powered testing tools to accelerate coverage, generate test data, and identify defects faster.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Test Strategy and Planning: Develop comprehensive test strategies and plans for financial software applications, considering various scenarios and use cases.
• Test Execution: Execute manual and automated tests to validate the functionality, performance, and security of our fintech products.
• Defect Management: Identify, document, and track defects, working closely with development teams to ensure timely resolution.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with software developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and provide valuable input during the development lifecycle.
• Automation: Drive the implementation of test automation frameworks and tools to enhance efficiency and coverage of testing processes.
• Regression Testing: Perform thorough regression testing to ensure the stability of existing features while validating the successful implementation of new functionalities.
• Continuous Improvement: Actively contribute to the improvement of QA processes, tools, and methodologies, promoting a culture of quality within the organization.
• Documentation: Maintain clear and comprehensive documentation of test cases, test results, and testing processes.
• Leverage AI‑assisted testing frameworks and tools to enhance testing efficiency and coverage.

What you Bring:

• Bachelor’s/master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field is preferred
• Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in software quality assurance, with a focus on fintech or related industries.
• Technical Proficiency: Solid understanding of testing methodologies, tools, and techniques. Experience with automation testing frameworks is a plus.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to think critically and find creative solutions to complex challenges.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross‑functional teams and articulate testing strategies and findings.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to a fast‑paced startup environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail to ensure thorough testing coverage and accurate defect reporting.
• Team Player: A collaborative mindset and a passion for working in a team‑oriented culture.
• Hands‑on experience with Browser Developer Tools for inspecting DOM elements and analyzing network traffic.
• Proficient in validating RESTful services using tools such as Postman to verify status codes and data integrity.
• Competent in writing SQL queries to perform backend data validation and ensure database consistency.
• Experience working in fast‑paced, Sprint‑based environments with the ability to reprioritize tasks as project needs evolve.

Tech Stack:

Atlassian, AWS, Python, Java, Ruby, GO, node.js, Temporal, Scala, Looker, Argo, Kubernetes, JavaScript (for advanced concepts), Microsoft SQL Server, Github actions, Jenkins CI, Docker, Bitbucket GITLinux command line (oracle Linux), SQL (Oracle preferred),SOAP / REST API’s.

What We Offer You:

• A voice in the future of fintech.
• Continuous learning and development.
• Collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities to give back.
• Competitive salary and benefits.

FIS is committed to providing its employees with an exciting career opportunity and competitive compensation. The pay range for this full‑time position is $ 72,030.00 - 122,450.00 USD Annual and reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position based on the posted role, level, and location. Within the range, actual individual starting pay is determined by additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Any changes in work location will also impact actual individual starting pay. Please consult with your recruiter about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

FIS is committed to providing its employees with an exciting career opportunity and competitive compensation. The pay range for this full‑time position is $72,030.00 - $122,450.00 and reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position based on the posted role, level, and location. Within the range, actual individual starting pay is determined by additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Any changes in work location will also impact actual individual starting pay. Please consult with your recruiter about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Privacy Statement

FIS is committed to protecting the privacy and security of all personal information that we process in order to provide services to our clients. For specific information on how FIS protects personal information online, please see the Online Privacy Notice.

EEOC Statement

FIS is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here supplement document available here

For positions located in the US, the following conditions apply. If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo a drug test. ADA Disclaimer: In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis.

Sourcing Model

Recruitment at FIS works primarily on a direct sourcing model; a relatively small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. FIS does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list and is not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company.