QA Engineer

A Day in the Life:

• Collaborate with developers and product managers to understand feature requirements.
• Review feature specifications and design detailed test cases.
• Perform manual tests on payment gateway systems, including transaction flows and API validations.
• Identify, log, and track defects using tools like JIRA and prioritize them for resolution.
• Conduct regression testing to ensure system stability after updates.
• Participate in team discussions to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Document test results and prepare for upcoming sprint activities.

Key Qualifications and Skills:

• 5 - 7 years of QA experience, with at least 3 years in payment gateways, fintech, or banking systems.
• Strong knowledge of payment processing.
• Experience with REST/SOAP APIs, webhooks, and encryption (TLS, AES, RSA). Familiarity with PCI-DSS, PSD2, GDPR, and AML/KYC processes.
• Proficiency in SQL for database validation (transaction logs, ledger entries).
• Hands-on experience with JMeter, Postman, Selenium, or similar tools.
• Knowledge of blockchain-based payouts (optional but a plus).

Key Responsibilities:

1. Test Planning & Strategy: Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts for payment processing, refunds, chargebacks, settlements, and fraud detection. Ensure compliance with PCI-DSS, PSD2, and other financial regulations.
2. Functional & Integration Testing: Validate API integrations with banks, PSPs (Payment Service Providers) and third-party vendors. Test transaction flows (success, failure, retries, timeouts) and edge cases.
3. Security & Compliance Testing: Perform penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, and data encryption checks. Ensure PCI compliance and adherence to EMV, 3D Secure (3DS2), and SCA (Strong Customer Authentication).
4. Performance & Load Testing: Conduct stress testing to evaluate system behaviour under high transaction volumes (TPS - Transactions Per Second). Identify bottlenecks in authorization, settlement, and reconciliation processes.
5. Automation & Tools: Develop and maintain automated test scripts (using tools like Postman, Selenium, JMeter, or Karate). Work with CI/CD pipelines for regression testing.
6. Defect Management: Log, track, and prioritize bugs using JIRA, Bugzilla, or similar tools. Collaborate with developers, product managers, and compliance teams for issue resolution.
7. Documentation & Reporting: Maintain test documentation, including test cases, test data, and audit logs. Provide QA metrics and test summary reports to stakeholders.

At BigThinkCode, our technology solves complex problems. We are currently looking for Software Engineer, Test engineers to join and work with our cross-functional engineers of talented experts at Chennai.

As a Test Automation Engineer, you will engage in a dynamic environment where you will utilize quality processes and automation tools to enhance testing products and solutions. Your typical day will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement automation methodologies, ensuring the highest standards of quality and efficiency in the testing process. You will be responsible for running the end-to-end quality engineering function, focusing on automation to improve control, accuracy, and integrity in all testing activities. This role requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to continuous improvement in testing practices.

Please find below our job description, if interested apply / reply sharing your profile to connect and discuss.

Company: BigThinkCode Technologies

URL: https://www.bigthinkcode.com/

Work location: Chennai (work from office)

Experience: 3 – 4 years

Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science or comparable experience.

Responsibilities:

·      Reviewing and managing the manual / automation code quality.

·      Develop & enhance Test automation framework to support different OS, Browsers etc.

Requirement:

·      Hands on expertise in both manual and automation testing.

·      Familiar with oops concepts and basic programming language.

·      Test management - Agile process, Stakeholder co-ordination, Status reporting

·      Strong expertise in Automation Framework design (Selenium+Java Framework, Rest Assured)

·      Designed, reviewed and maintained automated test scripts.

·      Developed reusable utilities to embed in framework

·      Experience in performing Software Testing and preferably Application testing

Benefits:

·      Medical cover for employee and eligible dependents.

·      Tax beneficial salary structure.

·      Comprehensive leave policy

·      Competency development training programs.

MCS is seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented Quality Analyst to join our team. As a Quality Analyst, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the highest standards of quality and efficiency in our products or services. Your primary responsibility will be to assess and evaluate processes, identify areas for improvement, and develop strategies to enhance quality across all aspects of our organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality assurance standards, procedures, and methodologies to ensure consistency and excellence in our products, services, or processes.
• Conduct comprehensive evaluations and audits of products, services, or processes to identify deviations, defects, or areas of improvement.
• Maintain detailed records of quality assessments, findings, and recommendations.
• Create and update quality documentation, including standard operating procedures.
• Investigate the root causes of quality issues and collaborate with relevant teams to implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Provide guidance and training to teams and employees on quality standards, best practices, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Establish feedback mechanisms and channels for employees and customers to report quality-related concerns or suggestions for improvement.
• Prepare and deliver regular reports on quality performance, highlighting areas of success and areas requiring attention.
• Ensure that our processes and products adhere to relevant industry standards, regulations, and compliance requirements
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline processes and enhance quality.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in a relevant field (Quality Management, Business, Engineering, etc.)
• Proven experience in quality assurance or quality control, preferably in a similar industry.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in quality management tools and methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean, ISO standards).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to precision.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with quality management software and tools.

If you have a keen eye for detail, a passion for process improvement, and the ability to drive positive change, we invite you to apply. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on our organization's quality standards and contribute to our ongoing success. Apply today to be a part of our quality-driven team!

Responsibilities:

-       Conduct thorough manual testing of software applications across various functionalities.

-       Develop and maintain automated test scripts using MSTest framework.

-       Identify and report bugs and defects through a bug tracking system.

-       Analyze test results, diagnose issues, and collaborate with developers to resolve them.

-       Participate in code reviews to identify potential defects early in the development process.

-       Stay up-to-date with the latest QA methodologies and best practices.

-       Contribute to the improvement of existing testing processes and documentation.

-       Work effectively within an Agile development environment.

-       Clearly communicate test findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences.

Qualifications:

-       Proven experience in manual testing methodologies (e.g., black-box testing, exploratory testing).

-       Expertise in developing and maintaining automated test scripts using MSTest.

-       Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.

-       Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

-       Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines.

-       Strong written and verbal communication skills.

-       Experience with API testing is a plus.

-       Familiarity with other automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium) is a plus.

Here is what we are looking for:

- 1+ years of relevant experience
- Working knowledge with Manual testing, Mobile app testing, Web Testing, api testing, DB Queries.

- Knowledge of tools like Postman, SoapUI, Appium/Android Espresso, JMeter, etc.
- Plan and execute Functional, Security, and Performance testing multiple product lines (Mobile & Web).
- Experience with Web service technology like REST, XML/SOAP.
- Good understanding of Build, Deployment, Continuous Integration/Delivery process.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-changing environment.
- Excellent written, oral communication skills and collaboration skills.

What you need to have: 

We are seeking a skilled QA engineer who has experience in automation. Candidates from startup eco-system will be preferred.

Requirements:

• Have worked on JS based automation framework i.e. Protractor or Puppeteer.
• Have minimum of 2 years of strong experience in front-end automation.
• Understand how Single Page Apps work.
• Experience of automating API tests (our current automation is via C#).
• Understand how CI/CD works.
• Learn-ability and a good team player.