Who are we At Finastra we are a dynamic global provider of open finance software solutions dedicated to expanding access to financial services Our innovative applications span Lending Payments Treasury and Capital Markets and Universal Banking Proudly serving over 8 000 customers including 45 of the world s top 50 banks we aim to boost financial inclusion for all Join us and be part of a vibrant company that embraces diverse perspectives and is committed to doing well by doing good Role SummaryLead end-to-end quality for payment products built on Global PAYplus GPP Classic SP Own test strategy build scalable Java-based automation and drive quality in a microservices API-first ecosystem This role requires deep payments knowledge SWIFT SEPA Instant Payments strong CI CD exposure and the ability to mentor others and influence engineering quality Responsibilities DeliverablesQuality Strategy PlanningOwn test strategy for GPP-based releases functional integration E2E regression and non-functional Convert business requirements user stories into acceptance criteria BDD scenarios and traceable test cases Test Design ExecutionAuthor comprehensive test cases for payment flows ISO 20022 MX MT SWIFT SEPA SCT SCT Inst instant payments Design develop and maintain Java automation Execute component API integration and E2E tests publish clear execution reports Data Environments ObservabilitySet up and maintain personal team test environments coordinate workplace readiness for releases Create run SQL scripts Oracle PostgreSQL to seed complex payment scenarios and validate results fees FX posting settlement Read logs traces for root-cause analysis Automation Engineering CI CDIntegrate automation in CI CD Jenkins Git Maven Gradle enable parallel runs and maintain green pipelines Track coverage eliminate flaky tests and maintain quality dashboards Defect Management Stakeholder CommunicationOwn defect lifecycle from detection to resolution conduct RCAs and drive preventive actions Communicate quality status risks and readiness confidently support pre-GA activities and production cutovers Process Leadership ComplianceMentor QA engineers contribute to hiring onboarding and playbooks Maintain RTM test evidence and audit-ready artifacts PCI-aligned controls where applicable Key Deliverables Test strategy plan traceability matrix test cases automation suites performance scripts execution quality dashboards defect RCA logs release readiness reports Required Experience Skills Must-Have Experience as Software QA hands-on GPP Classic SP experience in production-grade projects Payments domain expertise SWIFT MT MX ISO 20022 SEPA SCT SCT Inst Instant Payments understanding of STP fees charges settlement cutoffs Java-based automation Java 8 API testing for REST SOAP Postman SOAP UI schema contract and negative testing CI CD build Jenkins Git Maven Gradle integrating automation into pipelines SQL proficiency Oracle PostgreSQL for data setup validation Strong analytical skills stakeholder communication and ownership across the SDLC Good-to-Have PreferredMessaging Eventing IBM MQ queues persistence DLQ handling and Apache Kafka topics partitions consumer groups testing idempotency ordering and at-least exactly-once semantics Containers orchestration Docker Kubernetes for test environments and CI runners Cloud AWS Azure GCP for ephemeral test environments Domain extras AML sanctions integrations reconciliation posting ledger validations in GPP Certifications ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst Test Manager Agile Scrum Performance testing Kubernetes Tools Tech StackLanguages Automation Java Selenium TestNG JUnit APIs REST SOAP Postman SOAP UI Build CI Maven Gradle Jenkins Git Databases Oracle PostgreSQL Messaging Preferred IBM MQ Apache Kafka We are proud to offer a range of incentives to our employees worldwide These benefits are available to everyone regardless of grade and reflect the values we uphold Flexibility Enjoy unlimited vacation based on your location and business priorities Hybrid working arrangements and inclusive policies such as paid time off for voting bereavement and sick leave Well-being Access Confidential one-on-one therapy through our Employee Assistance Program find support from our network of Wellbeing Champions and Gather Groups and a calendar of monthly events and initiatives designed to help you thrive - Inside and Outside of work Medical life disability insurance retirement plan lifestyle and other benefits ESG Benefit from paid time off for volunteering and donation matching DEI Participate in multiple DE I groups for open involvement e g Count Me In Culture Finastra Proud Finastra Disabilities Finastra Women Finastra Career Development Access online learning and accredited courses through our Skills Career Navigator tool Recognition Be part of our global recognition program Finastra Celebrates and contribute to regular employee surveys to help shape Finastra and foster a culture where everyone is engaged and empowered to perform at their best Specific benefits may vary by location At Finastra each individual is unique bringing their own ideas thoughts cultural beliefs backgrounds and experiences together We learn from one another embrace and celebrate our differences and create an environment where everyone feels safe to be themselves Be unique be exceptional and help us make a difference at Finastra