Test Automation Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Senior Test Engineer with 4-6 years of expertise in banking payment systems. This role combines strong technical testing capabilities with mentorship responsibilities. The ideal candidate will function as an individual contributor (SDET) while providing guidance to junior team members and demonstrating flexibility with work hours to support critical project needs.Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical TestingDesign and execute comprehensive test plans for banking payment applications including Wire, ACH, RTP, and Card processing systemsDevelop and maintain robust API automation frameworks using KarateCreate and enhance UI automation scripts using SeleniumPlan and execute performance testing using K6 or JMeter to ensure system scalability andreliabilityTroubleshoot complex issues across the payment processing ecosystemDesign and implement test data strategies that accurately represent production scenariosIdentify test automation opportunities and implement solutions to improve test coverage and efficiencyLeadership & MentorshipMentor junior test engineers, providing technical guidance and career development supportReview test cases and automation code created by team membersShare knowledge and best practices through documentation and informal training sessionsAssist in establishing testing standards and methodologies for the teamHelp evaluate new tools and approaches to enhance the testing processProject CollaborationWork closely with developers, business analysts, and product managers to ensurerequirements are testableParticipate actively in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily standups, andretrospectivesProvide clear and concise updates on testing progress and quality metricsProactively identify and communicate risks related to product qualityCollaborate with DevOps to integrate testing into CI/CD pipelinesRequired Qualifications4-6 years of experience in software testing within banking or financial servicesStrong expertise in payment systems including Wire, ACH, RTP, and Card processingAdvanced experience with API testing and automation using KarateProficiency with Selenium for UI automation testingExperience with performance testing tools (K6 or JMeter)Hands-on experience with Git, Jenkins, JIRA, and DockerStrong understanding of Agile methodologies and testing practicesAbility to mentor junior team members and provide technical guidanceFlexibility with work hours to support critical testing needsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalentexperience)Desired SkillsKnowledge of banking regulations and compliance requirementsExperience with microservices architecture testingFamiliarity with cloud-based testing environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)Experience with test data management toolsSecurity testing knowledge (OWASP)Exposure to containerization and orchestration technologiesExperience with database testing and SQLKnowledge of BDD frameworksKnowledge of AI tools requiredWhat We're Looking ForWe seek a technically strong individual contributor with the maturity and communication skills to mentor others. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, demonstrates strong problem-solving abilities, and can balance individual testing responsibilities with team leadership activities. You should be passionate about quality assurance, committed to continuous improvement, and able to adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic banking technology environment.Skills: financial services,karate,api testing,software testing,sprint planning,agile,docker,git,k6,api,banking,payment system,jenkins,jira,jmeter,ui automation,selenium,automation